Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure (Contract)

By making evidence the heart of security, we help customers stay ahead of ever-changing cyber-attacks. 

Corelight is a cybersecurity company that transforms network and cloud activity into evidence.  Evidence that elite defenders use to proactively hunt for threats, accelerate response to cyber incidents, gain complete network visibility, and create powerful analytics using machine learning and behavioral analysis tools.  Easily deployed, and available in traditional and SaaS-based formats, Corelight is the fastest-growing Network Detection and Response (NDR) platform in the industry.  We are the only NDR platform that leverages the power of Open Source projects in addition to our own technology to deliver Intrusion Detection (IDS), Network Security Monitoring (NSM), and Smart PCAP solutions.  We sell to some of the most sensitive, mission critical large enterprises and government agencies in the world.

As the Senior Software Engineer -Cloud Infrastructure  you will collaborate with development and quality engineering to build and maintain our continuous integration pipeline from development to production. You’ll bring a strong systems background and an eye toward automated software engineering and continuous delivery. Your deep understanding of SaaS and cloud technologies, combined with your leadership skills, will be vital in shaping the future of Corelight's Open NDR SaaS Platform.
Responsibilities:

Candidate will need to be located in the Pacific Time Zone

• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure solutions on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Develop automation scripts and tools to streamline provisioning, configuration, and management of cloud resources.
• Collaborate with software development teams to integrate cloud services into applications and workflows.
• Implement monitoring and alerting systems to ensure the performance, availability, and security of cloud environments.
• Optimize resource utilization and cost efficiency through continuous monitoring, analysis, and optimization of cloud infrastructure.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in cloud computing, DevOps, and infrastructure automation.
• Participate in the resolution of production incidents and contribute to post-mortem analysis and improvement efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or related fields, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of professional experience in cloud infrastructure engineering or related roles.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Bash, Python, Go.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation.
• Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Experience with automation tools like Jenkins, GitLab, and Ansible/Chef
• Understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and cloud-native architectures.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with Observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or similar
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or similar technologies
• Knowledge of security practices and standards in cloud environments
• Experience with SLI, SLO, SLA, and Error Budget concepts
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues under pressure
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps/SRE practices
• Excellent documentation skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Skills

• Certification in cloud computing (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect).
• Experience with serverless computing platforms (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions).
• Knowledge of infrastructure monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).

This role will cover a 6-12 Month Contract with possibility for extension

We are proud of our culture and values - driving diversity of background and thought, low-ego results, applied curiosity and tireless service to our customers and community.  Corelight is committed to a geographically dispersed yet connected employee base with employees working from home and office locations around the world.  Fueled by an accelerating revenue stream, and investments from top-tier venture capital organizations such as Crowdstrike, Accel and Insight - we are rapidly expanding our team.  

Check us out at www.corelight.com