Senior Security Engineer (US Remote)

First Advantage • Atlanta, GA

77d • $110,000 - $140,000

About The Position

At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage — our team members. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products. Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness. Say hello to a rewarding career, and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands. We are seeking a highly capable and motivated Senior Security Engineer to help secure our cloud infrastructure and applications across AWS and Azure. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in software development, cloud security engineering, and automation. You will work closely with engineering and DevOps teams to review architectures, implement security controls, and build automation to support secure and efficient go-live processes. For compliance reasons, all personnel must be United States Citizens and have, for 3 of the past 5 years, resided in the United States OR worked for the United States overseas in a federal or military capacity OR be a dependent of a federal or military employee serving overseas. In addition to our standard pre-employment background check and drug screen, you will be required to undergo additional checks to obtain an LAR certification via the proper channels.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in security engineering or related roles.
• Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, Go, Java).
• Hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure security services.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
• Strong understanding of cloud security fundamentals and best practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Security certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or equivalent.
• Experience with container security (e.g., Kubernetes, EKS, AKS) and serverless architectures.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., CJIS, SOC2, NIST800-53, ISO27002).
• Exposure to security frameworks like NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, or CSA CCM.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain security controls in AWS and Azure environments, including IAM, encryption, logging, and monitoring.
• Participate in software and infrastructure architecture reviews to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Build and maintain tools and scripts to automate go-live security reviews and integrate security checks into CI/CD pipelines.
• Work closely with development, DevOps, and compliance teams to ensure security is embedded throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
• Assist in conducting threat modeling and risk assessments for new and existing services.
• Support incident response efforts by helping investigate and remediate cloud-related security issues.
• Contribute to the evolution of security standards, processes, and tooling.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of approximately $110,000-140,000 base annually.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees