Chainguard

Manager, Product Security

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Security, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with a minimum of 7 years of experience in product security, and demonstrated leadership experience managing a team of security professionals. Strong knowledge of DevSecOps practices, secure coding methodologies, and experience with security tools such as SCA, SAST, CNAPP, and threat enrichment is required. Expertise in network, data, and cloud security principles, alongside a deep understanding of security standards and best practices, is also necessary.

Responsibilities

As a Manager, Product Security, you will lead, manage, coach, and develop a team of security professionals responsible for Product Security within all Chainguard products. You will drive Product Security initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, contribute to the security strategy, and integrate security measures into the software development life cycle through collaboration with Engineering and Product teams. You will also lead new and ongoing security initiatives, participate in security escalations, design and deliver internal collateral, author internal processes, and contribute to thought leadership content to deepen security fluency. Finally, you will serve as an escalation point for critical security incidents and ensure timely remediation.

Skills

DevSecOps
Secure Coding
SCA
SAST
CNAPP
Threat Enrichment
Network Security
Data Security
Cloud Security
Security Standards
Security Best Practices

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.

Key Metrics

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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