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Full-Time

Staff Platform Security Engineer

Posted on 6/27/2024

Fivetran

Fivetran

1,001-5,000 employees

Automated data movement and management platform

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$168k - $210kAnnually

+ RSU Stock Grants

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
Communications
Git
AWS
Terraform
Development Operations (DevOps)
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Experience securing cloud architecture in multiple cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Collaborative experience working closely with product teams, SRE/DevOps, and developers
  • In-depth knowledge of security concepts, principles, and best practices
  • Hands-on experience with automation tools and scripting languages
  • Experience in developing infrastructure-as-a-code using Terraform, CloudFormation CI/CD, GitHub
  • Experience in container-based deployments (Kubernetes, Docker, GKE, EKS, AKS)
  • Strong understanding of architecting, deploying, and maintaining security tools and services
  • Ability to research and validate security vulnerabilities and propose solutions
  • Up-to-date knowledge of market trends and best practices in cloud security
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement cloud security strategies, policies, and procedures
  • Implement and manage security policies and best practices
  • Recommend industry-standard controls in the cloud
  • Validate and assist with security issue remediation
  • Collaborate with product teams to identify cloud solutions
  • Provide remediation guidance to engineering teams
  • Help identify security gaps and configure cloud accounts
  • Stay up-to-date with market trends and emerging technologies

Fivetran offers an automated platform for data movement that helps businesses manage their data efficiently through a process called ELT (Extract, Load, Transform). It features over 400 pre-built, no-code connectors that simplify the connection of various data sources and automatically handle updates and changes in data structure. Fivetran stands out from competitors with its strong focus on security, ensuring compliance with regulations like GDPR and HIPAA. The company's goal is to streamline data management for businesses of all sizes, allowing them to effectively utilize their data.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$889.3M

Headquarters

Oakland, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Fivetran's partnerships with major companies like BOOST and Deliveroo demonstrate its capability to handle complex data integration needs, leading to improved customer experiences and operational efficiencies.
  • The recent milestone of surpassing 500 connectors and continuous product innovation, such as the dbt Cloud orchestration integration, highlight Fivetran's commitment to staying ahead in the data integration market.
  • Recognition as a Challenger in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Integration indicates strong market positioning and potential for further growth.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive nature of the data integration market, with major players like Informatica and Talend, could pressure Fivetran to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Dependence on third-party platforms like Snowflake and Looker for data storage and analysis could pose integration challenges and limit flexibility.

What makes Fivetran unique

  • Fivetran's platform offers over 500 pre-built, no-code source connectors, the largest number in the data movement industry, simplifying data integration for clients.
  • The company's focus on automating the entire ELT process, including handling schema drift and data normalization, sets it apart from competitors who may require more manual intervention.
  • Fivetran's strong emphasis on security, with features like HITRUST certification and compliance with GDPR and HIPAA, provides a competitive edge in industries with stringent data protection requirements.
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