Federal Security & Compliance Engineer - job 2 of 2

As a Federal Security & Compliance Engineer at CLEAR, your responsibilities will include collaborating with engineering and product teams to define security requirements, building threat models, creating testing plans, and reviewing code for vulnerabilities. You'll also manage penetration tests and assist with compliance audits. Your role is vital in ensuring that our products adhere to the highest security standards throughout their lifecycle.

To qualify for the Federal Security & Compliance Engineer position at CLEAR, you should have at least 5 years of experience in security engineering. Candidates should be well-versed in system design reviews, threat modeling, and the vulnerabilities associated with Web and Mobile applications. Proficiency in languages like Java, JavaScript, and Python, along with experience in cloud architectures, particularly AWS, is essential. Familiarity with compliance frameworks like NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP is also crucial.

At CLEAR, compliance is integrated into our security processes from the start. As a Federal Security & Compliance Engineer, you'll be involved from the design phase through to testing and deployment. You will help establish security requirements based on compliance needs, conduct audits, and facilitate the communication between engineering teams and the security organization to maintain compliance with frameworks such as PCI DSS and NIST standards.

In the Federal Security & Compliance Engineer role at CLEAR, you'll work with a diverse tech stack that includes Java, JavaScript, React, Typescript, Python, PostgreSQL, and AWS. Familiarity with tools that support threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and compliance management will also be essential to effectively fulfill your responsibilities and bolster our security posture.

CLEAR is committed to the growth and development of its employees. As a Federal Security & Compliance Engineer, you’ll have access to various learning and development programs, stipends for further education, and reimbursement opportunities. This investment in your professional growth, coupled with hands-on experience in an innovative environment, positions you for significant career advancement.

When answering this question, highlight specific instances where you've created threat models based on system architecture. Discuss the methodologies you've used, the types of threats you identified, and how your models influenced security measures. It's essential to show your understanding of how threat modeling fits into the overall security lifecycle.

Be prepared to discuss security frameworks such as NIST 800-53 and PCI DSS. Provide examples of how you've applied these standards in previous positions, detailing how they informed your approach to security audits, vulnerability assessments, and compliance measures. Discussing results from audits or improvements in compliance metrics can be impactful.

Your response should showcase your methodological approach to identifying vulnerabilities during code reviews. Discuss the tools and techniques you use, such as static analysis tools or peer reviews, and the types of vulnerabilities you target. Share specific experiences where your feedback led to significant security enhancements.

Communication is key in security roles. Discuss your strategies for breaking down technical jargon into understandable terms for non-technical stakeholders. Share examples of successful collaborations where you bridged gaps and improved the team's understanding of security processes or requirements.

When answering this question, describe a particular penetration test you've managed from planning to execution. Outline the scope, the vulnerabilities discovered, and how you worked with your team to remediate issues. Highlight what the testing revealed about your organization's strengths and areas for improvement.

Indicate your commitment to continuous learning by mentioning resources you follow, such as security blogs, forums, and certifications. Discuss how you apply this knowledge to enhance security frameworks and proactively address emerging threats in your work.

Highlight relevant experiences where you've implemented cloud security best practices in AWS environments. Discuss specific services you used (like IAM, VPC, etc.), the security configurations you applied, and the outcomes of those implementations.

Describe your method of prioritizing tasks, including how you assess risk and urgency. Mention any tools or frameworks you use and provide an example of a time you successfully managed competing deadlines while maintaining high-quality security practices.

Share a specific project where your analytical skills were put to the test. Describe the challenges you faced, the methods you used to dissect the problem, and how your analysis led to actionable solutions that improved security outcomes.

Discuss your understanding of regulatory compliance within security engineering. Highlight how you integrate compliance requirements into security planning and execution, including any frameworks you've worked with and how they shaped your actions and decisions.