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Security Engineer

Chainguard
Location
United States - Remote
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Information Security
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 3+ years of information security or software development experience
  • Experience securing Cloud-native environments
  • Experience with endpoint detection and response
  • Ability to craft automation with languages such as Go, Python, shell scripts
  • Bachelor’s of Science degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Security, Information System
Nice to have
  • Investigative mindset
  • Bias for macOS or Linux technology
  • Passion for all things AI
  • Digital forensics and incident response knowledge, skills, and experience
  • Offensive security a plus
What the job really is

As a Security Engineer at Chainguard, you'll focus on enhancing the company's security posture through collaborative efforts with various teams. Your responsibilities will include designing and optimizing security controls, conducting threat hunts, and leading incident response efforts. You'll also have the opportunity to research the threat landscape and develop automation solutions, all while working in a flexible, remote-first environment.

Benefits
  • Flexible & Remote-First Culture
  • Receive stock options upon hire and promotion
  • 100% Covered Health Insurance
  • ∞ Flexible Time Off
  • 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Things to weigh
  • Rotational on-call responsibilities are mentioned, but workload is described as reasonable and shared
  • No specific mention of the tech stack used, aside from automation languages
  • Salary range provided, but no details on performance reviews or raises
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