Hybrid Senior Software Security Engineer

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About the role

  • Software Security Engineer at Spectro Cloud focusing on securing Kubernetes-based platforms for AI infrastructure. Responsible for implementing security controls and managing incident responses across the platform.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and operate security controls for Kubernetes-based production platforms
  • Harden containers, nodes, and cluster configurations to meet production-grade security standards
  • Conduct in-depth security reviews of infrastructure using IaC practices (Terraform, Helm, GitOps)
  • Implement and automate security enforcement via scripts, policies, and tooling (e.g., OPA, Kyverno, admission controllers)
  • Perform architecture and design reviews with a focus on least privilege, defense-in-depth, and attack surface reduction
  • Advance platform security monitoring through logging, alerting, and SIEM integrations
  • Build automation (Bash, Python, Go) to scale security operations and reduce manual effort
  • Apply AI/ML techniques to detect anomalous behavior, zero-day threats, and advanced attack patterns
  • Leverage AI-driven tools for policy generation, risk scoring, and remediation prioritization
  • Develop approaches to identify configuration drift and misconfigurations across Kubernetes and IaC environments
  • Lead and evolve incident response processes; act as a primary escalation point when needed
  • Conduct blameless post-mortems and ensure timely remediation of security gaps
  • Own vulnerability management across platform, cloud, and application layers
  • Strengthen security posture through baseline standardization and operational readiness
  • Oversee secrets management, encryption strategies, and access control policies
  • Champion a “Security as Code” mindset and promote shared ownership through Security Champions programs
  • Balance startup speed with scalable, long-term security practices
  • Partner closely with engineering teams to embed security into development workflows (DevSecOps)
  • Collaborate with SRE on platform hardening, incident response, and reliability improvements
  • Clearly communicate security risks and posture to technical and executive stakeholders

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in Software Security, Product Security, or DevSecOps
  • 2+ years in a technical leadership or mentorship role
  • Deep, hands-on expertise in Kubernetes security and cloud-native systems
  • Strong experience securing Linux, containers, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Proven track record managing real-world security incidents in production environments
  • Strong programming/scripting skills (Go, Python, Bash, or similar)
  • Solid understanding of compliance frameworks (FIPS, CIS, STIG) and their practical application
  • Hands-on experience with image hardening and secure system configurations
  • Experience driving penetration testing programs and managing external vendors

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. 100% coverage for employees, 90% for dependents
  • Access to a retirement savings plan
  • Flexible time off, including 12 paid holidays
  • Catered lunches on in-office days, mobile/internet reimbursement

Job title

Senior Software Security Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$185,000 - $215,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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