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Security Engineer

Cornerstone Research
Cornerstone Research Salary
Santa Monica, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2025

We're looking for a

Security Engineer

This role is Hybrid, Santa Monica Office

The Security Engineer , IT Security and Compliance position is a hands-on role that involves evaluating and enforcing security and compliance controls. This position plays an integral role in protecting the Cornerstone OnDemand (CSOD) from internal and external threats and work closely with our technology teams to define the security best practices, perform architecture and design reviews, threat modeling, conduct security assessment, and support the identification, interpretation, and remediation of vulnerabilities across CSOD tech stack.

We are looking for someone with a strong background in information security and a proven ability to deliver under pressure.

In this role you will…

  • Design, develop, coordinate, and document the secure operation of information systems and develop best practices for securing enterprise-wide data and information systems
  • Participate in architecture and design reviews with technology staff to incorporate effective security standards into design
  • Conduct vulnerability threat assessments on existing applications and systems
  • Proactively monitor security levels of IT systems and establish baseline security models including patching, vulnerabilities, CIS, and end point controls
  • Ensure monthly program review is completed and compliance reported to management and recommend action plans to mitigate security gaps
  • Evaluate and respond to global information technology security threats in relation to systems and recommend security changes in response to emergent threats
  • Use public and private threat intelligence tools for possible emerging threats.
  • Evangelize security across all teams and influence change where needed
  • Implement and maintain technical solutions to support compliance frameworks requirements including SSAE18, FedRAMP, ISO 27001 and PCI-DSS
  • Spearhead incident response activities
  • Must be able to perform hands-on support for a wide range of security technologies including, but not limited to : EDR, SEIM, IDS, Vulnerability Scanners

You’ve got what it takes if you have…

  • Ability to obtain a security clearance which requires US citizenship
  • Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology related field of study or equivalent post high school education and / or work-related experience
  • 4 years of experience in system, network and / or cloud security.
  • Experience with CI / CD practices and tools (Git, Jenkins) and integrating security solutions into CI / CD pipelines.
  • Experience using Nmap, Nessus, EDR, Metasploit and other vulnerability assessment and penetration testing tools.
  • Experience working on security responsibilities for a SaaS or PaaS solutions, preferably in AWS. (Experience with GCP is a plus)
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills; outstanding oral and written communication skills
  • Self-motivation and the ability to work under minimal supervision are a must
  • Excellent at multitasking, and open to constant learning
  • Energetic and positive attitude
  • An extra dose of awesome if you have…

  • Security related certifications such as OSCP, CISSP, GCIA or similar.
  • Our Culture :

    Spark Greatness. Shatter Boundaries. Share Success. Are you ready? Because here, right now – is where the future of work is happening. Where curious disruptors and change innovators like you are helping communities and customers enable everyone – anywhere – to learn, grow and advance. To be better tomorrow than they are today.

    Who We Are :

    Cornerstone powers the potential of organizations and their people to thrive in a changing world. Cornerstone Galaxy, the complete AI-powered workforce agility platform, meets organizations where they are. With Galaxy, organizations can identify skills gaps and development opportunities, retain and engage top talent, and provide multimodal learning experiences to meet the diverse needs of the modern workforce.

    Total Rewards :

    At Cornerstone, we are dedicated to inspiring excellence and pushing boundaries in everything we do. Our compensation strategy is based on three fundamental principles : equitable pay, market-driven research, and skill-based appraisals. The BASE salary range for this position is : 115400 - 184600 USD.

    Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental commitment at Cornerstone OnDemand. All qualified applicants are given consideration regardless of race, religion, color, gender, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class as provided in applicable Federal, State, or Local fair employment laws.

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