Vanta

Senior Systems Engineer

United States

$175,000 – $206,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Internet, CybersecurityIndustries

Senior Systems Engineer

Salary: $175K - $206K Employment Type: Full-Time Location Type: Remote

Position Overview

At Vanta, our mission is to secure the internet and protect consumer data. We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it.

As a Senior Systems Engineer on the Enterprise Engineering team, you will be responsible for building and iterating on processes and workflows to enhance the overall employee experience at Vanta. This is an amazing opportunity to join and develop best practices and tooling strategies while also helping scale the maturity of the enterprise tech stack as the business grows. If you’re someone who lives and breathes systems and has high initiative and enjoys problem solving while having impact at a high-growth company, we would love to hear from you!

The Enterprise Engineering team is an employee-facing team with a mission to provide Vantans with a secure and stellar experience with the tools and technologies they need to do their best work, regardless of where they are.

Visit our Vanta Engineering Blog to learn more about what our team is working on!

Responsibilities

As a Senior Systems Engineer at Vanta, you will:

  • Architect, design, deploy, and assist in maintaining business critical systems.
  • Assist cross-functional stakeholders with implementing and enforcing policies on systems.
  • Develop scripts and workflows to assist in automation of tasks.
  • Act as an escalation point for teammates on the Ops team.
  • Create and maintain procedures, standards, and documentation related to areas of responsibility.
  • Configure and own the tools within the collaboration space.
  • Turn business requirements into technical solutions.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should:

  • Have experience with FedRAMP Authorization.
  • Have experience with application administration of various productivity tools and platforms.
  • Have experience with various CLI tools and various programming/scripting languages (GAM, Python, Bash).
  • Have advanced knowledge of IAM systems and experience with API integration work.
  • Have experience working in high-growth companies with rapidly shifting IT needs.
  • Be able to communicate effectively and break down complex problems into easily digestible tasks.

What You Can Expect as a Vantan

  • Industry-competitive compensation.
  • 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage.
  • 16 weeks fully-paid parental Leave for all new parents.
  • Health & wellness and remote workplace stipends.
  • Family planning benefits through Carrot Fertility.
  • 401(k) matching.
  • Flexible work hours and location.
  • Open PTO policy.
  • 11 paid holidays in the US.
  • Offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, and Sydney.

Note: To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors and may vary based on candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials. #LI-remote

Company Information

Vanta was started in 2018, in the wake of several high-profile data breaches. Online security was only becoming more important, but we knew firsthand how hard it could be for fast-growing companies to invest the time and manpower it takes to build a solid security foundation. Vanta was inspired by a vision to restore trust in internet businesses by enabling continuous security monitoring and verification.

At Vanta, we are committed to hiring diverse talent of different backgrounds and as such, it is important to us to provide an inclusive work environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply.

Skills

Systems Engineering
FedRAMP Authorization
Application Administration
Productivity Tools
Scripting
Automation
Workflow Development
Systems Architecture
Systems Design
Systems Deployment
Policy Implementation
Problem Solving

Vanta

Automates SOC 2 compliance for businesses

About Vanta

Vanta simplifies the process of obtaining and maintaining SOC 2 certification, which is essential for organizations that manage sensitive customer data. The company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that automates numerous checks to ensure that security controls are effective and compliant with industry standards. This automation helps small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and tech companies monitor risks and vulnerabilities continuously, significantly reducing the time and cost associated with achieving SOC 2 compliance. Vanta's subscription-based model provides clients with a more efficient and cost-effective way to maintain compliance compared to traditional methods. The goal of Vanta is to transform the compliance process, allowing organizations to focus on their core operations while enhancing their security posture.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$343.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

100% Benefits Coverage
Flexible & Remote Work
Paid Parental Leave
Unlimited PTO
Health & Wellness
401(k)

Risks

Emerging competitors like ComplyCube could challenge Vanta's market position.
Healthcare data breaches may increase demand for more robust security measures.
Reliance on partnerships like HITRUST poses risks if standards evolve significantly.

Differentiation

Vanta automates up to 90% of audit preparation, reducing compliance costs significantly.
The platform offers real-time insights, enhancing trust and streamlining security reviews.
Vanta's HITRUST e1 solution automates 80% of requirements, ensuring continuous compliance.

Upsides

Vanta secured $150M in Series C funding, boosting its growth potential.
Partnership with HITRUST enhances Vanta's credibility in the healthcare sector.
Rising demand for automated compliance solutions supports Vanta's market expansion.

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