Security Engineer

Summary

Join Tailscale's security team as a talented security operations engineer. You will manage devices, support key platforms, automate processes, and manage access. Experience in security-related roles, endpoint security, data loss prevention, and IT operations is required. Knowledge of operating systems, networking protocols, authentication protocols (OIDC, SAML, SCIM), and Google Workspace security is essential. Experience with MDM products is also needed. The role involves significant process automation, so it's not suitable if you prefer security reviews, penetration testing, SIEM alert review, or vendor software operation.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a security-related or adjacent technical role, e.g.: Identity and Access management
• Endpoint Security
• Data Loss Prevention
• Security Operations Center experience
• IT Engineering/Operations
• Knowledge of operating systems and security mechanisms
• Knowledge of common networking protocols
• Knowledge of common authentication and user management protocols (OIDC, SAML, SCIM)
• Knowledge of Google Workspace Security and Device Management
• Experience with MDM products such as Jamf, Kandji, Fleet, Intune
• Ability to give and process constructive feedback
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup

Responsibilities

• Device Management including MDM policies, BYOD, Patch/Vulnerability management, Troubleshooting, and general OS management (macOS, Linux, and Windows)
• Supporting Tailscale’s key platforms including Google Workspace, Jira, GitHub
• Process automation (e.g. self-service access, patching)
• Access management (OIDC, SAML, SCIM)
• Data Loss Prevention/Mitigation
• Tech-Stack Decision Making: Oversee tech decisions in coordination with Engineering Leadership, ensuring alignment with company-wide IT standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Jira workflows and automation
• Application and/or Infrastructure security experience
• Go, Python, or bash scripting preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period. Take advantage of coverage for health, vision, dental, and more for you and your family!
• Remote first company —most of our teams work fully remotely. Enjoy a change of scenery wherever you can get wifi, participate in virtual and in-person social events, and leverage our corporate co-working program to visit WeWork (or other similar spaces near you). Some roles require in-office collaboration depending on team needs, which will be clearly noted in the job description
• Connect with other Tailscalars IRL. Attend our annual company retreat, participate in team/department off-sites, or use your individual travel budget to meet up with team members in Canada, the US, or the UK
• Support for your personal and professional development. Grow your career thoughtfully with $1500 USD annually for professional development, or take advantage of mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities
• Paid time off and a healthy work-life integration. Our flexible, paid time off program supports you for any situation life throws your way, whether moving homes or travelling the world!
• A build-your-own home office setup. You choose your own company-owned laptop (Mac or PC), receive a monthly home internet reimbursement, and $1000 USD to customize your workstation to make it your own
• Generous parental leave program from your first day. We care about your life outside of work and encourage new parents to take advantage of parental leave top-ups for up to 26 weeks