Security Operations Engineer

About Tailscale

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

We’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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

What We Are Looking For

• 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

• Know

Department: Engineering