Chainguard

Staff Security Engineer

United States

$152,000 – $190,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Open Source SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in software development, security, or a related field. They should possess experience in identifying, developing, and integrating threat intelligence into detection engineering and preventative controls. Experience securing cloud-native environments, endpoint detection & response, and familiarity with macOS or Linux security controls are required. Knowledge of security frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST is necessary. Experience with open source software or red-teaming is a plus.

Responsibilities

The Staff Security Engineer will engineer and deploy technical controls to minimize security incidents. They will lead incident response efforts, including tabletop exercises, and integrate security best practices with product teams. Responsibilities include conducting security assessments and penetration tests, automating detection and response workflows using Go, Python, or Shell, and staying ahead of emerging security threats. The role also involves rotational on-call responsibilities.

Skills

Go
Python
Shell
macOS security
Linux security
SOC 2
ISO 27001
NIST
Threat intelligence
Detection engineering
Preventative controls
Cloud-native security
Endpoint detection & response
Incident response
Penetration testing
Open source software
Red-teaming
Software development
Security assessments

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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