Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Robinhood; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 187,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company in Bellevue is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to enhance the security of its AWS cloud environment. This role involves building and operating security solutions that allow seamless application protection and safeguarding enterprise applications. Ideal candidates are proficient in Golang or Python, and possess strong knowledge of AWS security services. In-person attendance is expected at least 3 days per week.

Benefits

Performance-driven compensation

Best in class health insurance

Lifestyle wallet

Exceptional office experience

Qualifications

• Strong command of AWS Well-Architected framework and CIS Benchmarks.
• Expert level knowledge of IAM, Service Control Policies, AWS WAF, and AWS Network Firewall.

Responsibilities

• Own the security posture for cloud infrastructure.
• Build and operate solutions that protect foundational infrastructure.
• Protect Robinhood’s AWS cloud environment.

Skills

Securing enterprise applications on AWS

Golang or Python proficiency

Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) knowledge

Knowledge of AWS security services

Job description

Join us in building the future of finance.

Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.

About the team + role

We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.

The Cloud Security team is focused on protecting Robinhood’s AWS cloud and providing engineers with foundational security capabilities. It is a major contributor to the company’s least privilege objective to manage network traffic and reduce the level of access that employees have or could obtain through escalation.

A Senior Security Engineer on the Cloud Security team is a well-rounded technologist and a deep subject matter expert in cloud security and building security controls on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The ideal candidate for this role will embody and exemplify our Safety First value.

This role is based in our Bellevue, WA offices, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.

At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.

What you’ll do

• As a Senior Security Engineer you will be part of a team which owns the security posture for cloud infrastructure on which all Robinhood products are built
• You will build and operate solutions that protect foundational infrastructure and make it easier for Robinhood developers to protect their applications
• Protect Robinhood’s AWS cloud environment and provide engineers with foundational security capabilities
• Build, configure and set up systems with a safety first approach

What you bring

• Securing enterprise applications on AWS by building software, services, and automation that provide safe defaults, paved roads, and intuitive capabilities to other developers
• Proficiency with Golang (preferred) or Python and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform
• Strong command of industry best practices like the AWS Well-Architected framework and CIS Benchmarks and have expert level knowledge of AWS security services like Identity & Access Management (IAM), Service Control Policies (SCPs), AWS WAF, and AWS Network Firewall

What we offer

• Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career
• Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching
• Best in class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
• Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits
• Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.

In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.

Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

Base Pay Range:

Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)

$187,000 - $220,000 USD

Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)

$165,000 - $194,000 USD

Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)

$146,000 - $172,000 USD

Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity.

If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.

Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review thePrivacy Policy for your country of application.

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