Staff Security Engineer, Network Security

Details

Coinbase Cloud Security (CloudSec) is seeking a Staff Security Engineer to enhance network security across multiple cloud environments. This role leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of network security posture — leveraging WAF management, DDoS protection, network segmentation, firewall policy management, and automation — while enabling developer efficiency. The role is remote-first with in-person participation required throughout the year for team and company-wide offsites.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network security controls across multi-cloud (AWS, GCP, etc.) and on-prem infrastructure.
• Own and optimize Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and DDoS protection services for scalability and resilience.
• Enforce network segmentation and firewall rules that minimize blast radius without impairing productivity.
• Review configuration changes and write policies to detect security invariants.
• Drive continuous improvement of secure-by-default network patterns for developers.
• Write code for automations that support security requirements like threat detection, incident containment, and network access management.
• Partner with engineering teams to review network and routing architecture design changes.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in network security with deep expertise in AWS and cloud edge security.
• Ability to deploy cloud infrastructure with Terraform.
• Ability to develop automations or guardrails with Golang.
• Execution-focused mindset, capable of navigating ambiguity and delivering results.
• Passion for building an open financial system and belief in crypto/blockchain technology.

Nice to haves

• Proficiency in crafting Rego rules for Open Policy Agent (OPA) or comparable policy-as-code solutions.
• Proven experience implementing AWS Network Firewall or GCP Cloud Firewall in large-scale production environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing Cloudflare.
• Experience with both GCP and/or on-premise infrastructure.

Compensation & Additional Details

• Position ID: P72327
• Pay Range: $217,900—$217,900 CAD (target annual salary). Full-time offers also include bonus eligibility, equity eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• #LI-Remote — remote-first, with in-person participation expected throughout the year for offsites and collaboration.

Benefits

• Extended Health Care Benefit (coordinates with Provincial Coverage)
• Dental Care
• Vision Care
• Consult+ (Virtual Health Care)
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Wellness Stipend
• Mobile/Internet Reimbursement
• Connections Stipend
• Learning and Development Allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Medical Policy - Global Traveler
• Fertility Benefits
• Generous Time off/Leave Policy

Equal Opportunity & Privacy

Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Global data privacy notices (GDPR/CCPA) and candidate processing details apply as outlined by Coinbase policies.