Senior Security Engineer

Overview

Kestra Technologies is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join as the first dedicated security hire for the organization. The position involves owning and elevating the end-to-end security posture of the platform, infrastructure, and open-source ecosystem. This is a hands-on technical role focused on both offensive penetration testing and defensive remediation within a fast-paced environment.

What you get

The position offers a fully remote work arrangement allowing employees to work from anywhere, supplemented by access to coworking spaces worldwide. Team members receive comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision support, alongside a home office setup provided by the company.

Requirements

Applicants must have five or more years of experience in Security Engineering, Product Security, DevSecOps, or a combined offensive and defensive role. Candidates need a strong hands-on penetration testing background with the ability to discover application, API, and network-level vulnerabilities. A builder and fixer mindset is required, alongside deep familiarity with cloud security and containerized environments including Kubernetes and Docker. Experience with dependency and supply-chain security, fluency in English, and the ability to work autonomously in a remote setting are necessary.

How to apply

The hiring process moves through four stages, consisting of an introductory call with the hiring manager, a two-hour asynchronous technical scenario assessment, a team chat with a colleague, and a final discussion with a co-founder.