Security Engineer

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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 Door Dash, Coinbase, Lyft, Instacart, and Airtable.

Checkr’s mission is to build a fairer future by designing technology to create opportunities for all. We believe all candidates, regardless of who they are, should have a fair chance to work. Established in 2014 and valued at $3B, Checkr is using technology to bring hiring to the next level. Our People Trust Platform uses machine learning to help thousands of companies modernize their background check process and make hiring safer, more efficient, and more inclusive.

Some of our customers include Uber, Instacart, Doordash, Netflix, Compass Group, and Adecco. A career with Checkr is an opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest minds, disrupt an industry for a better future, and give otherwise overlooked candidates access to employment.

• Help implement and maintain security tools in CI/CD pipelines
• Participate in security design and code reviews
• Support vulnerability management and remediation efforts
• Support bug bounty program triage and coordination
• Monitor and triage security alerts from various security tools
• Maintain security monitoring dashboards
• Configure SSO for applications
• Support identity and access management initiatives
• Assist with endpoint security management

• 2-3+ years of security experience with exposure to application security
• Programming knowledge in at least one language (Ruby, JavaScript, Go, Python preferred)
• Understanding of web application security fundamentals and common vulnerabilities
• Familiarity with security tools such as vulnerability scanners, or SAST/DAST tools
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with engineering teams
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and grow across multiple security domains

• Experience with SSO solutions (Okta, Auth0, etc.)
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001)
• Security certifications (Security+, CISSP, etc.)
• Experience with Dev Sec Ops  practices, terraform

• 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

On-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (San Francisco, CA) $150,000—$176,000 USD
On-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (Denver, CO) $127,000—$149,000 USD

Checkr is committed to building the best product and company, which requires hiring talented and qualified individuals with a diverse set of perspectives and lived experiences. Checkr believes in hiring people of all backgrounds, including those whose histories are impacted by the justice system in accordance with local, state, and/or federal laws, including the San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance.

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• Entry level

• Full-time

• Information Technology

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