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Staff Engineer, Container Security

IllumioSunnyvale, California - HQ
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus.8+ years of relevant experience in software engineering with a strong focus on container security. Proven expertise in modern container orchestration platforms.

About the job

About Illumio

Illumio focuses on ransomware and breach containment, helping organizations manage cyber threats and build operational resilience. The Illumio AI Security Graph powers our breach containment platform, which identifies and mitigates threats across hybrid multi-cloud environments. This approach helps prevent cyberattacks from turning into major incidents.

Recognized in the Forrester Wave™ for Microsegmentation, Illumio supports the Zero Trust model to strengthen cyber resilience for critical infrastructure and global operations.

Location and Work Environment

This role is based at our Sunnyvale, CA headquarters. Presence on site is required five days a week.

The Engineering team values leadership, autonomy, and ownership. Team members work with a range of operating systems, distributed applications, and advanced UI and visualization tools. Illumio encourages diverse perspectives and backgrounds, aiming to build innovative products that address today’s cybersecurity challenges.

What You Will Do

  • Design and implement new approaches for orchestrating Zero Trust Segmentation at the application and pod level, identifying and blocking potential attack paths within container environments.
  • Work deeply with modern container platforms, including Kubernetes, Istio, OpenShift, AKS, EKS, GKE, and others.
  • Take ownership of critical features and subsystems, refining technical details and advocating for your designs within the team.
  • Deliver implementations that are scalable, stable, secure, and maintainable, supporting the protection of large enterprise infrastructure.
  • Mentor junior engineers, recent graduates, and interns, helping them grow and integrate with the team.
  • Collaborate with field teams and key customers to shape the direction of this product.

About Illumio

Illumio is a pioneering force in cybersecurity, specializing in ransomware and breach containment. Our mission is to redefine how organizations protect themselves against cyber threats, utilizing cutting-edge technology to ensure operational resilience across various environments.

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