Staff Security Engineer, Cloud Security (AWS)

Company Description

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.

Job Description

Block’s Information Security culture is focused on enabling our engineering teams to build and ship secure products. We achieve this by designing, building, and deploying state of the art security alongside our product and infrastructure teams.

The Cloud Security team is responsible for finding and solving the biggest security risks facing our engineers when they use the cloud. As an engineering team ourselves, we do this by building paved roads and guardrails. We believe that the secure option should also be the easiest option for our users. We’re looking for a strong senior engineer with a deep understanding of securing infrastructure and services in a cloud-native world to help us execute on this vision. 

You will: 

• Build the security components of the next phase of Block’s cloud, shaping how we use it for years to come.
• Build automation to help us discover, measure and contextualize security issues.
• Partner with platform teams to deliver solutions that permanently solve entire categories of security risk.
• Be responsible for producing quality software that stands the test of time.
• Work remotely or in any North American Block office.

Qualifications

You have:

• 8+ years of experience as a software or security engineer (we’re a Python shop. Python experience is preferred but not required).
• 2+ years of experience developing software for or securing infrastructure running on AWS. Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code concepts and tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Experience implementing cloud security and hardening, especially in a large or complex environment.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully deliver complex, cross organizational projects from concept to launch.

 

Bonus Points:

• Ability to work well cross-functionally, and communicate with audiences who may not have a security background.
• Willingness to learn new technologies or languages.

Additional Information

Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Zone A: USD $269,600 - USD $329,500
Zone B: USD $269,600 - USD $329,500
Zone C: USD $269,600 - USD $329,500
Zone D: USD $269,600 - USD $329,500

To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information. 

Benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement Plans including company match 
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance 
• Paid parental and caregiving leave
• Paid time off
• Learning and Development resources
• Paid Life insurance, AD&D. and disability benefits 
• Perks such as WFH reimbursements and free access to caregiving, legal, and discounted resources 

This role is also eligible to participate in Block's equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies, and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a commission plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, gender expressi