Senior Security Engineer (AWS)

TL;DR

Senior Security Engineer (AWS): Implementing and scaling security controls across cloud and application environments with an accent on AWS security hardening, vulnerability management, and compliance readiness. Focus on integrating security checks into CI/CD pipelines, driving remediation of security findings, and ensuring NIST 800-171 compliance.

Location: Remote (Must be a U.S. citizen)

Salary: $160,000 - $180,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a space and data analytics company building an Earth Observation constellation and software to unlock the power of thermal infrared imagery.

What you will do

• Implement, maintain, and improve security controls across AWS environments, focusing on IAM, logging, and networking.
• Operate vulnerability management processes across infrastructure, applications, containers, and dependencies.
• Integrate security checks (SAST, SCA, DAST, SBOM) into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Snyk.
• Triage security findings and drive remediation closure with engineering teams.
• Support NIST 800-171 control implementation, evidence collection, and audit readiness.
• Manage security monitoring, alert triage, and incident response activities using centralized logging.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in security engineering, cloud security, application security, or DevSecOps.
• Strong hands-on expertise with AWS security concepts and services.
• Experience with vulnerability management workflows and remediation tracking.
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and secure software delivery practices.
• Must be a U.S. citizen due to federal government contract requirements.
• Must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by ITAR regulations.

Nice to have

• Experience with NIST 800-171 or GRC platforms like Drata.
• Experience with Kubernetes and container security.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, GSEC, or GCIH.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee stock options.
• Comprehensive health insurance including medical, vision, and dental.
• Flexible time off and parental leave.
• 401K matching.