Security Engineer

Chainguard

. Operate and sustain Chainguard’s cloud, IAM, and AI technology platforms .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $123,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IT administration and software development, with hands-on experience in IAM, AI/ML infrastructure, or cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure. Proficient in implementing security best practices and adapting to rapid changes in a dynamic startup environment.

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IT Administration SkillsIAM ExperienceCloud Platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure)Scripting and AutomationSecurity Best Practices

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Hard Skills

IT AdministrationSoftware DevelopmentIAMAI/ML InfrastructureCloud PlatformsScriptingAutomationTroubleshootingAccess ControlsAuthentication/Authorization Systems

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsClear CommunicationCollaborationAdaptabilityTeam-First Mentality

Industry Keywords

Cloud InfrastructureSecurity Best PracticesIdentity PoliciesMonitoringKnowledge Sharing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate and sustain Chainguard’s cloud, IAM, and AI technology platforms
Implement and maintain access controls, identity policies, and authentication/authorization systems
Support hardening and monitoring of cloud infrastructure alongside senior cloud architects
Assist in securing AI/ML pipelines and agentic workflows
Troubleshoot, automate, and maintain systems using IT administration or software engineering skills
Document processes and contribute to runbooks, playbooks, and internal knowledge-sharing
Adapt to shifting priorities and learn new tools or systems
Learn and apply security best practices under senior engineer guidance, with room to specialize

Requirements

What you’ll need

Airtight IT administration skills and/or software development background
Hands-on experience in at least one of IAM, AI/ML infrastructure, or cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure)
Security experience or working knowledge is a plus
Comfort with scripting, automation, and troubleshooting
Outstanding interpersonal skills, clear communication, and collaboration
Comfort with ambiguity and rapid change in a fast-moving, late-stage startup environment
Team-first mentality and eagerness to learn

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work remotely with team meetup opportunities
Bi-annual destination summits
Monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs
Stock options upon hire and promotion
Participation in secondary offerings
10 years to exercise stock options
100% covered health, vision and dental insurance premiums for employee and dependents
Flexible time off
18 weeks paid parental leave for birthing parents
12 weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents
Option to use parental leave all at once or throughout the child's first year