Senior Security Engineer

The role

You will architect and develop Python-based security tools and Kubernetes security automation. This role focuses on building production-grade tools, CI/CD integrations, and self-service security automation for global cloud infrastructure.

What you will do

• Design and develop Python-driven security tools including vulnerability scanners and API security validators
• Build Kubernetes security automation including RBAC policy generators and runtime threat detection
• Create self-service security tools for infrastructure-as-code validators and container compliance checks
• Enhance GitLab CI/CD pipelines with custom security automation
• Develop Grafana-compatible tooling for security metrics and threat visibility dashboards
• Modernize legacy PHP systems through Python-based wrappers and migration pipelines
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate security tooling into development workflows
• Champion security automation best practices across cloud-native environments
• Respond to security incidents with custom tooling and automated remediation workflows
• Mentor team members on secure development practices and tool architecture

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of security-focused software development experience with demonstrated tool-building expertise
• Advanced Python proficiency with production-grade development using Flask/FastAPI, async workflows, and comprehensive testing frameworks
• Hands-on Kubernetes tooling experience, including operators, admission controllers, or custom security automation development
• Practical experience with Grafana dashboard creation, metrics collection, and GitLab CI/CD pipeline customization
• Basic PHP familiarity for legacy system collaboration and modernization projects
• Strong understanding of security automation principles and DevSecOps practices
• Experience with container security, secrets management, and infrastructure-as-code security validation
• Ability to build scalable security solutions that integrate with existing development workflows
• Track record of creating self-service tools that reduce manual security overhead

Benefits

• 100% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4%, with immediate vesting
• Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year
• 11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan
• Increased PTO at 3 year and 10 year anniversary
• 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years
• Anniversary Bonus each year
• $500 stipend for remote office setup in first year + $400 each following year
• Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month
• Company paid Wellable subscription

Before you apply

• Vultr will not conduct a background check until after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted

About the company

Vultr is a cloud infrastructure company with 33 global cloud data center locations. It provides Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage solutions.