Senior Security Engineer II

Compass; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive programs

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick time

Parental leave

Recharge leave

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

FSAs

Commuter program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Family-support resources

Job summary

Compass is hiring a Senior Security Engineer, Cloud Security to help secure our cloud-native platform for real estate. You will automate security requirements, build scalable guardrails, and lead security enhancements across our cloud infrastructure.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering teams to drive safe-by-default security practices. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in security with cloud-focused experience, strong Python/Go automation skills, and expertise in AWS and Azure,

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years in security, with 2+ years in cloud security.
• Strong understanding of AWS (IAM, EC2, VPC, ECR/ECS/EKS) and Azure basics.
• Experience with CNAPP or similar cloud security tools.
• Proficiency in Python or Go for automation.
• Knowledge of least privilege, defense-in-depth, and security monitoring.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Automate security requirements and build guardrails to accelerate engineering velocity.
• Design and implement scalable security controls for cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with engineering and security teams to deploy security enhancements and policy changes.
• Build high-trust partnerships across the Engineering organization.
• Assist in security incident investigations and remediation guidance.
• Conduct security assessments for third-party integrations and AI tools.

Skills

Automation

Cloud security

Programming (Python, Go)

Docker/Kubernetes

Threat modeling

Communication

Tools

AWS

Azure

CNAPP tools (Wiz, Orca, Lacework, Upwind)

Job description

Overview

At Compass, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. We are revolutionizing the real estate industry with our end-to-end platform that empowers residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to seller and buyer clients.

Senior Security Engineer, Cloud Security

Security @ Compass

We are hands-on security engineers helping to build secure, resilient, and scalable web apps, mobile apps, and platform for the real estate industry. We work with a diverse set of teams to provide and support transparent and automated security tooling and services. We architect secure web products, perform simulated attacks, identify weaknesses, and work with teams to remediate and protect our products. You will lead our effort to build security as a service to drive safe-by-default environments and drive customer trust.

Responsibilities

• Empower engineers with safe-by-default tooling, ensuring engineering velocity by automating security requirements and building robust guardrails.
• Design and implement scalable systems and controls to secure our cloud infrastructure effectively.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and security teams to drive the deployment of critical security enhancements and control changes across our cloud infrastructure.
• Build enduring, high-trust partnerships with colleagues across the Engineering organization.
• Assist in investigating and responding to security events, then work with teams to guide and improve their security practices.
• Conduct security assessments for third-party integrations and emerging AI tools, ensuring that business productivity does not compromise data integrity or compliance.

Who you are

• Automation is your default approach to security. You understand the unique challenges of securing systems at scale and consistently leverage automation to solve them.
• You possess a proactive mindset, adept at identifying and resolving security gaps or inefficiencies through innovative automation and tooling.
• Expertise in securing cloud platforms, particularly AWS and Azure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to critically and objectively assess complex security risks.
• Excited to collaborate with cross-functional teams to build secure, reliable, and scalable systems.
• You can clearly communicate complex security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques to diverse audiences.
• You are comfortable guiding and educating development teams to achieve stronger security outcomes.
• Experience with threat modeling and architectural review processes; you have a track record of identifying potential attack vectors early in the development lifecycle.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: At least 5+ years of experience in a security-related role, with at least 2+ years specifically focused on cloud security.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms and security features, particularly AWS (IAM, EC2, VPC, container services like ECR, ECS, and EKS), with foundational knowledge of Azure and/or GCP
• Strong understanding of Azure services and how to secure them.
• Proven experience with a CNAPP or similar cloud security tool (e.g., Wiz, Orca Security, Lacework, Upwind).
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go) for automation.
• Knowledge of core security principles such as the principle of least privilege, defense-in-depth, and security monitoring.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes).

Nice to have

• Experience with GCP, OCI and multi-cloud networks and infrastructure, especially when designing cloud-agnostic systems.

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is $176,000 - $196,000; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Bonuses and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits. Base pay is based on market location. Minimum wage for the position will always be met.

Benefits

Perks that you need to know about include participation in incentive programs (which may include eligible cash, equity, or commissions), plus paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and recharge leave; medical, tele-health, dental and vision benefits; 401(k) plan; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); commuter program; life and disability insurance; and family-support resources.

Do your best work, be your authentic self. At Compass, we believe that everyone deserves to find their place in the world — a place where they belong, where they can be their authentic selves, where they can thrive. Our collaborative culture is grounded in our Compass Entrepreneurship Principles and our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, growth and mobility. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer competitive compensation packages, robust benefits and professional growth opportunities aimed at helping to improve our employees\' lives and careers.

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