Staff Infrastructure Security Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

This position is for a Staff Infrastructure Security Software Engineer at Quora, which is a remote-first company focusing on securing its products and infrastructure.

In Short

• Join a newly created Security Engineering Team.
• Work on cloud and compute architecture security.
• Develop security policies and monitor compliance.
• Automate security processes and integrate tools into CI/CD.
• Conduct incident response and triage security incidents.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve security.
• Focus on scalability and operational rigor in security solutions.
• Foster a culture of learning and experimentation.
• Contribute to open-source tools for monitoring and hardening infrastructure.
• Participate in a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Requirements

• Experience in cloud infrastructure security, particularly AWS.
• Hands-on with Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of security best practices for AWS and Kubernetes.
• Experience with automation in security processes.
• Ability to mentor teams on secure coding practices.
• Familiarity with Linux and system security principles.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with incident response and security monitoring.
• Ability to work during coordination hours (Mon-Fri: 9am-3pm Pacific Time).
• Commitment to diversity and inclusivity in tech.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Equity refreshers and remote work reimbursement.
• Paid time off and employee assistance programs.
• Country-specific benefits that may vary.
• Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.