Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
Type: Full-Time
IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution.
Quantum computing and security are intimately connected. One day, quantum computers will render RSA trivially crackable; today, protecting our cutting-edge research is essential.
As a Senior Security Engineer, you’ll help with the technical implementation, tools, and automation aspects of our security program, which is built around NIST 800-53 to meet US Federal standards. This is an opportunity for a hands-on, technical, and code-savvy security engineer with an emerging or existing interest in the next generation of computing to bring their diverse background and talents to bear in shaping the future of computing.
In the first three months, you’ll be helping to apply NIST 800-53 controls to our systems. As part of that, you will help to define security hardening guidelines, develop automation for security configuration checks, provide technical direction to teams implementing controls, and help collect evidence in support of internal audits and risk management activities.
Responsibilities:
- Write python (or potentially rust or golang) code to connect to a variety of systems to collect and analyze data in support of security alerting, evidence collection, and system hardening.
- Follow secure software development practices while working in an agile team, helping to scope, plan, prioritize, and complete work.
- Write technical documentation including software documentation, memos, and architecture diagrams.
- Automate integrations with Github Actions or workflow-based tools.
- Assist with security hardening of cloud, on-premise, and quantum systems.
- Improve our application security posture through collaboration with development teams and coaching them through findings from SAST, SCA, and other tools.
- Collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams, from legal, to engineering, to finance, to operations, to supply chain.
- Develop and document processes supporting secure operations.
- Assist with responding to incidents as they arise.
The ideal candidate will have experience contributing to multiple simultaneous initiatives. Every day you will learn and explore, applying what you already know to a new environment and new problem. You will balance multiple activities with a keen eye for prioritizing for the biggest impact. You’ll strive for simplicity and demonstrate significant creativity and incisive judgment. You'll enjoy learning technical topics, working across multiple business streams, and be uniquely positioned to help us reach the next horizon in secure quantum computing. You will take ownership of the outcome for the work you take on.
You’d be a good fit with:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience -- untraditional backgrounds are welcome and encouraged!
- 6+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience writing python code that is used and maintained over time by a team.
- Experience with NIST 800-53 or NIST 800-171.
- Experience with CIS Benchmarks and/or DISA STIGs.
- Technical experience in systems administration, software engineering, digital forensics, security engineering, and/or privacy engineering.
- Excitement to learn and get things done right.
- Empathy for your internal and external customers and excellent communication skills, since you’ll be working with folks of all backgrounds -- technical and non-technical alike!
You’d be a great fit with:
- Masters or PhD degree in security, computer science, or related.
- Proven ability to lead security initiatives.
- Prior experience with NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-171 audits.
- Experience with FedRAMP and Federal agencies.
- Experience with application security and tooling such as SAST and SCA.
- Experience with integrating log data sources to monitoring tools (SIEM).
- Experience building and using Docker containers.
- Experience with infrastructure as code such as Terraform.
- Experience with Chef, Puppet, Ansible, or some sort of configuration management system.
- Experience extracting and reporting on software bill of materials across a fleet of heterogeneous systems.
- 3+ years of experience with incident or emergency response coordination.
Location:
You will be our first dedicated security engineer! This position can be located at our newest office in Bothell, WA (just outside Seattle) or at our headquarters in College Park, MD. Our headquarters are located down the street from the University of Maryland. Our office is bright and open and a fun, collaborative environment, where we value each other’s unique qualities. IonQ is a five-minute walk to the Metro, which takes just twenty minutes to get to Washington, DC.
IonQ reflects the globally diverse audience that our products and technology serve. We believe that in addition to hiring the best talent, a diversity of perspectives, ideas, and cultures leads to the creation of better products and services. We hire people with a broad set of skills who are ready to take on some of humanity’s greatest challenges and make an impact on millions, if not billions, of users.
Ability to meet IonQ and customer security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to passing a background check.
If this sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
The approximate salary range for this position is $153,003 - $200,321.
The base pay component of the offer will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Posted figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. The total compensation package may include other elements dependent on the position and level. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. Beyond base pay, total compensation includes a variable bonus and equity component, as well as a range of benefit options which can be found on our site at ionq.co/jobs. Some of our benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, home internet stipend, a generous PTO plan, parental/adoption leave, 401K, medical, dental and vision plans as well as paid holidays.
Our HQ is located in College Park, Maryland which is only a 15-minute metro ride from Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in the Seattle, Washington area. Depending on the position, you may be required to be located near our offices in College Park, Seattle, or Toronto. However, IonQ will be expanding into additional geographies both domestically and internationally so don’t let this stop you from applying!
At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all, while at the same time striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment in which any individual can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.
We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, and military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
If you are interested in being a part of this team and mission, we encourage you to apply!
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