Site Reliability Engineer (Senior or Staff), Infrastructure Security

MongoDB

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Work type
Remote
Location
New York, NYAustin, TXSeattle, WASan Francisco, CA
Salary
$127,000–$249,000 / yr
Posted
13 days ago

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This role $188k
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This role pays more than 53% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$215,900 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $188k versus about $183k for comparable roles.

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MongoDB is a leading American software company that develops and provides commercial support for a popular, source-available document database. Designed to handle unstructured and structured data natively, its platform is purpose-built for modern cloud applications, analytics, and AI experiences.

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TL;DR · Site Reliability Engineer (Senior or Staff), Infrastructure Security

Join our SRE, InfraSec team as a Senior or Staff Engineer to lead the security of our cloud-based infrastructure, working closely with other engineering teams to implement large-scale solutions and mentor a small team. You will design and deploy security solutions for AWS, Azure, or GCP, build automated monitoring systems, and manage cloud-native security tools. Ideal candidates have 6+ years of experience in SRE or related roles, with expertise in cloud platforms, IAM, VPC networking, and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform. Proficiency in a programming language such as Go is preferred, along with strong Linux and networking knowledge. Effective communication skills are essential for explaining complex security concepts to various teams.

What you'll do

  • Lead the design and deployment of security solutions for cloud platforms.
  • Build automated real-time monitoring systems for cloud environments.
  • Evaluate and implement cloud-native security tools for identity management.
  • Manage cloud security posture by implementing native services and third-party tools.
  • Mentor a small team of SREs to enhance their technical skills and knowledge.
  • Ensure compliance with high security standards across all engineering teams.

What we're looking for

  • At least 6 years of experience in SRE or infrastructure engineering with a focus on security.
  • Proven leadership in cloud environment security projects and expertise in CSPM, runtime scanning, and observability.
  • Strong hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP) including IAM and VPC networking.
  • Proficiency in coding and automation tools like Terraform or Ansible for infrastructure-as-code practices.
  • Deep understanding of Linux operating systems and network fundamentals in complex environments.
  • Excellent communication skills to explain security concepts to both technical and non-technical teams.

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