Security Engineer at Armada Systems – Bellevue, Washington

About the Company

Armada is an edge computing startup that provides computing infrastructure to remote areas where connectivity and cloud infrastructure is limited, as well as areas where data needs to be processed locally for real-time analytics and AI at the edge. We’re looking to bring on the most brilliant minds to help further our mission of bridging the digital divide with advanced technology infrastructure that can be rapidly deployed anywhere.

About the Role

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement security architectures for Azure cloud environments, hybrid infrastructure, and edge computing solutions
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with industry best practices and compliance requirements
• Lead security incident response efforts and conduct thorough post-incident reviews
• Perform security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing across all environments
• Implement and manage security tools for continuous monitoring and threat detection
• Secure DevOps pipelines and CI/CD workflows, emphasizing "security as code" principles
• Address unique security challenges related to AI/ML development, deployment, and operations
• Collaborate with development teams to implement secure coding practices and conduct code reviews
• Design and implement security architectures for Azure cloud environments, hybrid infrastructure, and edge computing solutions
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with industry best practices and compliance requirements
• Lead security incident response efforts and conduct thorough post-incident reviews
• Perform security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing across all environments
• Implement and manage security tools for continuous monitoring and threat detection
• Secure DevOps pipelines and CI/CD workflows, emphasizing "security as code" principles
• Address unique security challenges related to AI/ML development, deployment, and operations
• Collaborate with development teams to implement secure coding practices and conduct code reviews
• Design and implement robust identity and access management solutions
• Stay current with emerging security threats and technologies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years focused on cloud security
• Strong experience with Azure security services and best practices
• Familiarity with security tools such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, etc.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC2, etc.)
• Proficient in using vulnerability scanners such as Nexpose and Nessus.
• Knowledge of Python and SQL for scripting and database analysis.
• Familiarity with Azure environments is preferred.
• Security Engineering certifications (CISSP, CCSP, Azure Security Engineer) - at least one is preferred.
• Offensive Security Certifications (OSCP, OSWP, OSEE, OSWE, CEH,) - at least one is preferred.
• US Citizenship required

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.

Citizenship Requirements

For select roles, due to the nature of our clientele and the technologies involved, there may be specific nationality or citizenship indicated in the required qualifications section. These roles may involve access to sensitive information that is subject to export control regulations or other legal restrictions. In such cases, employment offers will be contingent upon your ability to comply with these requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

For U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed below, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request).

The pay range for this role is:
120,000 - 150,000 USD per year(Bellevue Office, WeWork Sunset North)