Senior Staff Security Engineer, Groq

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and routing protocols
• Experience with cloud security technologies and services, such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) security tools and services, IAM, and VPC
• Experience with security tools such as vulnerability scanners, IDS/IPS, and SIEM
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to automate routine tasks, and reduce general friction in operations processes
• Experience architecting and developing distributed systems design
• Ability to build strong working relationships
• Highly self-motivated and directed; self-confident and self-starter
• Experience working in a fun, fast paced, and dynamic startup environment
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute while working on multiple projects

Desirable

• As a Staff Security Engineer you will be responsible for working with a highly skilled team in designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls that protect the organization's infrastructure
• You will work closely with other security team members to ensure that security is integrated into all aspects of the organization's infrastructure
• Successful candidates work across team boundaries building infrastructure, driving cultural adoption, and reducing friction through automation
• Work effectively with other security team members to implement and maintain Groq’s security program
• Design, implement, and maintain security controls to protect the organization's networks and cloud infrastructure
• Ensure security is integrated into all aspects of Groq’s network engineering and cloud infrastructure
• Conduct periodic security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and recommend solutions to mitigate security risks
• Implement and manage network security devices such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and virtual private networks (VPNs)
• Analyze network traffic and logs to detect and respond to security incidents
• Identify areas of friction that are suitable for automation and develop and deploy automation to reduce grind
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices
• Drive a culture of security through security training and awareness efforts
• Participate in incident response and recovery efforts as needed
• Create and maintain effective and useful documentation