# Infrastructure Security Engineer, Public Sector

**Company:** [Scale AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/scale-ai)
**Location:** New York, NY, St. Louis, MO, Washington, DC
**Role:** Security Engineering
**Salary:** $149k – $342k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** AWS, Azure, GCP, Terraform, Kubernetes, Node.js, TypeScript, Python, JavaScript, SAST, DAST
**Posted:** 2026-07-24

> Infrastructure Security Engineer securing large-scale cloud environments, Kubernetes clusters, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform) for the Public Sector team. Requires active Top Secret clearance, infrastructure security experience, and proficiency in cloud, Kubernetes, and scripting languages.

## Job Description

## 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 Developer Experience, 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.

## Requirements
- At least an active Top Secret clearance (required; candidates without will not be considered).
- Proven experience as a Security Engineer with a focus on infrastructure security.
- Proficiency in NodeJS, TypeScript, Python, and/or Kubernetes.
- Strong understanding of modern Javascript application design.
- Production experience with Kubernetes backed services.
- Hands-on experience with SAST and DAST tools and methodologies.
- Familiarity with Terraform orchestration for infrastructure management.
- Ability to structure complex problems and diagnose root causes independently.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to influence security strategies and drive improvements within a team.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, OSCP).

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