Security Engineer

Chainguard

18d • $105,000 - $123,000 • Remote

About The Position

We're looking for a Security Engineer to support fellow engineers across three critical functional areas: Identity and Access Management (IAM), AI, and Cloud. This is an earlier-career role built for someone with a strong IT administration and/or software development foundation who's ready to grow into security — you don't need deep expertise across all three areas, but you should bring real, hands-on experience in at least one, along with the technical fundamentals to ramp quickly into the others. You'll report to the Director of Cyber Resiliency and work shoulder-to-shoulder with more senior engineers, learning modern security practices while directly contributing to how we protect the cloud, AI, and identity systems our product and company run on. We also love folks who think bonfires are the jam. We're a late-stage startup, so priorities and tooling can shift quickly — this is a great environment to learn in, provided you're energized by that pace rather than thrown off by it. Like every Chainguardian, you'll take the work seriously without taking yourself too seriously, and default to good intentions in how you work with others.

Requirements

• Airtight IT administration skills and/or software development background — this is a must-have foundation for the role
• Hands-on experience in at least one of the following: IAM, AI/ML infrastructure, or cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure)
• Security experience or working knowledge is a plus, not a requirement — we're looking for strong fundamentals and a genuine desire to grow into security
• Comfort with scripting, automation, and a troubleshooting mindset
• Outstanding interpersonal skills — you'll be supporting engineers across multiple teams, so clear communication and collaboration matter as much as technical chops
• Comfort with ambiguity and rapid change — this is a fast-moving, late-stage startup environment
• A team-first mentality — someone who's eager to learn, shares context generously, and is motivated by helping teammates succeed

Responsibilities

• Operate and sustain Chainguard’s technology platforms (cloud, IAM, and AI)
• Help implement and maintain access controls, identity policies, and authentication/authorization systems
• Support the hardening and monitoring of cloud infrastructure alongside senior cloud architects
• Assist in securing AI/ML pipelines and agentic workflows as they scale across the company
• Troubleshoot, automate, and maintain systems using solid IT administration or software engineering skills
• Document processes and contribute to runbooks, playbooks, and internal knowledge-sharing
• Adapt to shifting priorities and pick up new tools or systems as the company's needs evolve
• Learn and apply security best practices under the guidance of senior engineers, with room to specialize over time

Benefits

• Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs.
• Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in secondary offerings and have 10 years to exercise your options
• 100% Covered Health Insurance: We cover 100% of your health, vision and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents. Nothing comes out of your paycheck.
• ∞ Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need – to do our best work, we need to recharge and reset.
• 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: We offer 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents, with the option to use it all at once or throughout your child's first year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed