Staff Security Engineer

Saildrone • Hybrid in Alameda, CA

72d • $189,000 - $229,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

Saildrone's security team is growing! As we expand our customer base and mission portfolio, we face an ever-evolving threat landscape. Our vehicles operate far from home, for months at a time, everywhere from crowded inland waterways to remote nature sanctuaries to contested waters. You will have a direct hand in making sure our drones, data, and platform provide reliable service at all times.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a computer-related engineering field such as computer science or computer engineering, or equivalent experience
• Eight or more years of progressive, applicable experience
• Proficiency with at least two programming languages, ideally at least one of Python, C/C++, Go, or TypeScript
• Infrastructure automation frameworks such as Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet
• Cloud providers and their services, especially Amazon Web Services
• Previous security experience of some sort: security development, infrastructure security, security operations, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in a computer-related engineering field such as computer science or computer engineering, or equivalent experience
• One or more of the following: Kubernetes and container technologies, IoT or robotics technologies, including firmware, CAN architectures, and real-time operating systems
• Security monitoring and incident response tools
• Experience with handling DoD security requirements such as CMMC, Cloud Computing SRG, or similar

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and operating automated security systems for our drones and shore-side systems
• Reviewing designs and code from other engineering teams, with an eye toward security defects
• Responding to security incidents as part of a rotating on-call schedule
• Assessing the company's compliance with security standards, like NIST 800-171 or ISO 27001
• Testing the company's security posture through manual and automated means, including tabletop exercises, penetration tests, and offensive scanners
• Collaborating with teams across the company to achieve security goals

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick time and parental leave
• Comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision plans, and HSA with employer matching
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Stock Options
• Annual stipend for continued learning and development
• Quarterly company BBQs at our Alameda HQ (bring your friends and family!)
• Free Bay Area Public Transportation via AlamedaTMA with the BayPass Clipper Card

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Telecommunications
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees