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Sr. Security Engineer I - Enterprise Security

$135k-205k/hrFull-timeRemote

location_on24;26, Caselli Avenue, Castro District, San Francisco, California, 94114, United States

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Job Description

Who We Are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, a platform that enables organizations dependent on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data. We help develop actionable insights and improve operations in industries representing more than 40% of global GDP, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing. Our mission is to improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy.

Working at Samsara means helping define the future of physical operations. You will be part of a team shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you will have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

About the Role

The Senior Security Engineer I - Enterprise Security is responsible for building, operating, and maintaining Samsara’s core security infrastructure. You will collaborate with a global team of engineers to help build a world-class security engineering program utilizing modern principles across corporate infrastructure.

You take security seriously and strive to build low-friction solutions developed in close partnership with others. You are passionate about building automated alerting and response capabilities and helping to drive insights around potentially malicious activity within production environments. You enjoy building tools and workflows from scratch, maintaining active programs, and threading security into company processes to meet business needs. You will use your familiarity with a diverse set of technologies and practices to build a leading program in our industry. Additionally, you enjoy teaching and supporting team members, and helping junior engineers develop their skills and security instincts.

Why Join Samsara?

  • Impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact – helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
  • Architect your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper-growth environment.
  • Energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
  • Be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together, and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.

Culture and Belonging

At Samsara, we champion cultural principles including focusing on customer success, building for the long term, adopting a growth mindset, being inclusive, and winning as a team as we scale globally. We welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Flexible Working

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person, and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely.

Accommodations and Authenticity

Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

We use Tofu, a fraud detection tool, to validate the authenticity of applications and protect against identity fraud. This ensures we are connecting with real people and allows us to prioritize genuine candidates. Samsara is aware of scams involving fake job interviews and offers. Please know we do not charge fees to applicants at any stage of the hiring process. Official communication about your application will only come from emails ending in @samsara.com, @us-greenhouse-mail.io, or @mail3.guide.co.

Work location

Work model: Remote

24;26, Caselli Avenue, Castro District, San Francisco, California, 94114, United States

San Francisco, California

Open in Google Maps(37.75988, -122.44006)

Key Responsibilities

  • check_circleProvide leadership over Enterprise Security roadmap and priorities
  • check_circleWrite clear documentation and runbooks for security workflows
  • check_circleCollaborate with Engineering, IT, and Security on tool implementation
  • check_circleAssist Security Operations with investigations as a technical SME
  • check_circleMentor engineers to grow domain knowledge and communication skills
  • check_circlePartner with engineering to triage and remediate vulnerabilities

Requirements

  • verified4+ years of relevant experience in an Enterprise Security role
  • verifiedDeep expertise in enterprise security engineering best practices, with a focus on SASE tools like Zscaler
  • verifiedStrong scripting skills with Python, including experience building tools and automations
  • verifiedDemonstrated experience building, integrating, and maintaining enterprise security tools
  • verifiedStrong familiarity with common security problems and the ability to independently judge their severity and impact on the business
  • verifiedHands-on experience with automation tools (e.g., Tines, AWS Lambda) and common security platforms (e.g., Crowdstrike, Zscaler, Wiz)
  • verifiedTrack record of delivering impactful work across multiple quarters and collaborating effectively across teams
  • verifiedResides in the Pacific or Hawaii time zones

Benefits & Perks

check_circleFlexible, employee-led remote work modelcheck_circleProfessional development stipendcheck_circleComprehensive health insurance planscheck_circleParental leave plans

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In this Sr. Security Engineer I - Enterprise Security at Samsara role, you will provide leadership over enterprise security roadmap and priorities; write clear documentation and runbooks for security workflows; collaborate with engineering, it, and security on tool implementation; and assist security operations with investigations as a technical sme.
What are the requirements for this Sr. Security Engineer I - Enterprise Security role?expand_more
To qualify for the Sr. Security Engineer I - Enterprise Security at Samsara position, applicants should have: 4+ years of relevant experience in an Enterprise Security role; Deep expertise in enterprise security engineering best practices, with a focus on SASE tools like Zscaler; Strong scripting skills with Python, including experience building tools and automations; Demonstrated experience building, integrating, and maintaining enterprise security tools; Strong familiarity with common security problems and the ability to independently judge their severity and impact on the business; and Hands-on experience with automation tools (e.g., Tines, AWS Lambda) and common security platforms (e.g., Crowdstrike, Zscaler, Wiz).
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The advertised salary range for Sr. Security Engineer I - Enterprise Security at Samsara is $135k-205k/hr.
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Sr. Security Engineer I - Enterprise Security at Samsara is based in 24;26, Caselli Avenue, Castro District, San Francisco, California, 94114, United States. This is a remote role.
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Samsara has listed this Sr. Security Engineer I - Enterprise Security role as remote.
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Sr. Security Engineer I - Enterprise Security at Samsara typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Sr. Security Engineer I - Enterprise Security at Samsara include python; sase; zscaler; tines; aws lambda; crowdstrike; wiz; and zero trust.
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Sr. Security Engineer I - Enterprise Security at Samsara is part of the Information Technology job category on Recrutus.