Security Operations Engineer

Security Operations EngineerIsland is the ideal environment for enterprise work — security is everywhere without ever getting in the way. The Island Enterprise Platform unifies AI enablement, network access, data protection, identity, and endpoint control into one coherent workspace, giving organizations universal visibility and control while delivering a fast, fluid, beautifully simple experience to users. It's not just a better way to secure work. It's a better way to work.Backed by Coatue Management, Insight Partners, Sequoia Capital, and others, and trusted by some of the largest enterprises on the planet, Island is redefining what the modern workplace can be.We're looking for a Security Operations Engineer who will own the day-to-day operation and continuous improvement of our vulnerability and compliance scanning program. This person will play a critical role in strengthening Island's security posture across both commercial and FedRAMP environments, ensuring we meet the rigorous standards required by government and enterprise customers.You will drive scanning operations across the stack, partner closely with compliance and engineering teams, and help scale our security tooling and processes as we grow. This is a strong entry point into a fast-moving product security team, with clear opportunities for expanded ownership and impact over time.Note: This position is 100% in-office at our Coppell, TX headquarters near Dallas (Monday through Friday). We believe collaboration and culture thrive face-to-face, and we can't wait to welcome you to the team.What You'll DoOperate and maintain vulnerability scanning tools across web applications (Burp Suite), infrastructure/network (Nessus), and container/runtime environments (Sysdig), with exposure to Wiz as a plusRun scans on a regular cadence and on-demand for releases, audits, and special initiativesSupport FedRAMP continuous monitoring (ConMon) activities across US GovCloud environmentsAssist with evidence collection and compliance tracking, including familiarity with NIST 800-53 controls and tools like eMASSTriage scan results, identify and filter false positives, prioritize findings by risk, and open/track remediation tickets in JiraPartner with engineering teams to ensure SLA adherence and timely remediationProduce reports and compliance artifacts for internal stakeholders and external auditorsContribute to and maintain the compliance evidence repositoryImprove scanning workflows through automation, scheduling, alerting, and result normalizationCollaborate closely with the SecOps Lead and broader product security team, contributing to sprint planning and cross-functional initiativesWhat You Bring1–3 years of experience in security operations, IT security, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience through internships, labs, or personal projects)Hands-on familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools such as Burp Suite, Nessus, Tenable, or similar (experience with at least one required)Basic understanding of AWS cloud infrastructure and containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker, Chainguard)Exposure to structured compliance environments; familiarity with FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, or similar frameworks is a strong plusStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple open findings and parallel workstreamsA curious, self-driven mindset with a desire to expand beyond a defined lane over timeScripting or automation skills (Python, Bash) are a plusClear and effective communication skills across Slack, Zoom, and email in a distributed team environmentUS citizenship and ability to work within FedRAMP-regulated environmentsAbility to work onsite in Dallas, TXWhy Island?Build in a category-defining companyWork on problems at the intersection of AI, security, and enterprise productivityBacked by top-tier investorsTrusted by leading global enterprisesCompetitive compensation and meaningful equityA fast-moving, high-impact environmentWhat We OfferComprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage401(k) with company matchGenerous paid time off and company holidaysProfessional development opportunitiesCollaborative, high-performance cultureModern office environment in Dallas, TXIsland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.