Senior Security Engineer

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. Key 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. Required Qualifications 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. Preferred Qualifications 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 ATTACK, or CSA CCM. The salary range for this position is approximately $110,000-135,000 base annually. Benefits Professional development opportunities, such as the award‑winning SOAR program. Generous paid time off program and volunteer time off policy. Competitive medical, dental, and other benefits. Global Employee Assistance Program available to all team members. Opportunities to connect with colleagues across multiple employee impact groups and participate in employee experience events. Equal Employment Opportunities at First Advantage: First Advantage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace and recruitment process that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Employment decisions at First Advantage are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr