Senior Platform Engineer

You will have a direct impact on the Mondoo Platform including our policy engine, resources, scale, and multi-region functionality. You will be helping teams to assess, scope, prioritize, triage and remediate security findings.

What you'll do

• Build, manage, and optimize cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Automate system configurations using tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless integration of infrastructure with CI/CD pipelines.
• Gain experience working with policy as code frameworks (e.g., Open Policy Agent, HashiCorp Sentinel).
• Assist in translating high-level security requirements into practical policy as code implementation within cloud and on-premises environments.
• Support the implementation and scaling of automated security controls in Kubernetes, cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), and operating systems.
• Stay updated on infrastructure management and automation trends, ensuring a robust and scalable system foundation.

What you'll need

• Strong hands-on experience with IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Proficiency in configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Solid understanding of at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and its core services.
• Experience working with container technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Comfortable scripting in at least one language (e.g., Python, Bash, or similar).
• Knowledge of networking basics (TCP/IP, DNS, etc.).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with security tools and concepts such as policy as code frameworks (Open Policy Agent, Sentinel).
• Knowledge of compliance standards (e.g., CIS, SOC 2, ISO 27001).
• Previous exposure to cloud-native security tools and services.
• Relevant certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).