
About Astronomer
The enterprise framework for Apache Airflow
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio
- $30M+ raised from Coatue Management and Foundry Group
- Supports Fortune 500 companies with Airflow solutions
- Team size of 11-50 employees
Astronomer is a leading enterprise framework for Apache Airflow, enabling organizations to build production-ready Airflow environments with ease. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Astronomer serves a diverse range of customers, including Fortune 500 companies, and has raised over $30 million in fun...
🎁 Benefits
Astronomer offers competitive salaries, equity options, unlimited PTO, and a flexible remote work policy to support work-life balance....
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Astronomer fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, prioritizing engineering excellence and customer success while embracing remote work fle...
Overview
Astronomer is hiring a Security Operations Engineer II to enhance security operations and incident response. You'll work with technologies like Apache Airflow and AWS. This position requires experience in IT and security operations.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in IT and security operations, ideally with 3-5 years of experience in a similar role. You thrive in ambiguous situations and enjoy problem-solving, particularly in the context of security and data management. Your expertise includes working with tools like Apache Airflow and AWS, and you have a solid understanding of incident response protocols. You are passionate about building durable systems and improving security processes, ensuring that operations run smoothly and securely.
You possess excellent communication skills, allowing you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. You are comfortable analyzing data to inform security initiatives and have experience creating playbooks for repeatable processes. Your proactive approach to security challenges enables you to identify vulnerabilities and implement effective solutions. You are eager to grow your skills in GenAI automation and contribute to high-priority projects that enhance service health and incident response.
What you'll do
In this role, you will be responsible for defining and implementing security measures that protect Astronomer's infrastructure and data. You will handle complex escalations and work on high-priority projects, including AI/ML-enabled systems and data analytics for service health. Your contributions will directly impact the speed and safety of Astronomer's growth, as you help create a playbook for resilient enterprise operations. You will collaborate with IT and security teams to strengthen baseline security and improve vulnerability and patch operations.
You will also be involved in incident response, ensuring that the organization can quickly and effectively address security threats. Your role will require you to analyze data to scope future initiatives and make informed decisions about security practices. You will work closely with other engineers and stakeholders to develop smarter workflows that enhance operational efficiency. Your success in this position will be measured by the effectiveness of the security measures you implement and the overall resilience of the organization's operations.
What we offer
Astronomer values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth. You will be part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to empowering data teams and driving innovation in the DataOps space. Join us in shaping the future of data management and security.
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