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IT Automation & Security Engineer

Teleport provides secure infrastructure access platform based on cryptographic identity and zero trust principles, trusted by major companies like Elastic, Snowflake, and NASDAQ.
United States
$128,000 - $160,000
DevOps
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Remote
501 - 1,000 Employees
3+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For IT Automation & Security Engineer

Teleport, a rapidly growing cybersecurity company valued at $1.1B, is seeking an IT Automation & Security Engineer to join their team. This role combines traditional IT operations with modern DevOps practices, focusing on building and maintaining secure infrastructure automation. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies like Go, Kubernetes, and Temporal while implementing security-first solutions for a platform trusted by major companies like Elastic, Snowflake, and NASDAQ.

The ideal candidate will thrive in an autonomous environment where they can take initiative and make impactful decisions. You'll be working on diverse projects ranging from building next-generation IT workflow automation to implementing security hardening for endpoints. The role requires a blend of traditional IT expertise and modern development skills, making it perfect for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats and solving complex technical challenges.

Working at Teleport means joining a team that values professional growth, autonomous decision-making, and technical excellence. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including equity in a billion-dollar business, extensive health coverage, and professional development opportunities. The remote-first culture promotes work-life balance while maintaining high standards of collaboration and innovation.

What makes this role particularly exciting is the opportunity to work with a modern tech stack while solving real-world security and automation challenges. You'll be part of a team that's building the future of infrastructure access, working alongside talented engineers who are passionate about security and automation. The company's rapid growth and strong market position provide a stable yet dynamic environment for career growth and technical innovation.

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Responsibilities For IT Automation & Security Engineer

  • Building next generation IT workflow automation tooling using Temporal and Go running on Kubernetes
  • Collaborate on dogfooding Teleport, specifically Teleport Identity and Policy
  • Building hardened security & automation for macOS endpoints
  • Writing IT automation using Terraform, shell scripts, and Go
  • Writing integrations with tools like Panther, Jamf Pro, Okta, Rippling, Google Chrome Enterprise
  • Traditional IT Helpdesk tasks

Requirements For IT Automation & Security Engineer

Go
Kubernetes
Linux
  • Programming experience in Go
  • Linux systems engineering experience, Kubernetes
  • IaC (Terraform) and shell scripting experience
  • IT security & administration experience
  • Willingness to work across traditional IT tasks

Benefits For IT Automation & Security Engineer

Medical Insurance
Education Budget
Equity
401k
  • Extensive health coverage
  • Annual expense budget
  • Rest & recovery policies
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Equity in a US $1.1-bn business
  • Professional development opportunities

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