Lead Software Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure

Do you want to help make the world safe from cyber attack? 
At Corelight, we believe that the best approach to cybersecurity risk starts with the network.  Attackers can evade endpoint detection, firewalls and many other technologies - but they can’t avoid leaving digital footprints on the networks they traverse.  Built on open-source innovations from Zeek, Suricata and YARA and refined through years of real-world use,  Corelight transforms network footprints from physical, virtual and cloud networks into actionable insights.   Our customers use these insights to speed incident response and proactively hunt for threats.  

As the Lead 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:

• 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.
• 10+ 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)

Fueled by investments from top-tier venture capital organizations such as Crowdstrike, Accel and Insight, Corelight is the fastest growing network detection and response platform in the industry.  Our customers trust us to protect mission-critical assets in leading enterprises, government, and research institutions worldwide.   We are leading the way with AI-assisted workflows, machine learning models, cloud security and SaaS-based solutions to arm defenders with the tools and knowledge they need to disrupt cyber attacks.    Our team of passionate innovators are dedicated to solving some of the toughest challenges in cybersecurity, while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture. Corelight is committed to a geographically distributed yet connected employee base with employees working from home and office locations around the world.   At Corelight, we are proud of our diversity of background and thought, and we’re united by our strong shared culture and values.

We are looking forward to meeting you.  Check us out at www.corelight.com