November 19, 2024

Sr. Security Engineer, Vulnerability Management

Senior • On-site

Austin, TX

What to Expect
Tesla is continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation in transportation, energy generation, energy storage, self-driving, AI hardware and software. Infrastructure Security Engineering under the Information Security organization is responsible for building and operating security capabilities to measure and continuously improve the security posture of our global on-premises datacenter infrastructure and public cloud footprint. Our on-premises IT infrastructure includes AI platforms that powers our AI endeavors. As a Senior Security Engineer, you will be expected to mature vulnerability management program. You will closely work with several internal teams to identify, assess, prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities across several platforms including public cloud, private cloud, Kubernetes clusters and AI platforms. You will actively participate in security reviews, risk analysis and security solution design.
What You’ll Do
  • Lead vulnerability scanning and assessment activities across a diverse technology environment & utilize various vulnerability scanning tools and techniques to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities
  • Perform root cause analysis of vulnerabilities and work with cross-functional teams to prioritize and implement effective remediation strategies
  • Track remediation efforts and ensure timely resolution of vulnerabilities
  • Evaluate the impact of emerging threats and vulnerabilities to determine, prioritize, and remediate
  • Build and operate DevSecOps tools to identify security vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle
  • Automate vulnerability scanning, assessment, and reporting processes to improve efficiency and scalability
  • Perform malware assessment to identify and mitigate potential malware threats to the organization's systems and data
  • Collaborate with Security Operations, Detection, and Incident Response teams to develop detection signals and incident response playbooks / tooling to support their function
  • Develop and maintain documentations for security tools and solutions
  • Perform security reviews, threat modelling, risk assessments and identify attack vectors
What You’ll Bring
  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
  • At least 4+ years of experience working in a security team, with a focus on vulnerability management
  • Good understanding of vulnerability scanning tools (like Tenable, Crowdstrike, Prisma etc.)
  • Strong understanding of Linux security, defense-in-depth principles, and security standards such as STIG, MITRE, and NIST
  • Proficient in at least one programming language (such as Python, Go, or Java) with a deep understanding of GitOps principles
  • Strong working knowledge of SIEM tools, including Splunk
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
  • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program