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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

Illumio develops solutions that help organizations contain ransomware and breaches, strengthening operational resilience against cyber threats. The company’s breach containment platform, powered by the Illumio AI Security Graph, identifies and mitigates risks across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Illumio’s approach aims to stop cyberattacks before they escalate into major incidents, and its work in microsegmentation has been recognized by the Forrester Wave™. The company supports the Zero Trust model to protect critical infrastructure and global operations.

Location and Work Environment

This Staff Engineer, Container Security role is based at Illumio’s Sunnyvale, California headquarters. Onsite presence is required five days a week. The engineering team values leadership, autonomy, and ownership, working with a variety of operating systems, distributed applications, and advanced UI and visualization tools. Illumio encourages diverse perspectives to drive innovation in addressing cybersecurity challenges.

What You Will Do

  • Design and implement new methods for orchestrating Zero Trust Segmentation at both the application and pod level, focusing on identifying and blocking attack paths in container environments.
  • Work extensively with modern container platforms such as Kubernetes, Istio, OpenShift, AKS, EKS, and GKE.
  • Own critical features and subsystems, refining technical details and advocating for your designs within the team.
  • Deliver solutions that are scalable, stable, secure, and maintainable to protect large enterprise infrastructure.
  • Mentor junior engineers, recent graduates, and interns to support their growth and integration into the team.
  • Collaborate with field teams and key customers to help shape the direction of the 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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