Staff Engineer - Infrastructure Security

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce.
$147,000 - $240,000
Security
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Staff Engineer - Infrastructure Security

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Staff Engineer for Infrastructure Security to join their Information Security organization. This role is critical in protecting the data of 700 million+ members globally. The position is hybrid, based in Mountain View, focusing on securing LinkedIn's infrastructure and data systems.

The role involves working within the Platform Security team, which provides security architecture and design services throughout LinkedIn. The ideal candidate will be responsible for securing production workflows, hardening design patterns, and contributing to cutting-edge engineering initiatives. They will serve as a Security Partner, owning the security risk posture of partner engineering organizations.

Key responsibilities include building threat models, performing security design assessments, and implementing proof of concepts for security recommendations. The role requires excellent communication skills to articulate risk decisions and influence technical architecture. The position offers opportunities to mentor team members and coach Security Champions within partner organizations.

Candidates should have extensive experience in information security principles, container security, data security, network security, and CI/CD security. Knowledge of cloud environments, Linux deployments, and scripting languages is essential. The role offers competitive compensation, including base pay, annual performance bonus, and stock options.

LinkedIn provides a culture built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, generous time away, and professional development opportunities. This role presents an exciting opportunity to impact the security of one of the world's largest professional networks while working with cutting-edge technologies and talented professionals.

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Responsibilities For Staff Engineer - Infrastructure Security

  • Partner with architects, engineers and site reliability engineers across the organization
  • Build threat models, design secure systems, perform security design assessments
  • Build necessary proof of concepts to ensure viability of security recommendations
  • Articulate and communicate risk decisions effectively
  • Influence technical architecture based on risk decisions
  • Identify and coach Security 'Champions' within your partner organization
  • Mentor team members to uplevel technical and interpersonal skills

Requirements For Staff Engineer - Infrastructure Security

Python
Linux
  • BA/BS Degree in Computer Science or equivalent discipline
  • 7+ years' experience in information security principles
  • 7+ years' experience and in-depth knowledge of container security, data security, network security, CI/CD security and control plane security
  • 3+ years' experience with security in cloud environments, Linux deployments, and scripting languages such as Python

Benefits For Staff Engineer - Infrastructure Security

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Generous time away
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Stock compensation

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