Senior Cyber Security Engineer - Automation, Data Center & Networking Security

Latitude AI•Palo Alto, CA

12h•$160,000 - $240,000•Onsite

About The Position

Latitude AI (lat.ai) is developing automated driving technologies, including L3, for Ford vehicles at scale. The Enterprise Cyber Security team is focused on ensuring the resilience of the corporate environment, with a focus on protecting corporate systems, IP, and employee data. As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will be the hands-on technical lead securing High Performance Computing (HPC)/Virtualization environments. This role requires a deep understanding of this infrastructure, network architecture, and its dependent operations, including software/hardware/network engineering, fleet operations requirements, and administrative functions. You will leverage your knowledge and experience to design, implement, automate, and continuously improve the security posture.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security or a related field and 4+ years of relevant experience (or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience)
2+ years of related experience in vulnerability management and adjusting the risk rating/severity dependent on internal factors for cloud and other infra
High proficiency and Hands-on experience in cloud/virtualization technologies (AWS/HPC/MAAS)
Experience with Lustre, Kerberos, and Linux Administration
Proficiency in scripting languages, including Bash, Python, Go, or Java to create production level services and automation tools that incorporate into CI/CD
Proficiency and hands-on experience using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate the creation of cloud resources, virtualized systems, and review infrastructure deployments. E.g. Terraform, Cloud Formation, Ansible, or others
Ability to grasp new technologies quickly and prioritize and multitask on multiple responsibilities
Hands-on Experience with patching and hardening Linux, MacOS, and Windows Systems (clients and servers), images, and containers
Proficient in Network Protocols and Firewall Management, with hands-on experience in configuration and optimization to ensure network security internally and at perimeters
Critical thinking and a holistic view of Cyber Security with ability to balance security requirements with mission needs and collaboration across teams
Exceptional organizational and time management skills demonstrated through adept autonomy, independent work, collaborative teamwork, and a professional demeanor
Strong experience with architecting/deploying scalable security services and workloads in cloud native and virtualized environments
Strong experience with securing distributed applications and clustered compute workloads running on CPUs, GPUs, and TPUs
An Independent take-charge attitude while being open-minded, creatively thinking, willing to take calculated risks, and make informed decisions
Strong understanding of Cyber Security Standards (ISO27001, NIST 800-53)
Demonstrated proficiency and strength in verbal, written, presentation, and communications skills, including technical diagramming
A sense of camaraderie, compassion, and unparalleled passion/energy

Nice To Haves

8+ years related experience or 6 years with a Master’s degree; as a Data Center/Virtualization and/or Network Security Architect/Engineer
Experience with Jenkins
Experience with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles and implementations
Exposure to data governance, secure data movement, and storage lifecycle management

Responsibilities

Plan for, execute, and follow through on projects and engagements independently
Apply best practices in software, network, and infrastructure engineering
Deliver projects on time, on budget, with excellent quality and security configurations
Review existing and new deployments and architecture designs looking for design flaws, security improvements, and advocate for stronger security controls that meet functional and operational needs
Work hand-in-hand with the Cloud Platform, IT, and Product teams to research, design and develop security solutions and deployments and strategies tailored to Latitude’s business needs
Engage actively in Data Center and Network Security initiatives to assess existing security and implementations of supplemental technical solutions to improve security
Document findings, conduct comparisons, perform threat and risk assessments, and Proof of Concepts aiding the team in making informed decisions about the impact of various design options
Develop, Review, and Design the automation and orchestration for security aspects of cloud and virtualized deployments
Provide inputs into dashboards and report metrics on the status of the Cyber Security posture
Hands-on deployment of solutions, working independently and as part of a team
Provide mentoring and skill set knowledge transfer to team members and engineering staff
Moderate and contribute to Supercomputing System Administration that contributes to: Proactive monitoring, analysis, and correcting system security issues; Development of scripts to automate, perform security checks, and develop tools to enhance support of the Cloud/Virtualized systems and development environments; Developing playbooks/runbooks, operational and troubleshooting documentation
Evaluate and contribute to designs for Network and Infrastructure Solutions with Security and Functionality as pillars of implementation
Consult and advocate security best practices for DMZ architectures, NAC/NAP, lateral isolation, and multi-site data movement in Network management tooling (like Palo Alto, Fortinet, F5)
Understand engineering design limitations and provide guidance for teams to secure their deployments to achieve desired performance in budget and on time

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages
High-quality individual and family medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings account with available employer match
Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting
Employer-paid group term life insurance and the option to elect voluntary life insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid medical leave
Unlimited vacation
15 paid holidays
Daily lunches, snacks, and beverages available in all office locations
Pre-tax spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Monthly wellness stipend
Adoption/Surrogacy support program
Backup child and elder care program
Professional development reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Discounted programs that include legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
Company and team bonding outlets: employee resource groups, quarterly team activity stipend, and wellness initiatives
Annual bonus programs
Equity compensation