IT Engineer, Chainguard
$128-150k
Offers equity
More information about location
Software supply chain security company
Open for applications
Software supply chain security company
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$128-150k
Offers equity
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To make the software supply chain secure by default.
Role
Who you are
- If you love solving puzzles, making security seamless, and keeping doors locked for the bad guys (and wide open for the good ones), you’ll fit right in
- 8+ years of experience in the Identity and Access Management field
- Proven experience in managing complex IAM deployments, including design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance
- Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing enterprise Okta platforms
- Strong background with identity lifecycle automation (joiner/mover/leaver) using tools such as Okta Workflows and HRIS integrations
- Familiarity with IAM governance, RBAC, and regulatory frameworks (SOC 2, ISO,NIST, GDPR, etc.), with experience preparing audit evidence
- Proven track record of effective communication and collaboration, with the ability to build relationships and work seamlessly with cross-functional teams
- Ability to balance day-to-day execution with long-term strategy, delivering executive-level reporting on IAM maturity and risk posture
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines
- Proactive in streamlining workflows, improving user experience, and evolving IAM practices to align with business and security goals
What the job involves
- At Chainguard, identity is everything, and as our IT Engineer (Identity/IAM), you’ll be the gatekeeper of how Chainguardians log in, get to work, and keep things secure
- You’ll be the engineer behind the curtain making sure access feels effortless for our team while staying airtight against threats. From automating how new teammates get the right access on day one, to building the guardrails that keep our systems compliant and safe, this role is at the center of how we work every day
- Dentity & Access Management (IAM):
- Design, implement, and manage enterprise IAM solutions, including SSO, MFA, and directory services to deliver amazing identity UX and outstanding security to a rapidly growing company
- Drive adoption of Zero Trust and modern cloud IAM architectures across Okta as well as AWS, GCP, Azure, and SaaS ecosystems
- Lifecycle Automation:
- Build and maintain joiner/mover/leaver workflows using Okta Identity Lifecycle Management, Okta Workflows, and HRIS integrations to meet regulatory requirements and business objectives
- Governance & Trust:
- Lead quarterly access reviews, segregation-of-duties assessments, and role-attestation processes using automation to cut down on repetitive manual work
- Assist the Governance and Trust team in preparing evidence for SOC 2, ISO27001, and other regulatory audits
- Define and enforce IAM governance, RBAC, and policy frameworks
- Systems & Support:
- Oversee IAM platform operations and system administration to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance
- Provide escalation support for complex IT issues and document processes to strengthen IT operations
- Collaboration & Leadership:
- Lead IAM-related projects end to end, from planning to execution
- Mentor junior IT staff fostering a culture of security and operational excellence
- Partner with IT, HR, compliance, and business stakeholders to balance security and user experience
- Monitoring & Reporting:
- Conduct IAM risk assessments, audits, and incident response activities
- Deliver reporting on IAM performance, maturity, and risk posture through KPIs, dashboards, and regular updates
Our take
Developers rely on open source code and apps in their day to day work, but when the provenance of the code is unknown this creates potential weaknesses that cybercriminals can exploit. Chainguard exists to build security into the coding supply chain by making it possible for companies to enforce security policies based on auditable signatures baked into the code, and by providing a security-first set of container images with no known vulnerabilities for cloud app developers.
In the wake of huge cyber attacks like the Log4j vulnerability and Solarwinds breach, software supply chain security has been an area of major focus for startups hoping to solve problems in this sector. However, most of these focus on scanning and detection of threats. Chainguard's approach comes from the other end of the process, focusing on building security into the software itself. It was built by former Google engineers aware of software developers existing workloads, so is designed to be easily installed and integrated into existing automation systems like Terraform.
Chainguard completed a Series C funding round led by Lightspeed Ventures in 2024, minting it as a new Unicorn on the cybersecurity scene. It is using this funding to expand its go-to-market internationally and expand its Chainguard Images product.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
55% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Apr 2025
$356m
SERIES D
Jul 2024
$140m
SERIES C
Total funding: $612m
Company benefits
- Equity/stock options
- Unlimited PTO
- Remote work with flexible coworking and team meetup opportunities
- Home office and internet stipend
- 100% health/dental/vision insurance coverage for you and your family
Company HQ
Everest, Kirkland, WA
Leadership
Dan Lorenc
(CEO & Co-Founder)Before co-founding Chainguard was a Software Engineer at Google, Disqus and Microsoft.
Kim Lewandowski
(Head of Product & Co-Founder)Prior to co-founding Chainguard was a Product Manager with Google. Before that was the Head of Product & Engineering at Brit + Co and the founder of Spotwag.
Matthew Moore
(CTO & Co-Founder)Was a Software Engineer at VMware, Google and Microsoft.
Ville Aikas
(Co-founder)Was a Senior Staff Engineer at VMware and a Software Engineer for Google and the University of Washingtom. Was previously Owner at VA Systems.
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