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Infrastructure Security Engineer, Public Sector

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senior full-time $198,400-$342,000 USD New York

First indexed 25 Jul 2026

Description

We are seeking a highly technical Infrastructure Security Engineer to join our Public Sector Infrastructure & Security team.

You will be responsible for securing large cloud environments, orchestrating and securing various compute clusters, and reviewing infrastructure as code.

Responsibilities:

  • Secure infrastructure across large cloud hosting providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Implement and maintain robust security configurations and policies for cloud environments.
  • Conduct regular security assessments and audits of infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities and areas for improvement.
  • Develop and enforce security best practices for infrastructure automation and orchestration.
  • Collaborate with DeveloperExperience, IT, and product teams to integrate security into all stages of the infrastructure lifecycle.
  • Review and secure infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
  • Educate and mentor team members on infrastructure security best practices and emerging threats.

Requirements:

  • At least an active Top Secret clearance.

Nice to have:

  • Proven experience as a Security Engineer with a focus on infrastructure security.
  • Proficiency in NodeJS, TypeScript, Python, and/or Kubernetes.
  • Strong understanding of modern Javascript application design.
  • Production experience with Kubernetes backed services.
  • Hands-on experience with SAST and DAST tools and methodologies.
  • Familiarity with terraform orchestration for infrastructure management.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical concepts and their implications to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence security strategies and drive improvements within a team.
  • Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, OSCP) are a plus.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage.
  • Retirement benefits.
  • A learning and development stipend.
  • Generous PTO.
  • Commuter stipend (may be eligible).

Salary ranges:

  • San Francisco, New York, Seattle: $198,400-$342,000 USD.
  • Hawaii, Washington DC, Texas, Colorado: $178,400-$307,000 USD.
  • St. Louis: $148,800-$256,000 USD.
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