Senior Platform Engineer with Security Focus - Remote (Germany)

Mondoo is creating a new way that helps companies keep their users and data safe from hackers around the world. We believe that a great user experience and visual design will help our users to love and enjoy our product and make it easier to take action against attackers.

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Key Responsibilities

We're seeking a talented Platform Engineer who is eager to enhance their expertise in security. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and gain hands-on experience in "policy as code" frameworks while contributing to our dynamic team.

• 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.x5
• Stay updated on infrastructure management and automation trends, ensuring a robust and scalable system foundation

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Willingness to learn and grow into a role focused on security policies and automation.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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).
• A keen interest in learning about security best practices, frameworks, and tools.