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Senior Engineer, Container Security
Develops container security solutions for Zero Trust Segmentation in Kubernetes ecosystems, enhancing platforms like Istio and EKS. Requires 5+ years in distributed systems, proficiency in Go/Python/Java, and strong networking expertise; involves mentoring and customer collaboration.
170k – 196kSunnyvale, CASecurity EngineeringOnsite5+ YOE
About the role
Responsibilities
- Build orchestration for Zero Trust Segmentation at application/pod level in container ecosystems, identifying and blocking attack pathways.
- Enhance modern container platforms including Kubernetes, Istio, OpenShift, AKS, EKS, GKE.
- Own and design critical features and subsystems, defend designs, deliver scalable, stable, secure implementations.
- Mentor junior engineers, new-grads, and interns.
- Collaborate with field organization and key customers to shape the product.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in computer science or equivalent (Master’s a plus).
- 5+ years building distributed & scalable software systems.
- Proficient in Go, Python, Java (at least one).
- Experience with large, distributed, scalable software systems.
- Familiarity and passion for Kubernetes and related technologies.
- Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, networking concepts, debugging.
- Unix/Linux programming experience.
- TCP/IP networking knowledge.
- Networking and security controls experience (plus).
Skills
KubernetesIstioOpenshiftAksEKSGKEGoPythonJavaTCP/IPLinuxData StructuresAlgorithmsNetworkingSecurity Controls
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