Senior Solutions Architect - PubSec at Chainguard

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software, Cybersecurity, Government, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have experience as a Solutions Architect, particularly in the Public Sector. A strong understanding of open source software, security, and cloud-native development is necessary. Experience leading technical implementations and driving product adoption is also required.

Responsibilities

The Senior Solutions Architect will lead technical implementations and drive adoption of Chainguard images for Public Sector customers, ensuring they build securely with open source software. This role involves partnering with account teams to understand customer needs and drive account strategies, acting as 'customer zero' to test and document Chainguard Images for a smooth onboarding experience, and collaborating with Product and Engineering teams to convey customer requirements and prioritize image builds.

Skills

Solutions Architecture
Public Sector
Software Supply Chain Security
Cloud Native Development
Open Source Software
Customer Relationship Management
Collaboration
Communication

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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