Security Engineer
Support engineers in Identity and Access Management, AI, and Cloud security at Chainguard. Ideal for those with strong IT admin or software development foundations seeking to grow into security roles, with hands-on experience in at least one focus area.
About the job
What you'll do
- Operate and sustain Chainguard’s technology platforms (cloud, IAM, and AI)
- Help implement and maintain access controls, identity policies, and authentication/authorization systems
- Support the hardening and monitoring of cloud infrastructure alongside senior cloud architects
- Assist in securing AI/ML pipelines and agentic workflows as they scale across the company
- Troubleshoot, automate, and maintain systems using solid IT administration or software engineering skills
- Document processes and contribute to runbooks, playbooks, and internal knowledge-sharing
- Adapt to shifting priorities and pick up new tools or systems as the company's needs evolve
- Learn and apply security best practices under the guidance of senior engineers, with room to specialize over time
What we're looking for
- Airtight IT administration skills and/or software development background — this is a must-have foundation for the role
- Hands-on experience in at least one of the following: IAM, AI/ML infrastructure, or cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure)
- Security experience or working knowledge is a plus, not a requirement — we're looking for strong fundamentals and a genuine desire to grow into security
- Comfort with scripting, automation, and a troubleshooting mindset
- Outstanding interpersonal skills — you'll be supporting engineers across multiple teams, so clear communication and collaboration matter as much as technical chops
- Comfort with ambiguity and rapid change — this is a fast-moving, late-stage startup environment
- A team-first mentality — someone who's eager to learn, shares context generously, and is motivated by helping teammates succeed
Compensation and Benefits
Base Salary Range: $105,000–$123,000 USD
- Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs.
- Our Approach to Equity: Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in secondary offerings and have 10 years to exercise your options.
- 100% Covered Health Insurance: We cover 100% of your health, vision and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- ∞ Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need – to do our best work, we need to recharge and reset.
- 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: We offer 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents, with the option to use it all at once or throughout your child's first year.
Skills
IAM, Cloud Platforms, GCP, AWS, Azure, Ai/Ml Infrastructure, Scripting, Automation, It Administration, Software Development, Security Best Practices, Troubleshooting, Python, Terraform
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