Overview
Security Engineer Jobs in Los Angeles, CA at Vast.ai
Title: Security Engineer
Company: Vast.ai
Location: Los Angeles, CA
About UsAt Vast.ai, we value creativity, energy, drive and teamwork. We are looking for talented people who share these values to join as we grow our team. Our vision is to widely distribute AI computing to reshape our future for the good of humanity. Come join us. If witnessing the birth of AGI excites you, we can’t wait to hear from you!
Vast.ai is a market based cloud computing platform focused on reducing the cost and friction of compute-intensive workloads, enabling anyone to easily leverage large-scale GPU liquidity. Vast.ai is the market leader for low cost GPU rentals. Our GPU marketplace powers AI projects and businesses all over the world.
NOTE: Currently hiring for onsite work at the Vast.ai HQ inWestwood, Los Angeles.
About The RoleWe are seeking a skilled Security Engineer to join our dynamic team. We hire people with broad skill sets who also exhibit deep expertise. The ideal candidate will have experience in both offensive and defensive security, strong software development skills, and deep knowledge of Linux systems and containerization. This role provides the opportunity to work on cutting-edge GPU cloud technologies, tackle complex security challenges at scale, and directly enhance the resilience and trustworthiness of our infrastructure and services.
You Are
A problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment
Committed to continuous improvement and staying updated with the latest security practices and cloud technologies
A team player with strong communication skills, able to bridge the gap between development and security
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Operations Team: Partner with our operations team to ensure compliance with relevant standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR
Secure Architecture Design: Develop and implement secure architectures for our GPU cloud platform
Security Assessments: Conduct security assessments, threat modeling, code reviews, and penetration testing
Security Improvements: Develop and implement security fixes and improvements in collaboration with engineering teams
Security Tools Management: Implement and manage security tools and systems, including SIEM, WAF, and EDR
Documentation: Create and maintain security documentation, including policies, procedures, and technical guidelines
Security Training: Provide security guidance and training to engineering teams to foster a security-first culture
Incident Response: Participate in incident response activities and contribute to post-incident analysis and improvements
Required Qualifications
Educational: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
Programming: Strong programming skills in at least one language, ideally Python or C.
Linux and Virtualization: Extensive knowledge of Linux kernel internals, containerization technologies, and virtualization
Isolation Techniques: Deep understanding of workload and network isolation techniques in multi-tenant environments
Cloud Security: Experience in securing and hardening cloud infrastructure, particularly in environments with untrusted workloads
Network and Application Security: Strong background in network security, application security, and cloud-native security practices
Security Testing Tools: Experience with security testing tools and methodologies, such as OWASP, Burp Suite, and static/dynamic analysis tools
Cybersecurity Frameworks: Familiarity with common cybersecurity frameworks, including SOC 2, N…
