Staff Security Engineer (Infrastructure Security)

TL;DR

Staff Security Engineer (Cybersecurity, Cloud): Designing, implementing, and automating cutting-edge security solutions across complex cloud and containerized environments with an accent on secure-by-default patterns, infrastructure-as-code, and automation in Go. Focus on identifying vulnerabilities, integrating security into platform services, and influencing strategic security decisions across engineering and leadership.

Location: Hybrid (US-based, requires in-person participation at annual offsites)

Salary: $218,025–$256,500 USD

Company

hirify.global is building the emerging onchain platform and the future global financial system with a mission to increase economic freedom in the world.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls across multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, etc.), Kubernetes clusters, and containerized workloads (Docker).
• Develop secure-by-default patterns for infrastructure-as-code (Terraform) and container orchestration platforms.
• Write code in Go to automate security processes, enforce guardrails, and integrate security solutions.
• Conduct security reviews of cloud architecture, data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks), and routing configurations.
• Partner with engineering teams to embed security into the design and deployment of platform services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align security initiatives with business goals and influence senior leaders on technical decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement of security policies, threat detection mechanisms, and incident response automations.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in infrastructure security, with strong expertise in both AWS and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in writing Go for automation and guardrails, and deploying infrastructure with Terraform.
• Expertise across modern cloud and containerized platform technologies, including securing data platforms and cloud edge security.
• Proven ability to partner with engineering, product, and business teams to align security initiatives with broader company goals.
• Experience influencing senior leaders and stakeholders on technical decisions, risk tradeoffs, and enablement strategies.
• An execution-focused approach, capable of navigating ambiguity and delivering impactful results.

Nice to have

• Experience with hybrid cloud and on-prem environments, including GCP and Vercel.
• Proficiency in crafting Rego rules for Open Policy Agent (OPA).
• Physical networking and datacenter experience, including securing physical infrastructure.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first culture with required in-person participation at annual offsites.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, plus a Health Savings Account with company contributions.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Wellness Stipend, Mobile/Internet Reimbursement, Volunteer Time Off.
• Fertility Counseling and Benefits, and generous Time off/Leave Policy.
• Option of getting paid in digital currency.

Hiring process

• hirify.global is piloting an AI tool for initial screening interviews (voice recording and/or transcript review).
• hirify.global is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes.
• AI will not be used to make decisions impacting employment.