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At Sysdig, we believe cloud security isn't a compromise it's a promise. From the start, our mission has been clear: to help organizations secure innovation in the cloud, the right way. We created Falco, the open standard for cloud threat detection, and continue to lead the cloud security market with runtime insights, open innovation, and agentic AI. Creators of technology trusted by over 60% of the Fortune 500, Sysdig gives teams the real-time clarity to move fast and defend what matters most.

Culture matters here. We believe diversity fuels stronger ideas, and open dialogue drives sharper decisions. Recognized as a Best Place to Work and one of Deloitte's fastest-growing companies for the past 5 years, we're here to raise the standard for what cloud security and workplace culture should be.

If you have the passion to dig deeper, the desire to challenge convention, and the curiosity to build something better, Sysdig is the right place for you.

What You Will Do

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of security systems, and tools.
• Collaborate with different teams to integrate security practices into the development lifecycle.
• Build automation scripts and security tools to improve security efficiency.
• Review code and architecture for security weaknesses and vulnerabilities, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Manage and improve security monitoring and incident response within a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, tools, and best practices.
• Manage security for cloud-based infrastructures, ensuring best practices for AWS, GCP, and Azure are followed.

What You Will Bring With You

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on security engineering and secure software development.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Java, Go, etc.) and experience writing secure code.
• Expertise in securing cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, and Azure, including IAM, security groups, encryption, and network configuration.
• Experience with security event monitoring, log analysis, and using SIEM tools.
• Knowledge of security protocols, encryption algorithms, and authentication/authorization mechanisms.

What We Look For

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to all kinds of audiences.
• Experience with application security, network security, and cloud security.

When You Join Sysdig, You Can Expect

• Extra days off to prioritize your well-being
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% company match
• Maternity and Parental Leave
• Mental health support for you and your family through the Modern Health app
• Full health benefits package for you and your family

The U.S. annual compensation range for this full-time position is between $143,000 and $179,000 USD/year. Actual offers may be higher or lower based on location, experience, and education.

We would love for you to join us! Please reach out even if your experience doesn't perfectly match the job description. We can always explore other options after starting the conversation.

Sysdig values a diverse workplace and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, veterans, and others to apply. Sysdig is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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Location: San Francisco, CA

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