Role: Senior Cloud-Native Security \& Infrastructure Engineer (Kubernetes/DevOps)
Type: Remote
We are looking for a highly experienced and security-focused
Senior Cloud-Native Security \& Infrastructure Engineer
to join our team. With
8+ years of dedicated experience
, you will ensure the secure, efficient, and compliant operation of services built on technologies like
Kubernetes
,
Rancher
,
Keycloak
, and
Kong
.
What You'll Do: Core Responsibilities
As our Senior Engineer, you will own the full lifecycle of our infrastructure and security systems:
Cloud-Native Platform Ownership:
Architect, implement, and maintain our foundational cloud platform, specializing in
Kubernetes (RKE2/Rancher)
orchestration, and managing traffic flow using
Kong Ingress/Egress
and related networking tools.
Identity and Access Management (IAM):
Lead the strategy and deployment of our
Single Sign-On (SSO)
and
Identity Provider (IDP)
solutions, expertly configuring and securing
Keycloak
and
LDAP
integration.
Infrastructure Security:
Design, configure, and audit network security components, including firewalls, VPNs, and granular access controls, strictly adhering to security best practices.
Data and Artifact Management:
Ensure the stability and security of critical systems like the
Ceph
distributed storage cluster and the
Artifactory
artifact repository.
Compliance Engineering:
Develop, document, and enforce security policies and standards to maintain strict compliance with industry regulations, including
HIPAA
,
PCI-DSS
, and
GDPR
.
Monitoring and Response:
Implement security monitoring and analysis tools, proactively hunting for threats in system logs and leading rapid incident response and vulnerability mitigation efforts.
Secure Development Lifecycle:
Collaborate closely with development teams to embed security directly into the CI/CD pipeline, promoting secure coding practices and implementing automated security testing.
Mentorship and Strategy:
Provide expert technical leadership and guidance to junior team members, and stay ahead of industry trends to recommend innovative infrastructure and security improvements.
What You'll Bring: Required Skills \& Experience
Experience:
Minimum of
8 years
of progressive experience in Infrastructure and Security Engineering, with a strong emphasis on cloud-native environments.
Container Expertise:
Deep, hands-on expertise with
Kubernetes
administration and security, specifically utilizing
Rancher (RKE2)
.
Security Foundation:
Strong knowledge of fundamental security principles, including identity and access management, authentication, authorization, and cryptographic best practices.
Authentication Tools:
Direct experience implementing and managing
SSO, Keycloak, LDAP, and OAuth
for enterprise systems.
Networking:
Proficiency in core networking concepts (
TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP
) and experience configuring secure network topology and access controls.
Compliance Knowledge:
Strong understanding of major regulatory frameworks (
HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR
) and experience building compliant infrastructure.
Highly Valued (Bonus Skills):
Prior experience managing
Ceph
and
Artifactory
.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
Clearance:
Must be eligible for up to a
Top Secret Security Clearance
.