Staff Engineer - Container Security

About the role

Our Engineering team is dedicated to visionary leadership, autonomy, and ownership, fostering a dynamic environment that drives innovation in cybersecurity. As a member of this team, you will contribute to shaping the future of cybersecurity by building and enhancing Zero Trust Segmentation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build a new, innovative way to orchestrate Zero Trust Segmentation down to the application/pod level, identifying and blocking attack pathways in the container ecosystem.
• Understand and enhance modern container platforms like Kubernetes, Istio, OpenShift, AKS, EKS, GKE, etc.
• Own and design critical features and subsystems, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure implementations.
• Deliver rock-solid, maintainable code that supports our mission-critical enterprise infrastructure.
• Mentor junior engineers, new graduates, and interns, helping them develop into skilled professionals.
• Collaborate with the field organization and key customers to shape and refine our novel product offerings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience building distributed and scalable software systems.
• Proficiency in at least one higher-level language such as Go, Python, Java, etc.
• Experience with large, distributed, and scalable software systems.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and related technologies.
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, networking concepts, and debugging skills.
• Experience with networking and security controls is a plus.
• General TCP/IP networking knowledge.
• Unix/Linux programming environment experience.

Qualifications

• Passionate about innovation in cybersecurity.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Skills

• Experience with container orchestration and management tools.
• Knowledge of network security principles and practices.
• Ability to work with complex, distributed systems.
• Strong coding skills in relevant languages.

Benefits

At Illumio, we believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time, 5 days a week in Sunnyvale, CA.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee recognition programs

Company Commitment

We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Illumio, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit our careers page and submit your resume and cover letter. Illumio does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or recruiters. Illumio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.