Cloud & Security Engineer

Cloud Application Infrastructure & Security Engineer

Altera is actively modernizing its technology stack to support scalable, secure, and developer-friendly infrastructure. As part of this transformation, we are migrating to GitHub Enterprise and building a lightweight governance layer leveraging Azure Cloud technology to ensure a consistent experience across teams.

We are seeking a Cloud Application Infrastructure & Security Engineer who is passionate about cloud architecture, infrastructure automation, and secure application development. This role combines infrastructure engineering, security leadership, and hands-on development to help shape the future of Altera's cloud platform.

At Altera, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values initiative, clarity, and technical excellence. You'll have the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide infrastructure and security decisions while working on modern, impactful systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and manage scalable, secure infrastructure in Microsoft Azure
• Guide and implement security practices and influence company-wide standards
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code
• Develop event-driven governance systems using Azure Functions
• Implement observability and monitoring across infrastructure and applications
• Contribute to application code (primarily Python, with exposure to other languages) and drive it from development to production
• Advise IT and engineering teams on cost optimization for GitHub and Copilot usage

Salary Range

The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

$178.9k - $259.0k USD

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Required Qualifications

• Experience with GitHub Enterprise and managing GitHub Organizations
• Strong background in cloud architecture and security
• Hands-on experience with Azure deployments, debugging, and servicing
• Proficiency in Python or other backend languages (C#, C++ a plus)
• Familiarity with CI/CD runners, SSO, DNS, and enterprise infrastructure services
• Knowledge of vulnerability management and DevOps automation
• Solid understanding of Git and Git-based platforms (GitHub or GitLab)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with application observability tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, OpenTelemetry)
• Ability to model and enforce infrastructure governance across teams
• Experience driving standards and best practices in cloud environments
• Experience with designing ease of use into the User Experience

Job Type: Regular

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: San Jose, California, United States

Additional Locations:

Posting Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.