Infrastructure Security Engineer, Public Sector

scaleai

New York, NY; St. Louis, MO; Washington, DC · New York

Posted Jul 24, 2026

Full-time
Public Sector Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a highly technical Infrastructure Security Engineer to join our Public Sector Infrastructure & Security team. Our Infrastructure Security Engineers ensure the security and integrity of our platform. You will be responsible for securing large cloud environments, orchestrating and securing various compute clusters, and reviewing infrastructure as code. Your expertise in cloud security, infrastructure automation, and advanced security practices will be essential in maintaining and enhancing our security posture.

You will:

Secure infrastructure across large cloud hosting providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
Implement and maintain robust security configurations and policies for cloud environments.
Conduct regular security assessments and audits of infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities and areas for improvement.
Develop and enforce security best practices for infrastructure automation and orchestration.
Collaborate with DeveloperExperience, IT, and product teams to integrate security into all stages of the infrastructure lifecycle.
Review and secure infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
Educate and mentor team members on infrastructure security best practices and emerging threats.

Must have:

At least an active Top Secret clearance. This is a requirement and candidates will not be considered who do not hold at least a Top Secret clearance.

Ideally, you’d have:

Proven experience as a Security Engineer with a focus on infrastructure security.
Proficiency in NodeJS, TypeScript, Python, and/or Kubernetes.
Strong understanding of modern Javascript application design.
Production experience with Kubernetes backed services
Hands-on experience with SAST and DAST tools and methodologies.
Familiarity with terraform orchestration for infrastructure management.
You can structure complex problems and diagnose root causes independently, providing actionable insights without requiring manager input.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical concepts and their implications to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to influence security strategies and drive improvements within a team.
Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, OSCP) are a plus.

Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position and may be inclusive of several career levels at Scale; it will be determined during the interview process based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and relevant education or training. Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process, and confirm whether the hired role will be eligible for equity grant. You'll also receive benefits including, but not limited to: comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO. Additionally, this role may be eligible for additional benefits such as a commuter stipend.

Please reference the job posting's subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the locations of San Francisco, New York, Seattle is:

$198,400—$342,000 USD

The base salary range for this full-time position in the locations of Hawaii, Washington DC, Texas, Colorado is:

$178,400—$307,000 USD

The base salary range for this full-time position in the location of St. Louis is:

$148,800—$256,000 USD

PLEASE NOTE: Our policy requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. This allows us to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants.

About Us:

At Scale, our mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world's most important decisions. Our products provide the high-quality data and full-stack technologies that power the world's leading models, and help enterprises and governments build, deploy, and oversee AI applications that deliver real impact. We work closely with industry leaders like Meta, Ernst & Young, Mayo Clinic, Time Inc., the Government of Qatar, and U.S. government agencies including the Army and Air Force. We are expanding our team to accelerate the development of AI applications.

We believe that everyone should be able to bring their whole selves to work, which is why we are proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity or Veteran status.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation in the application or recruiting process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@scale.com. Please see the United States Department of Labor's Know Your Rights poster for additional information.

We comply with the United States Department of Labor's Pay Transparency provision.

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