Senior Security Compliance Engineer, AWS (FedRAMP High / DoD IL5)

Description Keeper Security is hiring a Senior Security Compliance Engineer to lead the technical implementation and ongoing maintenance of FedRAMP High and DoD IL5 compliance for our AWS-based products. This is a 100% remote position, with an opportunity to work a hybrid schedule for candidates based in the El Dorado Hills, CA or Chicago, IL metro area. Keeper’s cybersecurity software is trusted by millions of people and thousands of organizations globally. Keeper is published in 23 languages and sold in over 150 countries. Join one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies and play a critical role implementing and validating cloud security controls, managing continuous monitoring, and driving remediation efforts in close partnership with cloud and platform engineering teams. About Keeper Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for organizations around the world with next-generation privileged access management. Keeper’s zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity solutions are FedRAMP and StateRAMP Authorized, FIPS 140-2 validated, as well as SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certified. Keeper deploys in minutes, not months, and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance. Trusted by thousands of organizations to protect every user on every device, Keeper is the industry leader for best-in-class password management, secrets management, privileged access, secure remote access and encrypted messaging. Learn more at KeeperSecurity.com. About the Job As a Senior Security Compliance Engineer, you will act as the technical authority for compliance execution, translating regulatory requirements into enforceable, auditable cloud security controls. You will work directly with cloud, platform, and infrastructure engineering teams to design compliant architectures, validate control effectiveness, and continuously improve security posture. This role is engineering-first, not a documentation-only or policy-focused position. Responsibilities • Serve as the technical lead for FedRAMP High and DoD IL5 compliance, including continuous monitoring, control validation, and authorization activities • Implement, operate, and validate AWS security controls aligned with NIST 800-53 High baseline and DoD SRG requirements • Partner with cloud and platform engineering teams to review architectures, challenge non-compliant designs, and guide secure implementation • Author, manage, and track POA&Ms, including root cause analysis, remediation planning, and reporting to 3PAOs, sponsoring agencies, and DoD stakeholders • Coordinate vulnerability remediation and patching across AWS infrastructure and supporting services • Lead audit readiness and evidence collection efforts, including improving automation for recurring FedRAMP and IL5 deliverables • Provide secondary technical support for SOC 2, PCI DSS, and ISO 27001 compliance initiatives Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience • 7+ years of experience in cloud security or security compliance engineering • 5+ years of direct, hands-on experience supporting FedRAMP High environments • Strong working knowledge of NIST 800-53 controls, DoD SRG requirements, and continuous monitoring processes • 5+ years of hands-on experience securing AWS environments, including IAM, logging and monitoring, encryption, and vulnerability management • 5+ years of experience working directly with 3PAOs, auditors, and government stakeholders • Demonstrated ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical, enforceable technical controls • Due to the role’s involvement with GovCloud and DoD environments, candidates must be a U.S. Person. Preferred Qualifications • Direct experience operating in DoD IL5 environments • AWS Security Specialty or AWS Solutions Architect certification • CISSP, SANS, or equivalent security certification • Experience supporting SOC 2, PCI DSS, or ISO 27001 in cloud-native environments Benefits • Medical, Dental & Vision (inclusive of domestic partnerships) • Employer Paid Life Insurance & Employee/Spouse/Child Supplemental life • Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability Insurance • 401K (Roth/Traditional) • A generous PTO plan that celebrates your commitment and seniority (including paid Bereavement/Jury Duty, etc) • Above market annual bonuses Keeper Security, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Classification: Exempt Keeper Candidate Privacy Notice This notice explains how Keeper Security processes your personal data during recruitment. Depending on the role and location, the Controller of personal data (the organization responsible for determining why and how personal data is processed) will be Keeper Security Inc. (US), Keeper Security EMEA Ltd. (Ireland), or Keeper Security APAC K.K (Japan). 1. Data We Collect Information You provide: • Contact details, CV/resume, cover letter • Employment history, qualifications, work eligibility • Application responses and uploaded documents Information We generate: • Interview notes, assessments, communications • Scheduling information Information From Others: • Recruiter/referral information who submit your profile • References (with your consent, before final offer) • Public professional profiles • Background verification (post offer) Voluntary Diversity and Equal Opportunity Information • We may ask you to voluntarily provide diversity information including race/ethnicity, gender, disability status and veteran status (US). Providing this information is optional and Keeper collects this data in order to comply with EEOC and similar requirements 2. How We Use Your Data • Assess your application and suitability • Manage interviews and recruitment workflow • Consider you for other/future roles (we may seek your consent to keep your information on our systems beyond the retention period specified) • Comply with employment law obligations 3. Legal Basis • Legitimate Interests (recruitment management, security and integrity of the hiring process) • Contracting steps (for progressed candidates) • Legal and regulatory compliance obligations; explicit consent where required 4. Who We Share Information With Internal: • HR, hiring managers, interviewers*, IT support for system administration • Note - diversity and equal opportunity data is not shared with hiring managers. 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Exceptions: • You opt into our talent database for further retention by providing consent (extended retention) • You're hired (transfers to employee records) 8. Your Rights You have the following rights and can contact us at the email below to exercise them: • Access, correct, or delete your data, subject to applicable law and retention requirements • Object to or restrict processing • Withdraw consent (where applicable) • Request data portability • Lodge a complaint with your data protection authority If you become an employee, your rights regarding your employee record are governed by our internal Employee Privacy Notice and certain data will be retained as required under relevant laws such as employment or tax law. When you request access to your personal data, some information may be redacted if it includes the personal data of other individuals or information that we must protect in order to preserve their privacy rights. 9. 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