Senior Security Engineer

Overview

Senior Security Engineer on Vultr's Security Engineering team, building Python-based security tooling and automation to protect the company's global cloud infrastructure.

What you'll do

• Design and develop Python-driven security tools, including vulnerability scanners, API security validators, and CI/CD security gateways using Flask/FastAPI
• Build Kubernetes security automation, including RBAC policy generators, runtime threat detection systems, and automated secrets rotation
• Create self-service security tools that empower engineering teams with infrastructure-as-code validators and container compliance checks
• Enhance GitLab CI/CD pipelines with custom security automation, integrating SAST/DAST workflows and secrets detection
• Develop Grafana-compatible tooling for real-time security metrics aggregation, log analysis, and threat visibility dashboards
• Modernize legacy PHP systems through Python-based wrappers and migration pipelines
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate security tooling seamlessly into development workflows
• Champion security automation best practices across cloud-native environments
• Respond to security incidents with custom tooling and automated remediation workflows
• Mentor team members on secure development practices and tool architecture

What you'll need

• 5+ years of security-focused software development experience with demonstrated tool-building expertise
• Advanced Python proficiency with production-grade development using Flask/FastAPI, async workflows, and comprehensive testing frameworks
• Hands-on Kubernetes tooling experience, including operators, admission controllers, or custom security automation development
• Practical experience with Grafana dashboard creation, metrics collection, and GitLab CI/CD pipeline customization
• Basic PHP familiarity for legacy system collaboration and modernization projects
• Strong understanding of security automation principles and DevSecOps practices
• Experience with container security, secrets management, and infrastructure-as-code security validation
• Ability to build scalable security solutions that integrate with existing development workflows
• Track record of creating self-service tools that reduce manual security overhead

Details

• Location: Remote, United States
• Compensation: $100,000-$130,000; final compensation varies by years of experience, background/skill set, location, and applicable laws
• Benefits: 100% company-paid insurance premiums for medical, dental and vision; 401(k) matching up to 4% with immediate vesting; $2,500 annual professional development reimbursement; 11 holidays, PTO accrual and rollover; $500 first-year and $400 annual remote office stipend; internet reimbursement up to $75/month; gym reimbursement up to $50/month; company-paid Wellable subscription