Lead Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Alteryx Inc.; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Connectivity Plus $150

Home office reimbursement $200

Job summary

Alteryx Inc. is seeking a Senior Vulnerability Management Engineer. This remote-friendly role focuses on reducing cyber risk by maturing the vulnerability program and coordinating with engineering teams on cloud and container security.

You will triage vulnerabilities, manage scanning tools, leverage threat intel, and develop remediation plans while documenting processes for IT, Engineering, and Security stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in information security, vulnerability management, or related roles.
• Experience with enterprise vulnerability platforms and cloud environments.
• Experience developing remediation plans and security requirements for SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Triage vulnerabilities and track them through the lifecycle.
• Monitor for known vulnerabilities across the platform and cloud infra.
• Install, monitor, test, and administer vulnerability scanning tools.
• Use threat intel to respond to potential adversaries and incidents.
• Partner with engineering teams to secure cloud and container infra.
• Develop remediation plans and documentation for stakeholders.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Cloud security

CI/CD security

Terraform

Ansible

Git

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Threat intelligence

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Tenable.io

Rapid7

Qualys

Jenkins

Job description

**Alteryx** is searching for a **Senior Vulnerability Management Engineer**. This position is remote-friendly.**Position Overview:**As a Senior Vulnerability Management Engineer, you will be responsible for managing projects and initiatives focused on reducing cyber security risk associated with system vulnerabilities across the enterprise. You will assist in governing and maturing Alteryx’s vulnerability program while managing technology vulnerabilities, researching cyber incidents and effectively co-leading comprehensive investigations and other security related activities.**Primary Responsibilities:*** Contribute to the vulnerability management process including triaging identified vulnerabilities and tracking them through the vulnerability lifecycle.* Be an integral part of our vulnerability management program ensuring we are monitoring for known vulnerabilities which pose a risk to our platform* Installation, monitoring, testing, troubleshooting, and administration of the vulnerability scanning tools* Use our threat intelligence & vulnerability data to ensure we’re effectively responding to potential adversaries* Partner with multiple engineering teams to ensure we’re effectively monitoring our cloud and container infrastructure* Perform security and technical analysis of solutions, design decisions and threats* Ensure scheduled scans are covering 100% of intended assets and are being run successfully* Configure, optimize, and test vulnerability scans against new and existing Operating Systems and platforms* Ability to develop effective communication and remediation plans for a variety of stakeholders including IT, Engineering, and Security* Developing process documentation including contributions to policies and procedures**Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience/training* 5+ years in an Information Security or IT role, preferably in red teaming, offensive security, penetration testing, reverse engineering, incident response, vulnerability management, or consulting* Proficiency with enterprise vulnerability management platforms such as Tenable.io, Rapid7, Qualys, etc.* Demonstrated success with Vulnerability Management program(s) or remediation efforts* Strong skills in engineering and operational tools and technologies e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes – trying to get rid of Jenkins* Knowledge about CI/CD practices and experience incorporating security requirements into a SDLC.* Strong skills in critical thinking, decision making, problem solving, and attention to detail**Valued Skills:*** Industry security certifications such as CISSP, or others* Strong knowledge in major cloud environments such as AWS, GCP or AzureAlteryx is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation. Final compensation is determined by several factors, including but not limited to relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.The base salary range for this role in the United States is $160,000 to $185,000. This role is also eligible for a target annual bonus of 15% of base salary, based on individual and company performance.In addition to base pay and bonus eligibility, this role includes clear forms of additional compensation, such as:* A monthly Connectivity Plus stipend of $150 to support remote work-related expenses* An annual $200 home office reimbursementAlteryx offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being, including:* Medical, dental, and vision coverage* 401(k) with company match* Paid parental leave, caregiver leave, and flexible time off* Mental health support and wellness reimbursement* Career development and education assistanceFind yourself checking a lot of these boxes but doubting whether you should apply? At Alteryx, we support a growth mindset for our associates through all stages of their careers. If you meet some of the requirements and you share our values, we encourage you to apply. As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we’re invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.Find yourself checking a lot of these boxes but doubting whether you should apply? At Alteryx, we support a growth mindset for our associates through all stages of their careers. If you meet some of the requirements and you share our values, we encourage you to apply. As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we’re invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.**Benefits & Perks:**Alteryx has amazing benefits for all Associates which can be viewed here.For roles in San Francisco and Los Angeles: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Alteryx will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.This position involves access to software/technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.