Security Engineer, Infrastructure

Scale AI; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 237,600 - 297,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Learning and development stipend

Generous PTO

Commuter stipend

Equity-based compensation

Job summary

A leading technology company located in San Francisco is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Security Engineer to secure its platforms and maintain integrity across cloud environments. Responsibilities include securing large cloud infrastructure, conducting security assessments, and mentoring team members on best practices. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in security engineering, proficiency in tools like Kubernetes and Terraform, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $237,600—$297,000 USD with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Security Engineer focusing on product security.
• Experience orchestrating and securing GPU clusters.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Secure infrastructure across cloud providers like AWS and Azure.
• Implement and maintain security configurations and policies.
• Conduct security assessments to identify vulnerabilities.
• Educate and mentor team members on security best practices.

Skills

Security Engineer

NodeJS

TypeScript

Kubernetes

Infrastructure as code

Cloud Security

Education

Relevant security certifications

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 and Benefits

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

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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