Senior Security Compliance Engineer, AWS (FedRAMP High / DoD IL5)

Keeper Security

1d • Remote

About The Position

Keeper Security is hiring a Senior Security Compliance Engineer to lead the technical implementation and ongoing maintenance of FedRAMP High and DoD IL5 compliance for our AWS-based products. This is a 100% remote position, with an opportunity to work a hybrid schedule for candidates based in the El Dorado Hills, CA or Chicago, IL metro area.
Keeper’s cybersecurity software is trusted by millions of people and thousands of organizations globally. Keeper is published in 23 languages and sold in over 150 countries. Join one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies and play a critical role implementing and validating cloud security controls, managing continuous monitoring, and driving remediation efforts in close partnership with cloud and platform engineering teams.
About Keeper
Keeper Security is one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity software companies that protects thousands of organizations and millions of people in over 150 countries. Keeper is a pioneer of zero-knowledge and zero-trust security built for any IT environment. Its core offering, KeeperPAM®, is an AI-enabled, cloud-native platform that protects all users, devices and infrastructure from cyber attacks. Recognized for its innovation in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management (PAM), Keeper secures passwords and passkeys, infrastructure secrets, remote connections and endpoints with role-based enforcement policies, least privilege and just-in-time access. Learn why Keeper is trusted by leading organizations to defend against modern adversaries at KeeperSecurity.com.
About the Job
As a Senior Security Compliance Engineer, you will act as the technical authority for compliance execution, translating regulatory requirements into enforceable, auditable cloud security controls. You will work directly with cloud, platform, and infrastructure engineering teams to design compliant architectures, validate control effectiveness, and continuously improve security posture. This role is engineering-first, not a documentation-only or policy-focused position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 7+ years of experience in cloud security or security compliance engineering
• 5+ years of direct, hands-on experience supporting FedRAMP High environments
• Strong working knowledge of NIST 800-53 controls, DoD SRG requirements, and continuous monitoring processes
• 5+ years of hands-on experience securing AWS environments, including IAM, logging and monitoring, encryption, and vulnerability management
• 5+ years of experience working directly with 3PAOs, auditors, and government stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical, enforceable technical controls
• Due to the role’s involvement with GovCloud and DoD environments, candidates must be a U.S. Person.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience operating in DoD IL5 environments
• AWS Security Specialty or AWS Solutions Architect certification
• CISSP, SANS, or equivalent security certification
• Experience supporting SOC 2, PCI DSS, or ISO 27001 in cloud-native environments

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for FedRAMP High and DoD IL5 compliance, including continuous monitoring, control validation, and authorization activities
• Implement, operate, and validate AWS security controls aligned with NIST 800-53 High baseline and DoD SRG requirements
• Partner with cloud and platform engineering teams to review architectures, challenge non-compliant designs, and guide secure implementation
• Author, manage, and track POA&Ms, including root cause analysis, remediation planning, and reporting to 3PAOs, sponsoring agencies, and DoD stakeholders
• Coordinate vulnerability remediation and patching across AWS infrastructure and supporting services
• Lead audit readiness and evidence collection efforts, including improving automation for recurring FedRAMP and IL5 deliverables
• Provide secondary technical support for SOC 2, PCI DSS, and ISO 27001 compliance initiative

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision (inclusive of domestic partnerships)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance & Employee/Spouse/Child Supplemental life
• Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K (Roth/Traditional)
• A generous PTO plan that celebrates your commitment and seniority (including paid Bereavement/Jury Duty, etc)
• Above market annual bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees