Staff Information Security Engineer, Infrastructure Security
Description For Staff Information Security Engineer, Infrastructure Security
LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Staff Information Security Engineer to join their Information Security organization. This role is critical in securing LinkedIn's infrastructure that supports over 700 million members globally. The position is hybrid-based in Mountain View, offering flexibility between remote work and office presence.
The Platform Security team provides security architecture and design services throughout LinkedIn, focusing on securing all infrastructure and data systems. As a Staff Engineer, you'll be instrumental in maintaining LinkedIn's position as a trusted platform through innovative security solutions.
The role demands expertise in information security principles, with particular emphasis on container security, data security, network security, and CI/CD security. You'll work closely with architects, engineers, and site reliability engineers, building threat models and designing secure systems. Your responsibilities include performing security assessments, developing proof of concepts, and driving security initiatives across partner organizations.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Leading security architecture and design initiatives
- Building and maintaining relationships with partner organizations
- Developing threat models and security assessments
- Implementing and validating security solutions
- Mentoring team members and coaching security champions
The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of experience in information security, with strong knowledge of cloud environments and Linux deployments. You should excel in both technical implementation and interpersonal communication, as the role requires effectively articulating risk decisions and influencing technical architecture.
LinkedIn offers a competitive compensation package ($147,000-$240,000/year) along with comprehensive benefits including health and wellness programs, equity, and annual performance bonuses. The company culture emphasizes trust, care, inclusion, and fun, providing an environment where everyone can succeed while contributing to transforming the way the world works.
This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional who wants to impact millions of users while working with cutting-edge technology and a talented team committed to maintaining the highest security standards.
Responsibilities For Staff Information Security Engineer, Infrastructure Security
- Partner with architects, engineers and site reliability engineers across the organization
- Build threat models, design secure systems, perform security design assessments
- Paint the overall risk picture and help find solutions for risks and vulnerabilities
- Build necessary proof of concepts to ensure viability of security recommendations
- Articulate and communicate risk decisions effectively
- Drive security initiatives within the partner organization
- 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 Information Security Engineer, Infrastructure Security
- 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 Information Security Engineer, Infrastructure Security
- Health and wellness programs
- Time away benefits
- Annual performance bonus
- Stock benefits
- Generous health and wellness programs
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