Senior Cloud Security Engineer

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As a Senior Security Engineer on the Infrastructure Security team, you will play a critical role in securing Klaviyo's IT infrastructure, with a particular emphasis on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) security. You'll be deeply involved in implementing and managing security measures across our network, cloud environments, servers, and databases, ensuring our GCP infrastructure is robust and resilient against threats. Your expertise will help us align with industry best practices and maintain a strong security posture.
Engineers come to Klaviyo with experience in a variety of disciplines. All engineers are expected to become proficient in the technologies we use (not exhaustive). You will be responsible for guiding best practices in deployment, configuration, and maintenance to reduce overall security risk and champion secure-by-default design patterns:

• GCP Security: Google Cloud IAM, Cloud Security Command Center, Cloud Key Management Service, Organization Policies, Chronicle Security Analytics
• Network Security: Firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems
• Cloud Infrastructure Security: Managing security configurations in GCP environments
• Server and Database Hardening: Securing servers and databases hosted on GCP
• Cloud Endpoint Protection: Implementing endpoint security solutions within GCP

How You Will Make a Difference:

• Secure Klaviyo's IT infrastructure by implementing and managing network security measures, with a focus on GCP services
• Configure and maintain GCP security features like Cloud Security Command Center, Organization Policies, and Chronicle Security Analytics to protect against threats
• Manage and audit security configurations in GCP to ensure compliance with best practices and regulatory requirements
• Harden servers and databases hosted on GCP to safeguard against unauthorized access and vulnerabilities
• Deploy and manage cloud endpoint protection solutions within the GCP environment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate GCP security practices into all aspects of infrastructure development and deployment
• Continuously monitor, assess, and improve security measures in GCP to adapt to emerging threats and technologies

Who You Are:

• Have 5+ years of experience in infrastructure security engineering or related fields, with significant experience in GCP security
• Strong understanding of GCP security principles and technologies
• Experience with GCP services such as Google Cloud IAM, Cloud Security Command Center, Cloud Key Management Service, Organization Policies, and Chronicle Security Analytics
• Proficient in server and database hardening techniques within GCP environments
• Familiarity with GCP-specific endpoint protection tools and strategies
• Certifications such as Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Security Engineer or relevant cloud security certifications are a plus
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Passionate about staying up-to-date with the latest security threats and GCP technologies

The pay range for this role is listed below. Sales roles are also eligible for variable compensation and hourly non-exempt roles are eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable law. This role is eligible for benefits, including: medical, dental and vision coverage, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), flexible paid time off and company-paid holidays and a culture of learning that includes a learning allowance and access to a professional coaching service for all employees.
Base Pay Range For US Locations:
$152,000 - $228,000 USD
Get to Know Klaviyo
We're Klaviyo (pronounced clay-vee-oh). We empower creators to own their destiny by making first-party data accessible and actionable like never before. We see limitless potential for the technology we're developing to nurture personalized experiences in ecommerce and beyond. To reach our goals, we need our own crew of remarkable creators-ambitious and collaborative teammates who stay focused on our north star: delighting our customers. If you're ready to do the best work of your career, where you'll be welcomed as your whole self from day one and supported with generous benefits, we hope you'll join us.
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