Federal Security & Compliance Engineer

Staff Federal Security & Compliance Engineer

AWS Security Engineer SDLC Compliance NIST 800-53

We are seeking a Federal Security & Compliance Engineer to enhance the security and compliance of our products throughout their lifecycle, from design to deployment. You will play a key role in building a platform that interconnects attributes and qualifications while prioritizing member privacy and security.

What you ll do:

• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to define and embed security and compliance requirements early in development.
• Create threat models, testing plans, and validation strategies to ensure secure, high-quality product delivery.
• Review code, infrastructure, and architecture to identify and remediate security flaws, including business-specific risks.
• Lead penetration testing efforts with internal teams or vendors.
• Support security audits, ensuring compliance with industry standards (NIST 800-53 Rev.
  5).
• Bridge communication between engineering and Security to promote alignment and a security-first culture.
• Provide backup support to the ISSO and assist in broader security management and compliance activities.
• Serve as a secondary cybersecurity POC for the SOC, aiding incident response and investigations.
• Manage and remediate security weaknesses through the POA&M process.

What you re great at:

• 8+ years as a Security Engineer with expertise across the SDLC.
• Skilled in identifying web/mobile vulnerabilities and implementing enterprise security controls.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and strong knowledge of networking and OS internals.
• Strong communicator with excellent analytical, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Experienced in regulatory frameworks (NIST 800-53, PCI DSS, FedRAMP) and identity assurance standards (IAL2, AAL2).
• Comfortable working independently and driving complex security initiatives to completion.

Benefits:
We offer holistic total rewards, including comprehensive healthcare plans, family-building benefits, flexible time off, annual wellness stipend, free One Medical memberships for you and your dependents, a CLEAR Plus membership, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. The base salary range for this role is $190,000 - $230,000, depending on levels of skills and experience.

Interested in this position? Please submit your resume and cover letter through the application portal.

Plaid inc 270 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012, USA