Chainguard

IT Specialist

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Technology & ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess experience in IT support, particularly within a remote or fast-paced startup environment, and demonstrate comfort with macOS, Linux, and mobile device management (MDM) platforms. They must be a clear communicator with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical individuals, exhibiting empathy, patience, and a people-first mindset. Furthermore, candidates should be proactive, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining a security-conscious approach and an understanding of scalable systems. Finally, the ideal candidate should be able to travel on a quarterly basis.

Responsibilities

The IT Specialist will respond quickly and kindly to IT support requests via Slack, email, or ticketing systems, provision laptops, software, and systems, collaborate with HR and Recruiting on onboarding, maintain clear and helpful IT documentation, troubleshoot issues across macOS and Linux endpoints, monitor MDMs and security tooling, assist with offsite A/V setups, participate in on-call rotations, and suggest improvements, automate repetitive tasks, and generally streamline processes to enhance productivity and reduce frustration for team members.

Skills

IT support
Slack
Email support
Ticketing systems
Provisioning laptops
macOS
Linux
MDMs
Security tooling
A/V setup
Troubleshooting
Automation
Remote support

Chainguard

Supply chain risk management and audits

About Chainguard

Chainguard specializes in managing risks in supply chains, particularly for businesses that rely on software. They conduct audits to identify risks and provide detailed reports with recommendations for improvement. Their unique offering includes a curated base container image distro, which helps businesses transition to secure software environments. Chainguard also provides supply chain observability services, allowing companies to track their software's origins and dependencies.

Kirkland, WashingtonHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$249MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, CybersecurityIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Equity/stock options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Remote Work Options
Home Office Stipend
Health Insurance
Wellness Program

Risks

Increased competition from other cybersecurity startups in the Seattle area.
Potential overvaluation risk with Chainguard's rapid valuation increase to $1.12 billion.
Rapid product expansion may lead to execution challenges for Chainguard.

Differentiation

Chainguard Images have 97.6% fewer vulnerabilities than industry alternatives.
The company offers a curated base container image distro for secure software supply chains.
Chainguard provides detailed audits and reports for supply chain risk management.

Upsides

Chainguard raised $140 million in Series C funding, boosting its growth potential.
Increased demand for secure container images aligns with Chainguard's core offerings.
Rising adoption of AI frameworks supports Chainguard's new CPU/GPU containers.

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