At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs. 

If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.

THE WORK:

As a Staff Security Engineer, you will help Ripple design, build, and use cloud infrastructure securely and at scale. You will work closely with the Infrastructure and Data Engineering teams to ensure we are building securely to protect our business and our customers.

WHAT YOU’LL DO: Maintain security hardening configurations and guidance for a diverse set of services available across AWS, Azure, and other public cloud providers. Conduct security assessments to identify issues and collaborate with multi-functional teams on remediation to ensure readiness for production implementation. Implement security perimeters for all Ripple environments, strategize IAM solutions, detect vulnerabilities, ensure effective patching, and secure public cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with engineering to identify automation opportunities, reduce manual tasks, and improve overall quality. Actively engage in compliance activities such as training, audit preparation, authoring playbooks, and ensuring BAU tasks are accurately completed with required artifacts.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

8+ years of industry experience securing public cloud services and DevOps deployment processes. In-depth experience with Cloud Computing providers like AWS, GCP, Azure, and familiarity with Cloud Security tools. Strong DevOps skills to support team collaboration in scripting and development, with experience in Terraform, Python, Git, and Artifactory, and a proven ability to use these tools effectively in a CI/CD pipeline. Strong understanding of Kubernetes environment and security principles. Experience with Information Security frameworks and processes for Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Risk Analysis, Reporting Metrics, and Assessments. Problem solving skills to resolve problems effectively and creatively while maintaining a high level of flexibility, professionalism, and integrity Values individuals and embraces diversity by integrating differences and promoting diversity and inclusion across teams and functions. Understands and anticipates people's needs, skills, and abilities, to coach, motivate and empower them for success. For positions that will be based in CA, the annual salary range for this position is below. Actual salaries may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant’s experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such as bonuses or commissions. CA Annual Base Salary Range$187,200—$234,000 USD

WHO WE ARE:

Do Your Best Work

The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact.  A professional development budget to support other modes of learning. Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team. In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.  Weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!

Take Control of Your Finances

Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support Employee giving match Mobile phone stipend

Take Care of Yourself

R&R days so you can rest and recharge Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits. Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events

Benefits listed above are for full-time employees. 

Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.   Please find our UK/EU Applicant Privacy Notice and our California Applicant Privacy Notice for reference.