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Senior Security Engineer (US Remote)First Advantage • Atlanta, GA, US
Senior Security Engineer (US Remote)

Senior Security Engineer (US Remote)

First Advantage • Atlanta, GA, US
30+ days ago
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  • Full-time
  • Remote
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Job description

At First Advantage (Nasdaq :

  • FA), people are at the heart of everything we do.
  • From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage — our team members.
  • Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products.
  • Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness.
  • Say hello to a rewarding career, and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.   Position Overview We are seeking a highly capable and motivated Senior Security Engineer to help secure our cloud infrastructure and applications across AWS and Azure.
  • This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in software development, cloud security engineering, and automation.
  • You will work closely with engineering and DevOps teams to review architectures, implement security controls, and build automation to support secure and efficient go-live processes.
  • For compliance reasons, all personnel must be United States Citizens and have, for 3 of the past 5 years, resided in the United States OR worked for the United States overseas in a federal or military capacity OR be a dependent of a federal or military employee serving overseas.

In addition to our standard pre-employment background check and drug screen, you will be required to undergo additional checks to obtain an LAR certification via the the proper channels.   Key Responsibilities Security Engineering :

  • Implement and maintain security controls in AWS and Azure environments, including IAM, encryption, logging, and monitoring.
  • Architecture Review Support :

  • Participate in software and infrastructure architecture reviews to identify and mitigate security risks.
  • Automation Development :

  • Build and maintain tools and scripts to automate go-live security reviews and integrate security checks into CI / CD pipelines.
  • Collaboration :

  • Work closely with development, DevOps, and compliance teams to ensure security is embedded throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
  • Threat Modeling & Risk Assessment :

  • Assist in conducting threat modeling and risk assessments for new and existing services.
  • Incident Response :

  • Support incident response efforts by helping investigate and remediate cloud-related security issues.
  • Continuous Improvement :

  • Contribute to the evolution of security standards, processes, and tooling.
  • Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in security engineering or related roles.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, Go, Java).
  • Hands-on experience with AWS and / or Azure security services.
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep).
  • Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
  • Strong understanding of cloud security fundamentals and best practices.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Preferred Qualifications Security certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or equivalent.
  • Experience with container security (e.g., Kubernetes, EKS, AKS) and serverless architectures.
  • Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., CJIS, SOC2, NIST800-53, ISO27002).
  • Exposure to security frameworks like NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, or CSA CCM.
  • Why First Advantage is Your Next Big Career Move   First Advantage is going through a technology transformation!
  • We are looking for experts who are excited to work with advanced technologies and provide best-in-class user experiences, drive the development and deployment of scalable solutions, and smoothly guide our agile teams and clients through meaningful changes as we continue to expand our impact.
  • What Are You Waiting For?
  • Apply Today!

  • You have learned a little about us today – we want to learn about you!
  • If you think this position and our company are a great fit for your areas of interest and expertise, tell us about you by applying now!

  • The salary range for this position is approximately $110,000-140,000 base annually.
  • This range reflects our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.   United States Equal Opportunity Employment :

  • First Advantage is proud to be a global leader in removing barriers and supporting our community members to ensure the changing demographics of the workforce are reflected in our hiring and employment practices.
  • We value all of our candidates, employees, and clients, and place great emphasis on hiring and supporting qualified individuals in each role.
  • We are an equal opportunity employer.
  • We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other area protected by applicable law.
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