Alkira
Alkira is seeking a Principal Security Engineer to serve as a senior technical leader responsible for shaping and driving security strategy across cloud, infrastructure, platform, application, and operational security domains. This role sits within Platform Engineering and requires deep expertise in securing Kubernetes-based environments, distributed systems, and modern cloud-native platforms. The ideal candidate will partner with engineering and executive stakeholders to influence security direction, guide secure system design, and establish scalable security practices across the organization.
Headquarters
San Jose, California, United States
Company Size
51-200 employees
Founded
2018
Alkira is a cloud networking company that delivers a Network-as-a-Service platform to connect and secure applications and data across public clouds, on‑premises data centers, and edge locations. Its Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX) provides cloud‑native, software‑defined networking with integrated routing, security, VPN, and built‑in visibility, eliminating complex point‑to‑point connectivity. The platform offers centralized orchestration, automated provisioning, and pay‑as‑you‑go consumption to accelerate cloud migrations, multicloud transit, and hybrid‑cloud operations for enterprises and service providers.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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