Sr Cloud Security Engineer

Hi there! Have you noticed that the restaurant industry is changing?

We are PAR and our purpose is:

To deliver solutions that connect people to the restaurants, meals, and moments they love.

At PAR Technology, our relentless drive for innovation and unwavering commitment to customer success are at the heart of everything we do. We lead the restaurant and retail industries by ensuring that our products—from point of sale systems to loyalty programs, digital ordering, restaurant operations solutions, payment services, and hardware—work "better together." This unified approach, fueled by over 40 years of experience, amplifies our ambition to not just meet but exceed the evolving needs of our global clientele. By optimizing integrations into all leading restaurant solutions, we're not just creating technology; we're crafting a future where operations are streamlined, experiences are enhanced, and every interaction is an opportunity for growth.

Position Description: 

Our team is dedicated to fortifying our cloud infrastructure, enhancing the security posture of our services, and streamlining our deployment processes. Our diverse product suite, including POS systems, data centralization platforms, and omnichannel e-commerce ordering platforms, serves a wide array of customer needs. As we expand, our focus is on bolstering our cloud infrastructure and automating deployment processes to enhance security, efficiency, and scalability.

We are on the lookout for a Senior Cloud Engineer who will spearhead the development and maintenance of our cloud environments with a keen eye on security and DevOps. This role will be pivotal in constructing robust build and deployment pipelines, utilizing infrastructure as code for repeatable and reliable cloud resource provisioning.

Position Location:

Remote (United States)

Reports To: 

Director, Cloud Security

What We’re Looking For:

Entrees (Requirements):

• Extensive experience with web and mobile application development and security, covering various programming languages.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience, with at least 5 years in IT security or related roles.
• Deep knowledge of security vulnerabilities in web and mobile platforms and proficiency with advanced security tools for detection and remediation.
• Skilled in JavaScript, front-end technologies, and familiar with security frameworks like OWASP Top 10 and NIST.
• Experience with web application testing tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP.
• Relevant certifications like GWAPT, CEH, OSCP, or CISSP are highly regarded.
• Strong analytical skills for risk assessment and developing mitigation strategies.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration and leading security initiatives.

Unleash your potential: What you will be doing and owning:

• Design, implement, and manage secure cloud infrastructures across multiple products and platforms with a focus on AWS and Azure.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for a range of applications, including POS systems, mobile applications, and administrative software.
• Work closely with Agile and DevOps teams to integrate security measures into all phases of the software development and deployment lifecycle.
• Construct and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, and other modern tools to ensure reproducibility and version control.
• Collaborate with product and engineering leads to define and implement DevOps best practices within their teams.
• Provide leadership and expertise in the migration of legacy systems to cloud-based environments.
• Spearhead the DevOps initiatives, filling gaps in current capabilities and laying the groundwork for a robust DevOps culture.
• Guide the automation of security operations, incident response, and compliance monitoring.
• Develop custom tooling to support and enhance cloud-based operations and services, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Maintain and innovate containerization and orchestration solutions using tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and ECS.

Interview Process:

• Interview #1: Phone Screen with Talent Acquisition Team
• Interview #2: Video interview with the Hiring Manager (via MS Teams)
• Interview #3: Video interview with the Team (via MS Teams)

Compensation:

The base salary range for this position is $145,000 to $180,000 USD per year commensurate with work location, experience, skills, certifications, education and prior accomplishments. This position may be eligible for additional compensation including a bonus, commission and/or equity as applicable. 

Perks and Benefits Hot Off the Grill:

• Unlimited PTO (Exempt Employees)
• 3+ weeks/ year of Vacation/ PTO (Non-exempt Employees)
• Healthcare Benefits
• Fitness/ Wellness Reimbursement ($300/year)
• Internet Stipend (Remote employees)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• 401k Match

PAR is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, or for your role at PAR, please contact accommodations@partech.com. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the US Department of Labor's website.