PpbAre you ready to power the World's connections? /b /ppIf you don’t think you meet all of the criteria below but are still interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box - we’re looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas, and have some interest and capabilities in others. /ph3About the role /h3pIn the Runtime Organization at Kong we build an array of Data Planes that are the key ingredients for our API platform for platform builders: Kong Gateway, Kong AI Gateway, Kong Mesh, Kong Event Gateway. /ppWe are looking for a driven Staff Engineer who specialises in security domains to oversee security across our portfolio of Data Plane products, working with different engineering teams to harden our code and infrastructure.br/This is a hands-on technical leadership role that demands a blend of profound technical expertise and exceptional communication. /ph3What You'll Do: /h3ulliAct as a liaison between the Kong Runtime engineering teams and the security org to develop innovative requirements for the security roadmap. /liliEvangelize security best practices across the Kong Runtime engineering org. /liliResearch, design, implement and own security oriented frameworks and features with the common goal of hardening Kong’s dataplane and protecting Kong’s customers. /liliRoutinely provide security engineering designs and code reviews for sensitive paths. /liliBreak down complex problems into sub-tasks while prototyping rapidly and iteratively contributing to security initiatives using agile practices. /liliCoach and mentor Kong Runtime engineers on security best practices. /li /ulh3What You'll Bring: /h3ulli8+ years working in and leading teams to develop, deliver, and maintain complex software solutions, with a focus on security. /liliExpertise in Golang or Rust. /liliExpertise in security at all levels of the TCP/IP stack. /liliStrong understanding of concepts such as Test-Driven development, Secure SDLC, Secure code reviews and the ability to identify and mitigate threat vectors and vulnerabilities in code and infrastructure. /liliGood understanding and experience in using cloud service providers such as AWS and GCP. /liliDeveloping and maintaining technical documentation such as cookbooks, design and architecture docs. /liliAbility to meticulously analyze complex technical environments, accurately identify risks, and design practical, scalable, and effective security solutions. /liliOutstanding communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex security needs and translate them into clear processes and requirements for different engineering teams. /li /ulh3About Kong /h3pKong Inc., a leading developer of cloud API technologies, is on a mission to enable companies around the world to become “API-first” and securely accelerate AI adoption. Kong helps organizations globally — from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises — unleash developer productivity, build securely, and accelerate time to market. For more information about Kong, please visit or follow us on X @thekonginc. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr