Illumio

Illumio

Sr. Software Engineer- Container Security

Sunnyvale, California - HQ · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 50 days ago
PythonJavaGoData StructuresAlgorithmsCloud PlatformsKubernetesLinuxCybersecurityTCP/IPZero TrustLeadershipCommunication

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About the role

  • Illumio is the leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks and enable operational resilience.
  • Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ for Microsegmentation, Illumio enables Zero Trust, strengthening cyber resilience for the infrastructure, systems, and organizations that keep the world running.
  • You'll work with a cutting-edge technology stack that spans operating systems, distributed applications, and immersive UI/visualization tools.

Responsibilities

  • You will build a new, unprecedented way to orchestrate Zero Trust Segmentation down to the application / pod level, identifying easily blocking pathways of attacks in the container ecosystem
  • You will have the opportunity to own and design critical features and subsystems, work out all the details, and defend the design before your peers.
  • You will deliver a rock-solid implementation that is elegant, simple, scalable, stable, secure, and supportable. Our product protects the critical infrastructure of large enterprises. It must work.
  • 5+ years building distributed & scalable software systems.
  • Experience building large, distributed, and scalable software systems.
  • Illumio believes that an environment of unique backgrounds, experiences, viewpoints, and individual contributions drives our success and makes us stronger together.
  • All official job offers from our company are extended directly by our recruitment team and will be sent through an official E-Signature document for your review and signature.

Nice to have

  • You will understand and enhance modern container platforms such as Kubernetes, Istio, OpenShift, AKS, EKS, GKE etc.
  • Our product protects the critical infrastructure of large enterprises.
  • You will also mentor junior engineers, new-grads, and interns to help them grow as engineers and become productive members of the team.
  • Bachelor's in computer science or equivalent degree.
  • Master's degree a plus
  • Proficient in at least one higher-level language such as Go, Python, Java, etc.
  • Familiarity with, and passion for Kubernetes and related technologies.
  • Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, networking concepts, and debugging skills.

Company info

  • When you join our team, you become part of the leader in Zero Trust Segmentation.
  • We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a diverse culture and emphasizing inclusion and belonging.
  • Upon acceptance of any offer, we will request such information as part of the onboarding process prior to or on your first day of employment, and only after completing a background check through an authorized third-party vendor.
  • You will have the opportunity to work with the field organization and key customers to shape this novel product.
  • Illumio believes that an environment of unique backgrounds, experiences, viewpoints, and individual contributions creates a culture of belonging, drives our future, and makes us stronger together in support of our customers and their success.
  • Your security is important to us, and we are committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience.
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