Security Operations Engineer
Quick Summary
Oversee tech decisions in coordination with Engineering Leadership,
Tailscale is making safe connection effortless by delivering software that makes it easy to securely interconnect people and their devices, no matter where they are. From hobbyists to multinational corporations, teams of every size use Tailscale each day to protect their networks, share access to internal tools, and more. We're building a future for the Internet that's easy, sensible, and safe, like it used to be. Founded in 2019 and fully distributed, we're backed by Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital.
About the Role
~1 min readWe’re seeking a talented engineer, specializing in security operations, to help grow our security team. We’re looking for people who can move Tailscale forward while making it safer to use. The abilities to think on your feet, collaborate with highly technical teams, and be comfortable working asynchronously are essential.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Device Management including MDM policies, BYOD, Patch/Vulnerability management, Troubleshooting, and general OS management (macOS, Linux, and Windows).
- →Supporting Tailscale’s key platforms including Google Workspace, Jira, GitHub.
- →Process automation (e.g. self-service access, patching)
- →Access management (OIDC, SAML, SCIM)
- →Data Loss Prevention/Mitigation
- →Tech-Stack Decision Making: Oversee tech decisions in coordination with Engineering Leadership, ensuring alignment with company-wide IT standards
- Prior experience in a security-related or adjacent technical role, e.g.
- Identity and Access management
- Endpoint Security
- Data Loss Prevention
- Security Operations Center experience
- IT Engineering/Operations
- Knowledge of operating systems and security mechanisms
- Knowledge of common networking protocols
- Knowledge of common authentication and user management protocols (OIDC, SAML, SCIM)
- Knowledge of Google Workspace Security and Device Management
- Experience with MDM products such as Jamf, Kandji, Fleet, Intune
- Ability to give and process constructive feedback
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup
Nice to Have
~1 min read- Experience with Jira workflows and automation
- Application and/or Infrastructure security experience
- Go, Python, or bash scripting preferred
As a company, we strive to maintain fair and equitable compensation practices within our team across all roles and all levels. Tailscale's compensation package includes base salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The salary range displayed on each job posting represents the target range for a new hire's base salary. Individual offers may vary based on experience and skill set.
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What We Offer
~3 min readLocation & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- August 25, 2026
- First seen
- August 25, 2026
- Last seen
- August 25, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 87%
- Scored at
- August 25, 2026
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