Cybersecurity Engineer, Sr. (Container Hardening) (Remote | Top Secret)

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Job Overview

As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer specializing in Container Hardening at Rackner, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our containerized environments. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security practices tailored for container technologies, ensuring that our systems adhere to stringent security requirements. This position requires a deep understanding of security vulnerabilities, threats, and attack vectors in containerized applications as well as the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the overall security posture of our organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security hardening procedures for containerized environments.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on container systems to identify potential threats.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security measures within the CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents affecting container technologies.
• Create and maintain documentation related to security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Perform regular security audits and assessments of container deployments.
• Stay updated on emerging threats and vulnerabilities in container orchestration and management frameworks.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior security staff on best practices in container security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, with a focus on container security technologies.
• Strong understanding of container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes and Docker.
• Proficiency in security frameworks, tools, and best practices relevant to DevSecOps and container security.
• Experience with scripting and automation technologies (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Familiarity with cloud security and compliance standards (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Active Top Secret security clearance required for this position.

Technologies & Tools

In this position, you will work with a variety of technologies and tools including Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and security tools such as Aqua Security, Twistlock, or Sysdig. Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI is also essential, along with experience in vulnerability scanning tools and security information and event management (SIEM) systems.

Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidates for this role will possess a proactive and analytical mindset, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think like an attacker to anticipate security threats. Candidates should be effective communicators who can work collaboratively across teams and articulate security concepts to non-technical stakeholders. A passion for staying abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends, coupled with the ability to implement innovative security solutions in fast-paced environments, is essential for success in this role.