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This is a hybrid role based in our Chicago office and will require you to be in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Whats so interesting about this role?

As a Staff Cyber Security Engineer at Grindr, you will be a driving force in fortifying the platform that supports over 15 million monthly active users worldwide. In this high-impact role, youll partner with engineering, platform, and IT operations teams to protect our cloud and container environments, drive incident response and observability, and shape the future of cybersecurity at Grindr.

You will help lead the strategy for cloud, infrastructure, and container security while enhancing our monitoring and response capabilities through cutting-edge tools and automation. This is a rare opportunity to have a tangible impact on the security and privacy of a global, mission-driven organization.

Whats the job?

• Cloud Security Strategy & Architecture : Design and implement AWS security frameworks, policies, and best practices. Collaborate with architects and leadership to embed security into cloud design and deployments.
• Infrastructure & Network Security : Secure AWS environments including VPCs, firewalls, and routing. Apply controls to protect infrastructure and mitigate network risks.
• Container & Kubernetes Security : Define and implement security for containerized workloads and Kubernetes clusters. Partner with DevOps to secure CI / CD pipelines.
• Security Monitoring & SIEM : Manage observability and SIEM tools for real-time threat detection. Build dashboards and alerts, and support incident response through data correlation.
• Incident Response & Compliance : Lead investigations and remediation efforts. Ensure ongoing compliance with standards like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with engineering and operations teams to align security practices. Contribute to reviews, planning, and mentor junior staff.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement : Evaluate new tools and drive automation, orchestration, and visibility improvements. Maintain security documentation and playbooks.

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About Grindr

Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket. With more than 13.5 million monthly active users, Grindr has become a fundamental part of the LGBTQ+ community and is charting a path to make the world more free, equal, and just. Since 2015, Grindr for Equality has advanced safety, health, and human rights for millions of Grindr users and the global LGBTQ+ community in partnership with more than 100 community organizations in every region of the world.

Our next evolution is underway as a public company that continues to grow and build meaningful experiences for our users. From social issues to product innovations, we're setting audacious goals for our community and the business, and leveraging the latest tech stacks and a culture of engineering excellence to make it happen. At the heart of our work in this new chapter is a shared set of operating principles centered around cultivating curiosity, thinking big, setting and expediting our ambitious goals, and growing through iteration; all while keeping our users #1.

Grindr is headquartered in West Hollywood, California, with offices in the Bay Area, Chicago, and New York. With a track record of strong financial performance and plans for continued headcount growth, were building a team of talented, passionate, and open-minded people who want to disrupt the dating app space, innovate products, and advance LGBTQ+ culture. Come be a part of this exciting journey with us.

Grindr is an equal-opportunity employer

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Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

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Full-time

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Information Technology

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