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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Infrastructure Engineer - **Company:** The Smart - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Digital Architecture, Distributed Systems, Github, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Octopus Deploy, Performance Tuning, Runbook, Software Deployment, Spinnaker, Apache Zookeeper, Scripting, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Istio, Delivery Pipeline, Multi-Cloud, Build Management, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Linkerd (Service Mesh), Terraform, Blue Team (Cyber Security), Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=005defd64e8786e4 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Terraform?, Mid-Senior Level (3 or more years of relevant experience), * 3 or more years of experience in infrastructure, DevOps, or cloud engineering in enterprise environments * Strong experience with Terraform including modules, state management, and remote backends * Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration platforms * Strong understanding of Docker and containerization best practices * Experience deploying and managing workloads in AWS, GCP, or Azure * Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Argo CD * Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go * Experience building and managing cloud infrastructure automation pipelines Preferred Qualifications * Experience with security validation or breach-and-attack simulation platforms * Experience with Spinnaker, Zookeeper, or similar distributed systems tools * Experience with service mesh technologies such as Istio or Linkerd * Familiarity with large-scale SaaS or enterprise platform environments * Cloud certifications such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or Kubernetes certifications * Understanding of security engineering concepts including red/blue team workflows and endpoint validation Core Skills & Attributes * Strong problem-solving and systems-thinking mindset * Ability to build scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure solutions * Strong collaboration across security, engineering, and platform teams * High attention to automation, efficiency, and operational excellence * Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments * Clear written and verbal communication skills * Ownership mindset with focus on reliability and continuous improvement ## Description The Security Infrastructure Engineer supports the design, implementation, and operation of cloud-based infrastructure for security validation platforms. This role focuses on building scalable, automated systems across multi-cloud environments while ensuring alignment with enterprise security, reliability, and compliance standards. The position works closely with security engineering and platform teams to enable continuous security validation and infrastructure automation., Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Engineering * Design and build infrastructure supporting security validation and assessment pipelines * Provision and manage compute, networking, and storage resources across AWS, GCP, and Azure * Build scalable and reliable systems to support continuous security validation activities Infrastructure as Code & Automation * Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform * Implement modular, reusable, and auditable deployment patterns * Automate infrastructure provisioning and management to minimize manual intervention Containerization & Microservices * Develop and deploy microservices using container platforms such as Kubernetes and Docker * Manage containerized workloads across cloud environments * Support orchestration frameworks including Kubernetes clusters (EKS, GKE, or AKS) CI/CD & DevOps Enablement * Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and application deployment * Support tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Argo CD, or similar * Enable automated testing, deployment, and release management processes Security Integration & Validation * Integrate security validation agents and assessment tools into enterprise environments * Support secure configurations including IAM, networking policies, and access controls * Align infrastructure with security standards and compliance requirements Monitoring, Operations & Optimization * Monitor infrastructure performance, availability, and cost across cloud platforms * Respond to incidents, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system performance * Support AMI creation and configuration management using tools such as Packer and AWS SSM Collaboration & Documentation * Collaborate with security, platform, and engineering teams on architecture and delivery * Document architecture decisions, operational procedures, and runbooks * Participate in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives ## Related Videos - [Terraform for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/3-terraform-for-developers) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Rate-limiting using eBPF and Istio: How to protect your SaaS customers from themselves](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100220-rate-limiting-using-ebpf-and-istio-how-to-protect-your-saas-customers-from-themselves) - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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