Walker & Dunlop · 2 weeks ago
Senior Cloud and Software Development Security Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expWalker & Dunlop is one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry. As a Senior Cloud and Software Development Security Engineer, you will secure the company’s cloud and application environments, design and implement security architectures, and guide developers on secure design patterns while mentoring teammates and advancing security program maturity.
Commercial Real EstateConsultingFinanceFinancial ServicesReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Lead and manage security projects
Assess, design, and document security solutions and processes for Amazon Web Service (AWS) and Azure
Direct tasks and develop milestones for Information Security projects in support of Information Security goals in line with the Company's direction
Work with software developers on secure best practices in Infrastructure as Code, cloud design patterns and CI/CD with built-in application security controls
Work with key areas of business and IT to develop baseline network, cloud, container, and application security standards and integrate into the CI/CD pipeline
Implement and automate “security as code” using cloud services and CI/CD components as necessary
Design security architecture, methods, and controls required to meet security, compliance, and audit requirements
Develop, review, and update a library of technical documentation
Develop metrics and provide regular reports to senior management
Set requirements and direct managed security service providers (MSSPs) to ensure that they are appropriately managing the services to provide security to the company
Perform regular security audits and automated compliance checks on AWS and Azure resources
Collaborate with SRE and development teams to ensure secure coding, build, and deployment practices
Work closely with DevOps, SREs, and developers to champion a "security by design" culture
Participate in security audits and formulate a plan of action and milestones to mitigate vulnerabilities
Establish security baselines using best practices such as CIS benchmarks. Work with other teams to test and implement security baselines into cloud environments
Maintain thorough understanding of new developments and techniques in cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance
Represent Information Security in disaster recovery procedures and exercises
In the event of an outage, assist with the execution of corporate disaster recovery plan
Log and update all security incidents in the company’s ticketing system and update management regularly on the threats, mitigation plans, and status
Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval, and success of changes introduced to the network and cloud infrastructure
Establish processes to perform regular reviews of security configurations of cloud and software development environments
Develop vulnerability management processes and manage the process to remediate the vulnerabilities. Establish a process to escalate when vulnerabilities cannot be remediated in a timely manner
Review security notifications from the company’s vendors to determine which vulnerabilities would cause an impact
Assist in developing and enforcing data governance policies, data classification standards, and compliance workflows (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2)
Provide 24/7 on-call support for security incidents related to network systems and infrastructure
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
5+ years of experience in security engineering, DevSecOps, or cloud security
Significant technical experience in AWS and Azure cloud computing technologies and automation (HashiCorp, Terraform, GitLab, JIRA, etc.)
Experience in DevOps environments working with and influencing developers to maintain security through CI/CD processes
Proficient and up to date with Azure and AWS
Hands on experience with Azure Resource Manager, AWS CloudTrail, AWS IAM, AWS Security Hub, AWS Control Tower
Experience with the development, deployment, and automation of security solutions in an enterprise cloud-based environment
Knowledge of network based, system level, and application layer attacks and mitigation methods
Experience extracting pertinent security data from SIEM solutions, audit logs, and reports
Knowledge of technical security control environments and compliance frameworks including NIST Cloud Security Frameworks, CSA CCM, ISO 27017
Extensive knowledge of cloud environments including security, configuration, and management
Possess strong analytical skills and an ability to identify complex issues
Possess strong interpersonal, organizational, customer service, and communication skills and an ability to interact effectively with a wide range of users of varying levels of technological expertise
Must have documentable knowledge of cloud architecture, networks, security, network planning, and analysis
Demonstrated experience implementing security policies and procedures
Must work well within a deadline-driven environment
Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes
Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders
Preferred
Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, AWS/Azure Security Specialty) preferred
Benefits
Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
Competitive dental and vision benefits
401(k) + match
Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that promote health, engagement, and balance
Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Career development opportunities
Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching
Company
Walker & Dunlop
Walker & Dunlop is a commercial real estate finance and advisory firm that creates strong capital markets and investment sales capabilities.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.23BKey Investors
Fannie MaeTYKO CapitalHudson Bay Capital Management
2025-09-24Post Ipo Debt· $156.62M
2025-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $170M
2025-03-04Post Ipo Debt· $400M
Leadership Team
Willy Walker
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Howard Smith
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer and Board Member
Recent News
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