Infrastructure Security Engineer

Posted 2 weeks ago

Apply Now

Resume Score

Check how well your resume matches this job before you apply.

Sign in to check score

About the role

  • Infrastructure Security Engineer ensuring security for Yelp’s AWS and Google Cloud environments. Collaborating with security engineers to enhance cloud and corporate security posture.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, operationalize and maintain systems that ensure the security of Yelp’s AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments, focusing on least privilege, containerization, and developer efficiency
  • Develop and enforce data security controls to support privacy initiatives, including data mapping and data retention
  • Manage system-level access controls (such as Linux, Docker, Kubernetes), and tiered access for internal digital assets, balancing strict authentication/authorization with usability
  • Create, extend, and monitor company-wide security standards, proactively identifying and correcting insecure usage across Yelp
  • Develop and operationalize telemetry, reporting, and alerting systems to collect and analyze security-related data
  • Conduct timely vulnerability identification, assessment, and remediation across Yelp’s infrastructure, applications, and services
  • Participate in a robust on-call rotation, respond to security incidents, and contribute to proactive threat modeling and system reviews
  • Mentor other engineers passing on your skills, and serve as a resource in our #security Slack channel by promoting best practices and offering your expertise across the organization.

Requirements

  • Experience building secure, scalable, and distributed cloud environments (preferably on AWS and GCP)
  • Familiarity with modern access controls and authentication mechanisms (Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, IAM, etc.)
  • Proficient in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C) and in designing well-structured APIs
  • Passion for automation to streamline security policy enforcement, detection, and response
  • Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to vulnerability assessment and threat modeling
  • Effective communicator, able to collaborate across diverse teams and provide security guidance in a constructive, approachable manner
  • Committed to continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and staying current with evolving security trends.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development
  • Remote work options

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$135,000 - CA$185,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

AWSCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptKubernetesLinuxPython

Location requirements

RemoteCanada

Report this job

Found something wrong with the page? Please let us know by submitting a report below.