Security Engineer, Infrastructure

Scale AI, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 237,600 - 297,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Learning and development stipend

Generous PTO

Commuter stipend

Job summary

Scale AI, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure Security Engineer to ensure the security of our platform, primarily focused on cloud environments. The role includes securing infrastructure over large cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, and collaborating with teams to integrate security throughout the lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in cloud security, infrastructure automation, and advanced security practices, and will play an essential role in enhancing our security posture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Security Engineer with a focus on product security.
• Demonstrated ability to influence security strategies and drive improvements.
• Relevant security certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Secure infrastructure across large cloud hosting providers.
• Implement and maintain robust security configurations for cloud environments.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits.

Skills

Cloud Security

Infrastructure Automation

NodeJS

TypeScript

Kubernetes

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure Security Engineer to join our team. This role is integral to ensuring the security and integrity of our platform. You will be responsible for securing large cloud environments, orchestrating and securing various compute clusters, and reviewing infrastructure as code. Your expertise in cloud security, infrastructure automation, and advanced security practices will be essential in maintaining and enhancing our security posture.

Responsibilities

• Secure infrastructure across large cloud hosting providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Implement and maintain robust security configurations and policies for cloud environments.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits of infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities and areas for improvement.
• Develop and enforce security best practices for infrastructure automation and orchestration.
• Collaborate with DeveloperExperience, IT, and product teams to integrate security into all stages of the infrastructure lifecycle.
• Review and secure infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Educate and mentor team members on infrastructure security best practices and emerging threats.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Security Engineer with a focus on product security.
• Proficiency in NodeJS, TypeScript, and Kubernetes.
• Experience with orchestrating and securing GPU clusters.
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts and their implications to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to influence security strategies and drive improvements within an organization.
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security Specialty, Certified Cloud Security Professional) are a plus.
• Experience in a senior or lead security role is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position and may be inclusive of several career levels at Scale; it will be determined during the interview process based on work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and relevant education or training. Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process, and confirm whether the hired role will be eligible for equity grant. You'll also receive benefits including, but not limited to: comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO. Additionally, this role may be eligible for additional benefits such as a commuter stipend.

Base salary range for this full‑time position in the locations of San Francisco, New York, Seattle is: $237,600 – $297,000 USD.

EEO Statement

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