Optimize systems that elevate educational access for all students

Are you ready to apply your technical expertise to make a significant impact in the educational sector? As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at MasteryPrep, you’ll ensure that our digital platforms are robust, scalable, and secure, providing a reliable learning environment for underserved students. Your skills will not only optimize our systems but also enhance the educational journey of thousands of students by ensuring uninterrupted access to critical learning resources.

In this role, you will work closely with the development and operations teams to design, implement, and maintain robust infrastructure solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), while also leading cybersecurity initiatives to protect our data and systems from threats. Your proactive approach to system reliability will prevent disruptions and maintain the high availability our users depend on. Join our mission-driven team where your passion for technical excellence meets our commitment to making education accessible and impactful for all students.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable infrastructure solutions to support our applications, with a focus on security.
Serve as the primary cybersecurity resource for the company, staying abreast of the latest threats and implementing measures to protect our systems and data.
Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and address potential risks.
Implement and maintain security controls, including access controls, encryption, and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
Automate infrastructure and deployment processes using tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation, ensuring consistency, scalability, and operational efficiency.
Develop and maintain comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and logging systems to ensure early detection of issues and minimize downtime.
Monitor system logs and network traffic for suspicious activity and respond to security incidents in a timely manner.
Work closely with development teams to ensure that applications are developed and deployed securely.
Mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge-sharing within the team.
Participate in on-call rotations to respond to critical incidents outside of regular business hours.

About MasteryPrep

Nearly 90% of low-income students graduate high school without a college-ready ACT or SAT score. MasteryPrep’s mission is to level the playing field in education by offering the most effective test preparation available – made accessible to all students.

Through more than 10 successful years of partnering with school districts and institutions on college readiness services and resources, MasteryPrep has surpassed one million students served since the company’s founding in 2012.

MasteryPrep increased its student outreach by 70 percent in 2021 and is ranked among the Inc. 5000 “Fastest Growing Companies,” featured by “Entrepreneur 360,” and selected among the “Growth Leaders” by Louisiana Economic Development.

Requirements

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Proven experience as a Site Reliability Engineer or similar role, with a strong focus on cybersecurity
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and CDK, with a proven track record of implementing these tools in production environments.
Strong knowledge of Google Firestore, PostgreSQL, TypeScript, React, and PHP
Experience implementing and maintaining security controls in cloud environments such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Microsoft Azure
Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
Experience conducting security audits and vulnerability assessments
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Located in Central or Eastern Time Zone

Preferred:

Certification in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH)
Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) systems
Familiarity with compliance standards such as FERPA, COPPA or PCI DSS
Knowledge of secure coding practices and application security testing techniques
Experience with network security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and VPNs

Benefits

$165,000-$175,000 starting salary based on qualifications
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment
Flexible work hours and remote work environment
Professional development opportunities and reimbursement for certifications and training
Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities
Employee benefits eligibility (health, disability, AD&D, life insurance)
Matching 401k
Paid time off
Generous paid holidays