Security Architect

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DataDirect Networks (DDN) is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing.

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DDN is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale. Our cutting-edge data intelligence platform is designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data. With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence. 

Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project. This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management. 

Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and market leadership makes this an exciting and rewarding role for a driven professional looking to make a lasting impact in the world of AI and data storage. 

Product Security Architect - Infinia

Position Summary:

We seek a Product Security Architect specializing in filesystem security, focusing on access control mechanisms and authentication protocols for securing enterprise data systems.

Key Responsibilities:

· Security Architecture Design: Develop and maintain robust security architectures for new and existing products.

· Design and implement complex ACL systems for multi-tenant environments

· Kerberos Integration: Integrate and manage Kerberos authentication protocols within our product suite to ensure secure identity verification.

· Security Policies and Standards: Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with industry best practices.

· Manage security for distributed file systems

· Create Auditing and monitoring systems for file access

· Risk Assessment: Conduct security risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate potential threats.

· Collaboration: Work closely with product development teams to incorporate security requirements into product designs.

· Compliance: Ensure products comply with relevant security regulations and standards.

· Education and Training: Provide guidance and training to internal teams on security best practices and emerging threats.

· Stay Current: Keep abreast of the latest security technologies, threats, and trends to proactively address potential security issues.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.

· Minimum of 8 years of experience in security architecture or a similar role.

· Proven experience with Access Control List (ACL) development.

· In-depth knowledge of Kerberos authentication protocols.

· In-depth practical knowledge of integrating with authentication providers, such as Octa and Windows Active Directory.

· Familiarity with encryption, authentication, and authorization technologies.

· Experience with security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).

· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

· Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

· Certifications: Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are a plus.

· Understanding of zero trust architectures

Technical Requirements

· Advanced filesystem security mechanisms

· Network-attached storage security

· Distributed file system protocols

· File integrity monitoring systems

· Access control matrix design

· Security audit log management

Join our dynamic and driven team, where engineering excellence is at the heart of everything we do. We seek individuals who love to challenge themselves and are fueled by curiosity. Here, you'll have the opportunity to work across various areas of the company, thanks to our flat organizational structure that encourages hands-on involvement and direct contributions to our mission. Leadership is earned by those who take initiative and consistently deliver outstanding results, both in their work ethic and deliverables, making strong prioritization skills essential. Additionally, we value strong communication skills in all our engineers and researchers, as they are crucial for the success of our teams and the company as a whole.

Interview Process: After submitting your application, one of our recruiters will review your resume. If your application passes this stage, you will be invited to a 30-minute interview during which a member of our team will ask some basic questions. If you clear the interview, you will enter the main process, which can consist of up to four interviews in total:

• Coding assessment: Often in a language of your choice.
• Systems design: Translate high-level requirements into a scalable, fault-tolerant service (depending on role).
• Real-time problem-solving: Demonstrate practical skills in a live problem-solving session.
• Meet and greet with the wider team.
• Our goal is to finish the main process in 2-3 weeks at most.

DataDirect Networks (DDN) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.