Mapbox US Remote (Global) Employment $197,000 - $266,800

Mapbox is hiring a Security Engineer III

About the Role

This role is responsible for advancing the organization's security framework by designing safeguards, responding to threats, and ensuring secure software delivery across distributed systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy security controls across cloud infrastructure and applications
  • Conduct threat modeling for new and existing system architectures
  • Lead incident response activities during security events
  • Perform security assessments, including penetration testing and vulnerability scanning
  • Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines through automation
  • Develop and maintain security policies and standards
  • Monitor for security anomalies using SIEM and detection tools
  • Support compliance initiatives such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to remediate security findings
  • Evaluate third-party services for security risks
  • Implement identity and access management best practices
  • Secure APIs and microservices communication
  • Maintain encryption standards for data at rest and in transit
  • Contribute to disaster recovery and business continuity planning
  • Provide security guidance during product design phases
  • Track and report on security metrics and KPIs
  • Stay current with emerging threats and industry trends
  • Assist in security audits and evidence collection
  • Promote a security-first culture through training and documentation
  • Optimize security tooling and monitoring coverage

Compensation

Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexible remote options

Team

Part of the engineering organization focused on platform reliability and data integrity

Why This Role Matters

  • Security is embedded across all layers of the platform, and this role directly influences how data is protected at scale.
  • Engineers in this position help maintain trust with customers by ensuring robust protection of location-based services.

Technology Environment

  • Works extensively with AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, and modern DevSecOps toolchains.
  • Platform processes large volumes of geospatial data, requiring specialized security considerations.
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Mapbox
Mapbox is the leading real-time location platform for a new generation of location-aware businesses, providing tools to power navigation for people, packages, and vehicles.
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Job Details
Department Platform
Category security
Posted 2 months ago