Security Operations Engineer

Island; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Generous time off

Equity

Dallas office

Job summary

Island is seeking a Security Operations Engineer to own day-to-day vulnerability and compliance scanning, strengthening security posture across commercial and FedRAMP environments. You will drive scanning operations, partner with compliance and engineering, and scale tooling and processes as Island grows.

This 100% in-office role is based at Coppell, TX near Dallas and offers collaboration with a fast-moving product security team, with opportunities for expanded ownership over time.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in security operations or IT security.
• Hands-on with vulnerability scanning tools (Burp Suite, Nessus, Tenable) one required.
• Familiarity with FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, or similar frameworks is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain vulnerability scanning tools across applications and infrastructure.
• Run scans regularly for releases, audits, and initiatives.
• Produce reports and artifacts for internal stakeholders and auditors.
• Collaborate with SecOps Lead and product security team.

Skills

Security operations

Communication

Scripting

Tools

Burp Suite

Nessus

Ten able

Kubernetes

Docker

Chainguard

Job description

Islandis the ideal environment for enterprise work — security is everywhere without ever getting in the way. Island unifies AI enablement, network access, data protection, identity, and endpoint control into one coherent workspace, giving organizations universal visibility and control while delivering a fast, fluid, beautifully simple experience to users. It's not just a better way to secure work. It's a better way to work.

Backed by Coatue Management, Insight Partners, Sequoia Capital, and others, and trusted by some of the largest enterprises on the planet, Island is redefining what the modern workplace can be.

Recent Awards:

2026 - #28 + ONLY DFW Company on the CNBC Disruptor 50 List

2025 - #1 in LinkedIn's Top Startups of 2025

2025 - #6 in the 2025 Dallas 100™ Entrepreneur Awards

The Role

We’re looking for a Security Operations Engineer who will own the day-to-day operation and continuous improvement of our vulnerability and compliance scanning program. This person will play a critical role in strengthening Island’s security posture across both commercial and FedRAMP environments, ensuring we meet the rigorous standards required by government and enterprise customers.

You will drive scanning operations across the stack, partner closely with compliance and engineering teams, and help scale our security tooling and processes as we grow. This is a strong entry point into a fast-moving product security team, with clear opportunities for expanded ownership and impact over time.

Note: This position is 100% in-office at our Coppell, TX headquarters near Dallas (Monday through Friday). We believe collaboration and culture thrive face-to-face, and we can’t wait to welcome you to the team.

What You’ll Do

• Operate and maintain vulnerability scanning tools across web applications (Burp Suite), infrastructure/network (Nessus), and container/runtime environments (Sysdig), with exposure to Wiz as a plus
• Run scans on a regular cadence and on-demand for releases, audits, and special initiatives
• Support FedRAMP continuous monitoring (ConMon) activities across US GovCloud environments
• Assist with evidence collection and compliance tracking, including familiarity with NIST 800-53 controls and tools like eMASS
• Triage scan results, identify and filter false positives, prioritize findings by risk, and open/track remediation tickets in Jira
• Partner with engineering teams to ensure SLA adherence and timely remediation
• Produce reports and compliance artifacts for internal stakeholders and external auditors
• Contribute to and maintain the compliance evidence repository
• Improve scanning workflows through automation, scheduling, alerting, and result normalization
• Collaborate closely with the SecOps Lead and broader product security team, contributing to sprint planning and cross-functional initiatives

What You Bring

• 1–3 years of experience in security operations, IT security, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience through internships, labs, or personal projects)
• Hands-on familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools such as Burp Suite, Nessus, Tenable, or similar (experience with at least one required)
• Basic understanding of AWS cloud infrastructure and containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker, Chainguard)
• Exposure to structured compliance environments; familiarity with FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, or similar frameworks is a strong plus
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple open findings and parallel workstreams
• A curious, self-driven mindset with a desire to expand beyond a defined lane over time
• Scripting or automation skills (Python, Bash) are a plus
• Clear and effective communication skills across Slack, Zoom, and email in a distributed team environment
• US citizenship and ability to work within FedRAMP-regulated environments
• Ability to work onsite in Dallas, TX

Why Island?

• Build in a category-defining company
• Work on problems at the intersection of AI, security, and enterprise productivity
• Backed by top-tier investors
• Trusted by leading global enterprises
• Competitive compensation and meaningful equity
• A fast-moving, high-impact environment

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• Collaborative, high-performance culture
• Modern office environment in Dallas, TX

Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.