Senior Security Engineer

First Advantage Global operating Centre • Atlanta, GA

3d • $110,000 - $135,000

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.

First Advantage is going through a technology transformation! We are looking for experts who are excited to work with advanced technologies and provide best-in-class user experiences, drive the development and deployment of scalable solutions, and smoothly guide our agile teams and clients through meaningful changes as we continue to expand our impact.

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

• Professional development opportunities, such as our award-winning SOAR program
• Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Policy to encourage involvement in philanthropic activities
• Competitive benefits (medical, dental, etc.)
• Global Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to all team members
• Opportunities to connect with colleagues across six Employee Impact Groups and participate in Employee Experience events throughout the year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed