Staff Federal Security & Compliance Engineer

We are seeking a Federal Security & Compliance Engineer to enhance the security and compliance of our products throughout their lifecycle, from design to deployment. You will play a key role in building a platform that interconnects attributes and qualifications while prioritizing member privacy and security.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to define and embed security and compliance requirements early in development.
• Create threat models, testing plans, and validation strategies to ensure secure, high-quality product delivery.
• Review code, infrastructure, and architecture to identify and remediate security flaws, including business-specific risks.
• Lead penetration testing efforts with internal teams or vendors.
• Support security audits, ensuring compliance with industry standards (NIST 800-53 Rev. 5).
• Bridge communication between engineering and Security to promote alignment and a security-first culture.
• Provide backup support to the ISSO and assist in broader security management and compliance activities.
• Serve as a secondary cybersecurity POC for the SOC, aiding incident response and investigations.
• Manage and remediate security weaknesses through the POA&M process.

What you're great at:

• 8+ years as a Security Engineer with expertise across the SDLC.
• Skilled in identifying web/mobile vulnerabilities and implementing enterprise security controls.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and strong knowledge of networking and OS internals.
• Proficient in scripting and fluent in at least one of: Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Strong communicator with excellent analytical, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Experienced in regulatory frameworks (NIST 800-53, PCI DSS, FedRAMP) and identity assurance standards (IAL2, AAL2).
• Comfortable working independently and driving complex security initiatives to completion.

Benefits:
We offer holistic total rewards, including comprehensive healthcare plans, family-building benefits, flexible time off, annual wellness stipend, free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents, a CLEAR Plus membership, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. The base salary range for this role is $190,000 - $230,000, depending on levels of skills and experience.