Security Engineer (Infrastructure)

Scale AI; Washington; On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

Mental healthcare services

Learning & development stipend

Parental leave support

Job summary

Scale AI is seeking an Infrastructure Security Engineer to secure and evolve the company’s platform. The role focuses on cloud security across AWS/Azure/GCP, securing compute clusters, and auditing infrastructure as code to prevent vulnerabilities.

You will implement robust security configurations, develop best practices for automation, and mentor teammates on emerging threats while collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed security throughout the lifecycle.

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.
• Experience in a senior or lead security role is preferred.
• 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.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts and their implications to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Secure infrastructure across large cloud hosting providers (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.

Skills

NodeJS

TypeScript

Kubernetes

GPU cluster orchestration

Cloud security

Security reviews

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
• 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

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing: Our holistic approach to supporting Scaliens includes comprehensive health coverage, dental and vision insurance, mental healthcare services, and more. PTO policies and accommodating schedules ensure you'll get time off when you need it to relax and recharge. Note that our offerings may vary by region as we strive to respond to the unique needs of Scaliens around the globe.
• Personal & Career Growth: Continuously learn and grow through annual learning & development stipend, attending leadership breakfasts, manager training, speaker series, and joining an ERG.
• Building Scale Community: We welcome guests to our offices, and you can expect to see Scalien families and friends around. Join local happy hours, and accept invites to game nights, book clubs, and many other employee-led community events.
• Parental Support: Balancing work and family is essential, and Scale understands the importance of having adequate leave policies in place to promote a healthy home and work life.

Proven experience as a Security Engineer with a focus on product securityProficiency in NodeJS, TypeScript, and KubernetesExperience with orchestrating and securing GPU clustersProficiency in infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform and CloudFormationExperience in a senior or lead security role is preferredDemonstrated ability to influence security strategies and drive improvements within an organizationRelevant security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security Specialty, Certified Cloud Security Professional) are a plusExcellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts and their implications to both technical and non-technical stakeholders