Security Engineer
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 150000 - 176000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Checkr
Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Established in 2014 Checkrs innovative technology and robust data platform help customers assess risk and ensure safety and compliance to build trusted workplaces and communities. Checkr has over 100000 customers including DoorDash Coinbase Lyft Instacart and Airtable.
Were a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on Forbes CloudList and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.
Job Description
Checkrs mission is to build a fairer future by designing technology to create opportunities for all. We believe all candidates regardless of who they are should have a fair chance to work. Established in 2014 and valued at $3B Checkr is using technology to bring hiring to the next level. Our People Trust Platform uses machine learning to help thousands of companies modernize their background check process and make hiring safer more efficient and more inclusive. Some of our customers include Uber Instacart Doordash Netflix Compass Group and Adecco.
A career with Checkr is an opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest minds disrupt an industry for a better future and give otherwise overlooked candidates access to employment. Checkr has been recognized in Forbes Best Startup Employers and is a top Y Combinator company by valuation.
We are looking for a Security Engineer to join our Security team in a hybrid role that spans application security security operations and IT security. This position is perfect for someone looking to grow their security expertise across multiple domains while contributing to protecting our critical infrastructure and applications.
What a typical week may look like at Checkr:
- Help implement and maintain security tools in CI/CD pipelines
- Participate in security design and code reviews
- Support vulnerability management and remediation efforts
- Support bug bounty program triage and coordination
- Monitor and triage security alerts from various security tools
- Maintain security monitoring dashboards
- Configure SSO for applications
- Support identity and access management initiatives
- Assist with endpoint security management
What we value in an Security Engineer:
- 2-3 years of security experience with exposure to application security
- Programming knowledge in at least one language (Ruby JavaScript Go Python preferred)
- Understanding of web application security fundamentals and common vulnerabilities
- Familiarity with security tools such as vulnerability scanners or SAST/DAST tools
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with engineering teams
- Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
- Willingness to learn and grow across multiple security domains
Brownie Points:
- Experience with SSO solutions (Okta Auth0 etc.)
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks (SOC 2 ISO 27001)
- Security certifications (Security CISSP etc.)
- Experience with DevSecOps practices terraform
What You Get:
- A fast-paced and collaborative environment
- Learning and development allowance
- Competitive compensation and opportunity for advancement
- 100% medical dental and vision coverage
- Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility adoption and parental planning services
- Flexible PTO policy
- Monthly wellness stipend
Pay Transparency Disclosure
One of Checkrs core values is Transparency. To live by that value weve made the decision to disclose salary ranges in all of our job postings. We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop ranges for our roles and as such each location where we hire may have a different range. If this role is remote we have listed the top to the bottom of the possible range but we will specify the target range for an exact location when you are selected for a recruiting discussion. For more information on our compensation philosophy see our website.
On-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (San Francisco CA)
$150000 - $176000 USD
On-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (Denver CO)
$127000 - $149000 USD
At Checkr we believe a hybrid work environment strengthens collaboration drives innovation and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver CO San Francisco CA and Santiago Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 3 days a -office perks are provided such as lunch four times a week a commuter stipend and an abundance of snacks and beverages. A relocation stipend may be available for those willing to relocate to a Checkr hub location.
Equal Employment Opportunities at Checkr
Checkr is committed to building the best product and company which requires hiring talented and qualified individuals with a diverse set of perspectives and lived experiences. Checkr believes in hiring people of all backgrounds including those whose histories are impacted by the justice system in accordance with local state and/or federal laws including the San Franciscos Fair Chance Ordinance.
Applicant Privacy Policy
If you are a California resident or are located in Alberta or British Columbia our Applicant Privacy Policy applies to our collection and processing of your personal information when you apply for a role with us or otherwise participate in our recruitment process.
*Legitimate Checkr emails will always include our official domain name after the @ symbol (e.g. or ).
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Splunk
- IDS
- Network security
- Computer Networking
- Identity & Access Management
- PKI
- PCI
- NIST Standards
- Security System Experience
- Information Security
- Encryption
- Siem
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