Staff Cloud Security Engineer, Grindr

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in cloud security, with extensive expertise in AWS
• Proven track record in securing cloud infrastructure, networking, and containerized environments
• Deep knowledge of AWS services, including IAM, EC2, VPC, S3, Lambda, CloudTrail, and other related tools
• Extensive experience with SIEM, security observability platforms, and real-time threat monitoring
• Solid understanding of network protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems
• Experience with security frameworks, compliance standards, and industry best practices
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; advanced degree preferred

Desirable

• As a Staff Cyber Security Engineer at Grindr, you will be a driving force in fortifying the platform that supports over 15 million monthly active users worldwide
• In this high-impact role, you’ll partner with engineering, platform, and IT operations teams to protect our cloud and container environments, drive incident response and observability, and shape the future of cybersecurity at Grindr
• You will help lead the strategy for cloud, infrastructure, and container security while enhancing our monitoring and response capabilities through cutting-edge tools and automation
• This is a rare opportunity to have a tangible impact on the security and privacy of a global, mission-driven organization
• Cloud Security Strategy & Architecture: Design and implement AWS security frameworks, policies, and best practices. Collaborate with architects and leadership to embed security into cloud design and deployments
• Infrastructure & Network Security: Secure AWS environments including VPCs, firewalls, and routing. Apply controls to protect infrastructure and mitigate network risks
• Container & Kubernetes Security: Define and implement security for containerized workloads and Kubernetes clusters. Partner with DevOps to secure CI/CD pipelines
• Security Monitoring & SIEM: Manage observability and SIEM tools for real-time threat detection. Build dashboards and alerts, and support incident response through data correlation
• Incident Response & Compliance: Lead investigations and remediation efforts. Ensure ongoing compliance with standards like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering and operations teams to align security practices. Contribute to reviews, planning, and mentor junior staff
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Evaluate new tools and drive automation, orchestration, and visibility improvements. Maintain security documentation and playbooks