SecOps Developer

TextNow is on a mission to make communications affordable and accessible for everyone. As a full MVNO operating our own mobile core network over LTE and 5G NSA, we have the unique advantage of controlling our network infrastructure end-to-end. We operate the HSS, PGW, and other critical network functions, giving us the flexibility to innovate and deliver exceptional service to millions of users.   About the Role   Join us in our mission to break down barriers to communication and free the flow of conversation for people everywhere.    T extNow  is looking for a new SecOps team member to secure,  monitor , and enable automated response within our infrastructure.     What  You’ll  Do   Ensure Secure & Reliable Systems:  Design, implement, and  maintain  security-focused infrastructure to protect  TextNow’s  services while ensuring reliability and scalability.   Security Automation & Infrastructure as Code:  Develop and enforce best practices using  Terraform, Ansible,  Crowdstrike , and AWS security tools , ensuring secure configurations, automated compliance checks, and  infrastructure as  code.   Threat Detection & Incident Response:   Participate  in an on-call rotation to respond to security incidents, investigate vulnerabilities, and implement proactive measures to prevent future threats. Work closely with engineering teams to remediate security risks.   Monitoring & Logging for Security:   Improve observability by implementing security  monitoring  solutions, logging best practices, and alerting mechanisms to detect anomalies and suspicious activity.   Access Control & Identity Management:  Manage IAM roles, permissions, and policies to ensure  least privilege access  and enforce security controls across cloud and internal systems.   Collaboration & Security Advocacy:   Work with DevOps, engineering, and compliance teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and promote a security-first culture.   Continuous Security Improvement:   Identify  and mitigate security vulnerabilities, conduct security assessments, and implement automated security scanning and hardening techniques.   Who You Ar e   Experienced in SecOps & SRE:  You have  5 + years of experience  in  Security Operations, Site Reliability Engineering, or  DevSecOps , with a strong understanding of cloud security, system reliability, and automation.   Hands-On with Security Tools & Cloud Platforms:  Proficient with  AWS security services, GitHub security controls, Terraform for secure infrastructure provisioning, and Ansible for automated security configurations.   Incident Response & Threat Management:  Experienced in handling security incidents, analyzing threats, and implementing remediation strategies to improve system defenses.   Proactive in Security Monitoring &  Hardening :  Strong background in logging, monitoring, and anomaly detection using tools like   SIEMs, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and cloud-native security solutions .   Experience working with development teams  to integrate security best practices into the SDLC (e.g.,  static  and dynamic code analysis).   Collaborative & Security-Minded:  Passionate about working with engineering teams to  embed security into CI/CD pipelines , enforce security policies, threat modeling, and risk assessments, and drive a security-first mindset across the   organizatio n .   Why TextNow? Rare opportunity to own a mobile core network at a full MVNO—not just configure someone else’s   High-impact role: your work directly affects millions of users’ connectivity   Small, senior team where your decisions and leadership shape the platform’s direction   Collaborative, low-ego engineering organization   Competitive compensation, equity, and comprehensive benefits   The expected base salary range for this role is: $136,300 - $273,900 a year United States (All other areas not listed above): USD $123,900 - $249,000   United States (NYC, CT, NJ, Seattle, LA, San Diego): USD $136,300 - $273,900   United States (San Francisco / Bay Area): USD $148,700 - $298,800  This role does not require or confer professional engineer status. Our total rewards package goes beyond base salary. We offer a comprehensive benefits program, an annual performance-based bonus, and equity opportunities that ensure you share in the success you help create. We know that exceptional talent doesn’t always fit neatly into a range, so if you’re passionate about our mission and think you can make a difference, we encourage you to apply, even if your compensation expectations are outside the listed range. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including your skills, experience, and location. Our goal is to offer a competitive package that reflects the impact and expertise you bring to the team. Let's chat! More about TextNow   Our culture   We’re proud of the culture that we’ve built at TextNow, but one of the most common questions we hear is ‘how do you continue to sustain it as the world and the company continues to change?’ The reality is that we’re only able to keep up because each and every TextNovian contributes to our culture through being involved, by living our values, sharing feedback, embracing change and more!   Our values   Customer Obsessed   We strive to have a deep understanding of our customers.  Do Right By Our People   We treat each other with fairness, respect, and integrity.  Accept the Challenge   We adopt a "Yes, We Can" mindset to achieve ambitious goals.  Act Like an Owner   We treat this company like it's our own... because it is!  Give a Damn   We are deeply committed and passionate about our work and achieving results.  Our benefits and more   This is a brief overview of the benefits that TextNow offers its employees. More complete details can be found in TextNow’s Benefit Guide