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Vast.ai

Security Engineer

Vast.ai, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


About Us At

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 in

Westwood, Los Angeles .

About the Role We 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, NIST, and CIS Controls

Preferred Qualifications

Security Certifications : Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or OSCP.

DevSecOps Experience : Experience with DevSecOps practices and tools in cloud environments.

Regulatory Compliance : Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements for operating cloud services.

GPU Security : Experience with GPU programming and an understanding of GPU-specific security concerns.

Compensation Vast offers competitive compensation commensurate with background and experience. We are currently hiring across all experience levels.

The following table will give you an idea of an expected annual total compensation based on experience:

5 years: $125,000

10 years: $165,000

Benefits

Health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage

Full-Time, Monday - Friday

Matching 401K

Ambitious, fast-paced startup environment

Generous equity

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