Staff Engineer - Backend Java

Illumio; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a Cloud Architect to deliver cloud architecture that addresses business challenges in Sunnyvale, California. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to design and manage scalable cloud-based architectures using AWS, Azure, or GCP. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience with cloud platforms, Kubernetes, and programming languages like Python or Java. This position emphasizes a commitment to innovation and diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cloud Architect or similar role.
• Extensively used AWS/Azure/GCP platforms at the API/programming level.
• In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes and containerization technologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cloud architecture that solves business problems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect scalable cloud solutions.
• Design, deploy, and manage cloud-based architecture.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Kubernetes

AWS

Python

Java

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Job description

Onwards Together!

Illumio is the leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks and enable operational resilience. Powered by the Illumio AI Security Graph, our breach containment platform identifies and contains threats across hybrid multi‑cloud environments – stopping the spread of attacks before they become disasters.

Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ for Microsegmentation, Illumio enables Zero Trust, strengthening cyber resilience for the infrastructure, systems, and organizations that keep the world running.

Our Team's Vision:

Our Engineering team is driven by a culture that thrives on visionary leadership, autonomy, and ownership, creating a dynamic synergy that drives us forward in the ever‑evolving landscape of cybersecurity.

When you join our team, you become part of the leader in Zero Trust Segmentation. You'll work with a cutting‑edge technology stack that spans operating systems, distributed applications, and immersive UI/visualization tools.

We're shaping the future of cybersecurity. And together, we will continue to build world‑class products—led by people with different perspectives, backgrounds, and a commitment to innovation in a time when the world faces its greatest cybersecurity threats in history.

Your Impact:

• Deliver cloud architecture that solves the business problem and balances architecture and business margins
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including Product manager, developers, DevOps engineers to understand business requirements and architect scalable cloud solutions
• Design, deploy, and manage cloud‑based architecture using industry best practices, focusing on efficiency, scalability, availability, performance, and security
• Evaluate and select appropriate cloud technologies, platforms, and tools, including Kubernetes, to meet the company's needs and drive innovation
• Optimize cloud‑based systems for high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery
• Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure the health and performance of the cloud infrastructure
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and other operational issues in the cloud environment
• Stay up‑to‑date with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in cloud computing, distributed systems, and cyber security

Your Toolkit:

• Proven experience as a Cloud Architect or a similar role, designing and implementing cloud‑based solutions in a production environment
• AWS / Azure / GCP cloud experience:
  • Extensively used one of these platforms at the API/programming level
  • Experience with networking and security controls is a plus
• Language and programming requirements:
  • Experience in one or more programming languages: Java, Python
  • REST API client experience
  • CloudFormation, Terraform are nice to have
  • Working knowledge of Spring or similar ecosystems; knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker containers is good to have
  • Gang of four design patterns
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• In‑depth knowledge of Kubernetes and containerization technologies
• Built highly scalable distributed system from ground up
• Experience with building highly scalable and resilient cloud services
• Excellent problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work in an agile environment and drive initiatives with clarity and purpose

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Our Commitment:

Illumio believes that an environment of unique backgrounds, experiences, viewpoints, and individual contributions drives our success and makes us stronger together. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a diverse culture and emphasizing inclusion and belonging.

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.

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, Illumio will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.