Platform Security Engineer at Saronic

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Defense, AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software/Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related field
3+ years building on AWS with Terraform (ALB/ELB, IAM, KMS, Secrets Manager, Route53, VPC/SGs)
Strong knowledge of cryptographic and IAM fundamentals (key policies, rotation, certificates, OIDC/OAuth2)
Demonstrated experience enforcing IMDSv2, least-privilege roles, and network controls at scale
Experience designing secure protocols/APIs and integrating auth into service code (e.g., Go/Rust/TypeScript)
Proven ability to perform threat modeling and conduct design/code security reviews
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; effective collaboration across platform, embedded, and field teams
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Senior Engineers: 3+ years securing production cloud platforms (identity, secrets/KMS, network posture), preferably in autonomy, robotics, aerospace, or defense
Staff Engineers: 8+ years including technical leadership across secure-by-default platform modules, short-lived credential issuance, and cross-account policy design; demonstrated ownership from design through operational rollout

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain secure-by-default infrastructure on AWS using Terraform (ALB/OIDC, IAM, KMS, Secrets Manager, Route53, VPC/SGs)
Standardize OIDC at the edge (ALB/ingress) for internal and external applications; define scopes, claims, and token lifecycles
Own secrets and key management: KMS key policies, rotation schedules, cross-account access, and automated issuance for services and tools
Enforce IMDSv2 required, least-privilege IAM roles, and tight security groups across modules; add CI/policy checks to prevent regressions
Design secure protocols/APIs for service↔service and boat↔cloud communication (mTLS/TLS, certificate issuance/rotation, revocation)
Manage short-lived credentials used by fleet/overlay services; implement rotation, auditing, and incident response runbooks
Prefer service-mediated S3 access over broad pre-signed URLs; codify bucket policies, logging, and access boundaries
Build centralized, tamper-evident logging and audit trails; integrate detections and metrics to validate control effectiveness
Perform threat modeling and security reviews; document patterns and drive adoption via reusable modules and guides
Troubleshoot complex security issues in production; lead post-incident reviews and drive remediation to closure
Stay current on cloud security best practices, especially for defense/government environments

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AWSGovCloudTerraformIAMKMSSecrets ManagerRoute53VPCSecurity GroupsOIDCALBmTLSTLSIMDSv2policy-as-code

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for Senior and Staff Platform Security Engineer roles?

Senior Engineers require 3+ years securing production cloud platforms, while Staff Engineers need 8+ years including technical leadership across secure-by-default platform modules.

What are the key technical skills required for this role?

The role requires 3+ years building on AWS with Terraform (ALB/ELB, IAM, KMS, Secrets Manager, Route53, VPC/SGs), strong knowledge of cryptographic and IAM fundamentals, and experience enforcing IMDSv2, least-privilege roles, and network controls.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What education is required for the Platform Security Engineer role?

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software/Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required.

Saronic

Develops advanced autonomous surface vessels

About Saronic

Saronic Technologies develops Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs) that enhance the capabilities of naval and maritime forces. These vessels utilize adaptive path planning, passive sensors, and advanced algorithms, along with edge computing, to effectively identify and track targets. They are designed to operate in challenging environments, using resilient multichannel communications to support both manned and unmanned operations. Saronic Technologies differentiates itself by focusing on military and defense clients, aiming to improve situational awareness, extend operational reach, and enhance survivability during maritime missions. The company's goal is to provide solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing operational strategies or support new maritime tactics, generating revenue through the sale of ASVs and related customization services.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$223.7MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

DefenseIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Risks

Increased competition from other defense tech startups threatens Saronic's market share.

Rapid AI advancements may require costly updates to maintain competitive ASV systems.

Geopolitical tensions could hinder international collaborations and foreign government sales.

Differentiation

Saronic integrates AI, hardware, and software into scalable, fully integrated maritime platforms.

Their ASVs feature adaptive path planning and advanced algorithms for effective target tracking.

Saronic's multichannel communications enable seamless manned-unmanned teaming in contested environments.

Upsides

Raised $175M in Series B funding, reaching a $1 billion valuation in 2024.

Growing demand for autonomous vessels in defense and commercial sectors boosts market potential.

AI integration in ASVs enhances decision-making and operational efficiency for maritime missions.

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