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SproutsAI

$200 - $250/hr

Senior,Staff Security Engineer About Zettabyte At Zettabyte, we're building the infrastructure ... GPU isolation and virtualization security (MIG, SR-IOV) * InfiniBand, RDMA, or high-performance ...

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SproutsAI

Senior / Staff Security Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

Senior,Staff Security Engineer About Zettabyte At Zettabyte, we're building the infrastructure ... GPU isolation and virtualization security (MIG, SR-IOV) * InfiniBand, RDMA, or high-performance ...

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Prosum Inc.

Security Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$100K - $110K/yr

Security Engineer Los Angeles, CA | Hybrid $100,000-$110,000/year | Exempt A growing and security ... Collaborate with infrastructure and network teams on servers, virtualization, storage, backup ...

NVIDIA Corporation

$250/hr

Lead security engineering for RTOS, hypervisor, and embedded virtualization technologies across design, implementation, review, and verification.* Collaborate on CPU and SoC architecture, including ...

Method Security

Security Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Role Overview As a Security Engineer at Method Security, you will be instrumental in expanding the ... Develop and maintain range infrastructure leveraging Terraform and virtualization software for ...

Method Security

Security Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Role Overview As a Security Engineer at Method Security, you will be instrumental in expanding the ... Develop and maintain range infrastructure leveraging Terraform and virtualization software for ...

Nvidia

Senior Security Engineer, RTOS and Virtualization

$117K - $160K/yr

Lead security engineering for RTOS, hypervisor, and embedded virtualization technologies across design, implementation, review, and verification. * Collaborate on CPU and SoC architecture, including ...

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How much do virtualization security engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for virtualization security engineer in the United States is $59.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.28 and $68.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Virtualization Security Engineer vs Cloud Security Engineer?

AspectVirtualization Security EngineerCloud Security Engineer
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, CISSP, VMware certificationsCCSP, AWS Security Specialty, CISSP
Work EnvironmentData centers, virtualized environments, on-premises infrastructureCloud platforms like AWS, Azure, GCP
Industry UsageIT, finance, healthcare with virtualized infrastructureTech, finance, retail using cloud services
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on virtualization security measures and toolsFocus on cloud security protocols and architecture

The Virtualization Security Engineer specializes in securing virtualized environments, focusing on virtualization platforms and on-premises infrastructure. In contrast, the Cloud Security Engineer concentrates on securing cloud-based systems and services. Both roles require security certifications and involve protecting digital assets, but their environments and tools differ significantly.

How is virtualization used in cyber security?

A Virtualization Security Engineer leverages virtualization technology to create isolated environments, such as virtual machines and containers, which help contain security threats and test security measures without affecting physical systems. Virtualization also enables rapid deployment of security patches, efficient resource management, and the use of security tools like virtual firewalls and intrusion detection systems within virtual environments.

What does a virtualization security engineer do?

A virtualization security engineer designs and implements security measures to protect virtualized environments and cloud infrastructure. They analyze vulnerabilities, configure security tools, and ensure compliance with security policies, often using platforms like VMware, Hyper-V, or cloud services. Strong knowledge of network security, virtualization technologies, and security certifications are essential for this role.

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Senior / Staff Security Engineer

On-site

SproutsAI
Internet and IT • 11 - 50 employees
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$200 - $250/hr

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Senior,Staff Security Engineer

About Zettabyte

At Zettabyte, we’re building the infrastructure layer for the AI-first world. Our mission is to make AI compute ubiquitous, seamless, and limitless by operating a cloud where AI workloads run securely at massive scale—anywhere, anytime. We run a multi-tenant GPU cloud for AI developers and enterprises. Security isn’t a support function here—it’s a core platform capability.

Why this role exists

Zettabyte is scaling a shared, high-performance AI compute platform in a space where traditional cloud security models break down. Multi-tenant GPUs, high-speed networking, and untrusted customer workloads introduce security challenges that don’t have off-the-shelf answers. We’re hiring a Staff Security Engineer to define and own the security architecture of our platform. You’ll operate with wide latitude, shaping how isolation, detection, and trust are built into the system from day one. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in early-to-mid stage environments, enjoys working through ambiguity, and wants to build security systems that scale with the business—not slow it down.

What you’ll do

  • Own the end-to-end security architecture for multi-tenant Kubernetes GPU clusters
  • Design tenant isolation, egress control, and network segmentation across compute, storage, and networking layers
  • Define and implement runtime security and intrusion detection for untrusted AI workloads
  • Build security primitives (identity, secrets, encryption, policy enforcement) that platform teams build on
  • Secure the software supply chain, from CI/CD pipelines to container admission
  • Lead threat modeling and security design reviews for new platform features
  • Drive compliance readiness (SOC 2, ISO 27001) without slowing engineering velocity
  • Act as a force multiplier – unblock teams, set standards, and raise the security bar across the org
  • Lead security incident response and turn incidents into systemic improvements

What we’re looking for

  • 7+ years of experience in security engineering for cloud-native, infrastructure, or distributed systems
  • Deep, hands‑on expertise in Kubernetes security (RBAC, PSA, network policies, admission controllers)
  • Strong understanding of cloud security primitives in AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Experience building or operating runtime security and policy enforcement (Falco, Cilium, OPA, Calico, eBPF‑based tools)
  • Solid grounding in network security and zero‑trust architectures
  • Practical experience with secrets management and key systems (Vault, cloud KMS)
  • Strong automation skills in Go, Python, or Bash
  • Proven ability to operate autonomously, make architectural decisions, and deliver in ambiguous environments
  • Experience partnering deeply with platform, infra, and SRE teams

Bonus experience (nice to have, not required)

  • GPU isolation and virtualization security (MIG, SR-IOV)
  • InfiniBand, RDMA, or high-performance networking
  • HPC or large‑scale multi‑tenant compute platforms
  • Security for AI/ML systems or data‑intensive workloads
  • Incident response leadership or red team experience
  • Security certifications (CKS, OSCP, CISSP)
  • Open‑source contributions in security or cloud infrastructure

What makes this role different

  • You’ll define the security model, not just implement tickets
  • You’ll work on real isolation problems in GPU and high‑speed networking environments
  • You’ll influence architecture across the platform, not sit in a silo
  • You’ll help build a security culture at a company where speed and safety both matter

Compensation

  • Competitive salary — commensurate with your experience and aligned with industry standards
  • Meaningful equity — be part of the upside as we build a category‑defining company. Your grant will align with your role and the experience you bring.
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