About the job
Illumio builds cybersecurity solutions that help organizations contain ransomware and breaches, with a focus on maintaining operational resilience. The company’s AI Security Graph powers a platform that detects and neutralizes threats across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Illumio’s approach is rooted in Zero Trust principles and supports the protection of critical systems worldwide.
This Senior Engineer - Container Security position is based on-site at Illumio’s Sunnyvale, California headquarters. The role requires a full-time presence in the office, five days per week.
What you will do
- Implement Zero Trust Segmentation at the application and pod level to identify and block attack paths in containerized environments.
- Work with leading container platforms such as Kubernetes, Istio, OpenShift, AKS, EKS, and GKE.
- Design and develop key features and subsystems, managing work from initial concept through peer review.
- Deliver solutions that are scalable, stable, secure, and maintainable to protect enterprise infrastructure.
- Mentor junior engineers, recent graduates, and interns, supporting their growth and integration into the team.
- Collaborate with field teams and major customers to refine and improve the product.
Engineering culture
The engineering team at Illumio values leadership, autonomy, and ownership. Team members work together to advance Zero Trust Segmentation, drawing on experience with operating systems, distributed applications, and advanced UI and visualization tools. The group brings together a range of perspectives and a shared commitment to building strong cybersecurity products.
