CX2
Software Engineer - Software Infrastructure (Cybersecurity)
$175K–$205K
El Segundo, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 30, 2026
- Experience
- 8–10 years.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicant must be a US Citizen, Green Card holder, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Secures CX2’s edge and hybrid-cloud infrastructure, including systems designed to operate in disconnected and degraded network conditions.
What you'll do
- Design, harden, and defend containerized infrastructure; lead threat modeling, vulnerability management, and security reviews.
- Build automated provisioning and configuration frameworks, and manage secrets, keys, and certificates across the fleet.
- Implement and document security controls for DoD and Intelligence Community accreditation and certification requirements.
What they ask for
- 8–10 years of experience building, securing, and operating software infrastructure at the edge, on premises, or in the cloud.
- Cybersecurity experience covering system and network hardening, threat modeling, vulnerability management, and incident response.
- Deep containerization knowledge, especially Docker and Docker Compose; hands-on experience with configuration management and Infrastructure-as-Code tools.
- Secrets management and PKI experience; strong Linux administration and security proficiency; willingness to work extended hours for mission-critical deadlines.
Nice to have
- Experience with custom Linux kernels, embedded hardware BSPs, DoD security frameworks, government cloud platforms, or Kubernetes.
- Experience securing CI/CD pipelines and software supply chains; security certifications or an active Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
Pay
USD 175,000–205,000 per-year-salary; base salary
Tools
Docker, Docker Compose, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, SaltStack, Terraform, OpenTofu
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