Checkr
Senior Cloud Security Engineer New San Francisco, California, United States
Checkr, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
About Checkr
Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Established in 2014, Checkr’s innovative technology and robust data platform help customers assess risk and ensure safety and compliance to build trusted workplaces and communities. Checkr has over 100,000 customers including DoorDash, Coinbase, Lyft, Instacart, and Airtable. We’re a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2025 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company. Checkr is looking for a
Sr. Cloud Security Engineer
to drive security initiatives tied with our cloud product infrastructure. This role will collaborate and coordinate with our product, data, platform, and infrastructure teams to identify and mitigate security risk. You will contribute to protecting Checkr and the people who trust us with their information and safety. This work directly impacts our mission of creating a fairer future - come help us change the world! What a typical week may look like at Checkr
Execute on identifying and resolving infrastructure security issues using the Checkr ways of work and change management processes. Partner with DevOps and reliability teams to create visibility and awareness of security problems and work to prioritize their resolution in a way that respects the business needs. Oversee the management and operationalization of infrastructure security tools, including alert triage, reporting, and monitoring. Drive detection, investigation, response, and remediation of infrastructure security vulnerabilities. Consult and advise on infrastructure security architecture, authentication, configurations, policies, and processes. Participate in risk assessment, compliance, and other security program activities. What we value in an Infrastructure Security Engineer
Working familiarity with
Terraform, Gitlab , and
DevSecOps
workflows. Passionate opinions about CI/CD,
Kubernetes , and serverless technologies. Expertise in
AWS security controls , monitoring, and orchestration ( SCPs, Guard Duty, Config, Macie , etc.). Expertise in perimeter infrastructure security Web Application Firewalls ( Cloudflare, AWS Shield ), Web Application Scanners, monitoring ( DataDog ), and cloud security compliance standards. In-depth technical knowledge of security engineering, network security, authentication, security protocols, and vulnerability management. Deep understanding of applying defensive infrastructure automation, advanced threat detection, and attack prevention. 4+ years experience in the security infrastructure space Deep knowledge of shifting left in security for infrastructure as code. Working knowledge of Cloud Security Posture Management ( CSPM ) and Vulnerability Management Tools Proven track record of implementing and/or managing
SIEM/SOAR
platforms. Conducted or participated in disaster recovery exercises Experience with the Atlassian suite of products
(Confluence, Jira,
etc). Working in a fast-paced startup environment. 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, home office stipend Salary and Location
The base salary range for this role is $187,000 to $220,000 in San Francisco, CA. Equal Employment Opportunities
Checkr is committed to hiring talented and qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds for all of its tech, non-tech, and leadership roles. Checkr believes that the gathering and celebration of unique backgrounds, qualities, and cultures enriches the workplace. Checkr also welcomes the opportunity to consider qualified applicants with prior arrest or conviction records. Checkr’s commitment to diversity extends to hiring talented individuals in spite of a prior criminal history in accordance with local, state, and/or federal laws, including the San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr
About Checkr
Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Established in 2014, Checkr’s innovative technology and robust data platform help customers assess risk and ensure safety and compliance to build trusted workplaces and communities. Checkr has over 100,000 customers including DoorDash, Coinbase, Lyft, Instacart, and Airtable. We’re a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2025 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company. Checkr is looking for a
Sr. Cloud Security Engineer
to drive security initiatives tied with our cloud product infrastructure. This role will collaborate and coordinate with our product, data, platform, and infrastructure teams to identify and mitigate security risk. You will contribute to protecting Checkr and the people who trust us with their information and safety. This work directly impacts our mission of creating a fairer future - come help us change the world! What a typical week may look like at Checkr
Execute on identifying and resolving infrastructure security issues using the Checkr ways of work and change management processes. Partner with DevOps and reliability teams to create visibility and awareness of security problems and work to prioritize their resolution in a way that respects the business needs. Oversee the management and operationalization of infrastructure security tools, including alert triage, reporting, and monitoring. Drive detection, investigation, response, and remediation of infrastructure security vulnerabilities. Consult and advise on infrastructure security architecture, authentication, configurations, policies, and processes. Participate in risk assessment, compliance, and other security program activities. What we value in an Infrastructure Security Engineer
Working familiarity with
Terraform, Gitlab , and
DevSecOps
workflows. Passionate opinions about CI/CD,
Kubernetes , and serverless technologies. Expertise in
AWS security controls , monitoring, and orchestration ( SCPs, Guard Duty, Config, Macie , etc.). Expertise in perimeter infrastructure security Web Application Firewalls ( Cloudflare, AWS Shield ), Web Application Scanners, monitoring ( DataDog ), and cloud security compliance standards. In-depth technical knowledge of security engineering, network security, authentication, security protocols, and vulnerability management. Deep understanding of applying defensive infrastructure automation, advanced threat detection, and attack prevention. 4+ years experience in the security infrastructure space Deep knowledge of shifting left in security for infrastructure as code. Working knowledge of Cloud Security Posture Management ( CSPM ) and Vulnerability Management Tools Proven track record of implementing and/or managing
SIEM/SOAR
platforms. Conducted or participated in disaster recovery exercises Experience with the Atlassian suite of products
(Confluence, Jira,
etc). Working in a fast-paced startup environment. 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, home office stipend Salary and Location
The base salary range for this role is $187,000 to $220,000 in San Francisco, CA. Equal Employment Opportunities
Checkr is committed to hiring talented and qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds for all of its tech, non-tech, and leadership roles. Checkr believes that the gathering and celebration of unique backgrounds, qualities, and cultures enriches the workplace. Checkr also welcomes the opportunity to consider qualified applicants with prior arrest or conviction records. Checkr’s commitment to diversity extends to hiring talented individuals in spite of a prior criminal history in accordance with local, state, and/or federal laws, including the San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr