Security Engineer
Vast.ai•Los Angeles, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a skilled Security Engineer to join our dynamic team. We hire people with broad skill sets who also exhibit deep expertise. The ideal candidate will have experience in both offensive and defensive security, strong software development skills, and deep knowledge of Linux systems and containerization. This role provides the opportunity to work on cutting-edge GPU cloud technologies, tackle complex security challenges at scale, and directly enhance the resilience and trustworthiness of our infrastructure and services.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Strong programming skills in at least one language, ideally Python or C.
- Extensive knowledge of Linux kernel internals, containerization technologies, and virtualization
- Deep understanding of workload and network isolation techniques in multi-tenant environments
- Experience in securing and hardening cloud infrastructure, particularly in environments with untrusted workloads
- Strong background in network security, application security, and cloud-native security practices
- Experience with security testing tools and methodologies, such as OWASP, Burp Suite, and static/dynamic analysis tools
- Familiarity with common cybersecurity frameworks, including SOC 2, NIST, and CIS Controls
Nice To Haves
- Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or OSCP.
- Experience with DevSecOps practices and tools in cloud environments.
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements for operating cloud services.
- Experience with GPU programming and an understanding of GPU-specific security concerns.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Operations Team: Partner with our operations team to ensure compliance with relevant standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR
- Secure Architecture Design: Develop and implement secure architectures for our GPU cloud platform
- Security Assessments: Conduct security assessments, threat modeling, code reviews, and penetration testing
- Security Improvements: Develop and implement security fixes and improvements in collaboration with engineering teams
- Security Tools Management: Implement and manage security tools and systems, including SIEM, WAF, and EDR
- Documentation: Create and maintain security documentation, including policies, procedures, and technical guidelines
- Security Training: Provide security guidance and training to engineering teams to foster a security-first culture
- Incident Response: Participate in incident response activities and contribute to post-incident analysis and improvements
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Meaningful early-stage equity
- Onsite meals, snacks, and close collaboration with founders/tech leaders
- Ambitious, fast-paced startup culture where initiative is rewarded
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
