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Sr. Security Assurance Engineer

6sense
Location
United States, Remote
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Business Technology
Salary
$141,230.25 - $180,137.70
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience in a GRC or similar team
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience building and maintaining automation
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (Python preferred)
  • Demonstrated hands-on AWS experience relevant to control monitoring
  • Experience retrieving, normalizing, and reconciling data across systems via APIs and SQL
  • Practical experience applying LLMs or AI agents to real workflows
Nice to have
  • Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • Experience implementing or operating continuous control monitoring at scale in a SaaS or multi-account cloud environment
  • Experience integrating GRC or compliance automation platforms via API
  • Experience building internal self-service tooling
  • Big 4 experience
What the job really is

The Senior Security Assurance Engineer at 6sense will design and build automated security control monitoring systems, transitioning from manual testing to continuous control monitoring. This role involves collaborating with various teams to implement AI-driven processes and ensure compliance with industry standards while maintaining a focus on automation and self-service capabilities for evidence collection. The engineer will also lead audit engagements and oversee the development of security governance and training programs.

Benefits
  • Generous health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401K employer matching program
  • Paid holidays
  • Self-care days
  • Paid time off (PTO)
Things to weigh
  • Base salary range provided, but actual salaries may vary based on factors like location and experience
  • Role heavily focused on automation and AI, which may require a strong technical background
  • Expectations for continuous monitoring and self-service may require a proactive approach to problem-solving
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