Task Force Talent is seeking a Security Engineer for a very well-funded early-stage company working on automated methods to build highly reliable, large-scale software systems. The key responsibilities in this role will be to implement and maintain security infrastructure, develop secure communication systems using mTLS, work with eBPF for system observability, manage PKI infrastructure, and help guide the company through SOC2 compliance.
The founding team at this client is exceptional: they have started and sold two prior companies, the last one to a top tech giant, and they have built systems that others said could not be built. They have assembled a team (~40-50) of incredibly talented, very high-end scientists and engineers who like to solve "impossible" problems. Morale at this company is very high, and so are the hiring standards. This company is looking for top engineers who can work with a team and enjoy what they do.
Target salary range is 120k to 250k+ plus equity, depending on experience level. (Note: At $170k base salary or above, generally candidates need at least 5+ years of experience and a very strong interview.)
All positions are full-time, in-office near Tysons Corner, VA, in the Virginia tech corridor. There is a small future possibility of work in the UK.
This company is completely focused on the private sector, no security clearance required. However, employment is open to U.S. citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card) only at this time. We are unable to sponsor visas. If you apply but this company is not a fit, we will consider you for other available positions as well.
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Qualifications
- U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident
- At least 3, ideally 5+ years experience
- Strong background in computer science; this company is open to physicists/mathematicians but in our experience candidates typically need to have theoretical computer science foundations or significant coding experience to pass the technical interviews
- Strong programming skills in Rust
- Experience with mutual TLS (mTLS) implementation
- Knowledge of eBPF technology and its security applications
- Experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- Understanding of SOC2 compliance requirements and implementation
- Strong background in system security and threat modeling
- Experience with secure coding practices and security testing
- Knowledge of network security protocols and best practices
- Experience with security monitoring and incident response
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience with security automation and tooling
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Interview Process
The process typically involves an initial phone screen, a technical coding interview (can be virtual), and several on-site interviews. Often part of the on-site interview is a technical presentation on a problem the candidate has solved or something the candidate has built, and the discussions will go from there. This company has genius-level engineers who like to get into the details!
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About us:
Task Force Talent is a specialized recruiting firm for science, engineering, and security careers. Our clients include seed to Series C startups working on AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and other novel technologies. We also work with small to medium-sized government contractors, and we help leading venture capital firms find talent for their portfolio companies. We have hundreds of jobs available and consider all applicants for all roles, now and in the future. Our goal is to find the best fit for you!
If you don't see the perfect fit, simply use our general application at: https://taskforcetalent.breezy.hr/p/5bbc3c44433e-single-application-for-all-jobs-general