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Staff Security Engineer

United States

Summary

Are you a Staff Security Engineer with deep expertise in network and cloud security to strengthen our security posture across AWS and other engineering tools & platforms? This role will focus on firewall management, access control, compliance alignment, and incident response. As an individual contributor with potential to help grow the function, you’ll play a critical role in protecting our systems, data, and customers.

Key Responsibilities  

  • Design, implement, and manage firewall policies and security configurations across AWS Network Firewalls.
  • Develop and enforce access controls, including AWS IAM policies, security groups, and integration with identity platforms (e.g., Okta).
  • Monitor security events and alerts via SIEM platforms (Datadog, ELK) and act as an escalation point for incident response.
  • Conduct regular reviews of firewall rules, IAM roles, and access policies to ensure compliance with best practices and business requirements.
  • Collaborate with engineering and compliance teams to align with security frameworks and prepare for audits (SOC 2, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA, FSA).
  • Drive continuous improvement of security operations through automation, playbooks, and documentation.
  • Provide subject matter expertise during architecture and design reviews, ensuring security is built into systems and processes.
  • Participate in on-call rotation and serve as a security escalation point during security incidents.

Required Qualifications & Key Competencies 

Must Have Skills:

  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in network and/or cloud security engineering.
  • Strong expertise in firewall technologies (AWS Network Firewall or similar).
  • Proficiency with AWS IAM, security groups, and cloud-native security best practices.
  • Experience managing or integrating with identity and access platforms (Okta, Azure AD, etc.).
  • Familiarity with SIEM platforms such as Datadog, ELK, or others
  • Solid understanding of compliance frameworks such as CIS and NIST.
  • Strong incident response and troubleshooting skills in both network and cloud environments.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience preparing for or working within compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA, or FSA.
  • Knowledge of automation tools (Terraform and Python) for security operations.
  • Certifications (AWS Security Specialty, CISSP, and/or CCSP)
  • Background in financial services or trading environments.

Company Culture & Perks

  • Topstep is an engaging working environment which ranges from fully remote to hybrid. We foster a culture of collaboration with cameras-on during meetings and a robust Slack environment for communication. 
  • Nine (9) Company-paid Holidays and generous Family Leave. Paid time off is accrued monthly.
  • Competitive 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance is offered for full time employees 
  • Vacations are encouraged with a bonus for taking 5 consecutive days. Employee referrals are bonused. Topstep offers a food and groceries budget and contributes towards health and wellness.

New Hire Base Salary Range

  • $180,000-$220,000
  • Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
  • The compensation offered will take into account internal compensation structure and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

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Topstep is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are valued. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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