The Security Engineering team is a central pillar of our growth strategy, and we are looking for a Senior Security Engineer to help drive our vision of building secure, scalable cloud infrastructure through innovative Python-based tooling and automation.
You'll architect and develop cutting-edge security tools that protect Vultr's global cloud infrastructure while empowering engineering teams through self-service security automation. This role focuses on building production-grade Python security tools, Kubernetes security automation, and seamless CI/CD pipeline integrations that scale across our 32 data centers worldwide.
What to expect:- Design and develop Python-driven security tools, including vulnerability scanners, API security validators, and CI/CD security gateways using Flask/FastAPI
- Build comprehensive 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
Our ideal candidate will have:- 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
Compensation$100,000-$130,000
Final compensation will vary depending on years of experience, background/skill set, location, and applicable laws.
Vultr Cares- 100% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental and vision plans.
- 401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4%, with immediate vesting
- Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year
- 11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan
- Commitment matters to Vultr! Increased PTO at 3 year and 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year
- $500 stipend for remote office setup in first year + $400 each following year
- Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month
- Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month
- Company paid Wellable subscription
