Remote Senior Security Engineer - Kernel & Virtualization

DigitalOcean; United States; On-site; USD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Reimbursement for conferences and training

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

DigitalOcean is seeking a Senior Product Security Engineer to enhance the security of their virtualization stack. This role emphasizes collaboration with engineering teams to propose effective security measures and develop threat models. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of kernel security features and be able to mentor others in security best practices. This remote position offers a competitive salary and benefits that prioritize employee well-being.

Join a company dedicated to innovation and a culture centered on employee growth and development.

Qualifications

• Deep familiarity with kernel security features like AppArmor or SELinux.
• Experience with virtualization stacks such as Qemu and KVM.
• Capacity to communicate security topics effectively.

Responsibilities

• Propose and implement mitigations for the virtualization stack's threats.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement security measures.
• Mentor teams in security best practices.

Skills

Kernel security features

Systems architecture

Security best practices

Threat modeling

Virtualization stacks

Job description

DigitalOcean is seeking a Senior Product Security Engineer to enhance the security of their virtualization stack. This role emphasizes collaboration with engineering teams to propose effective security measures and develop threat models. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of kernel security features and be able to mentor others in security best practices. This remote position offers a competitive salary and benefits that prioritize employee well-being.

Join a company dedicated to innovation and a culture centered on employee growth and development.