RapidFort, Inc.

Role Description We are looking for a hands-on Senior Container Security Engineer to lead vulnerability remediation and image hardening across Linux-based container environments. This role focuses on deep operating system and container security engineering rather than simple vulnerability scanning. You will analyze, remediate, rebuild, harden, and continuously optimize container images used in modern cloud-native platforms. You will work closely with platform engineering, DevOps, infrastructure, and security teams to build automated remediation pipelines, reduce the attack surface, and deliver production-ready hardened images. What You’ll Do - Own end-to-end CVE remediation across Linux-based container images. - Analyze vulnerabilities across OS packages, libraries, runtimes, and dependencies. - Patch, rebuild, validate, and maintain hardened container images at scale. - Reduce attack surface by removing unnecessary packages, binaries, services, and dependencies. - Build and scale automated remediation pipelines for continuous image patching. - Improve image security posture while minimizing operational disruption. - Generate, validate, and maintain SBOMs to support supply chain visibility and compliance. - Integrate remediation workflows into CI/CD and GitOps pipelines. - Optimize image size, startup performance, and operational efficiency. - Research emerging Linux, container, Kubernetes, and software supply chain threats. - Troubleshoot complex dependency, package compatibility, and runtime security issues. - Help define internal standards for hardened images and secure software delivery. Qualifications - 5+ years of experience in Linux systems engineering, platform engineering, DevSecOps, security engineering, or SRE. - Deep understanding of Linux distributions (Debian, Ubuntu, Alpine, RHEL). - Strong hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized environments. - Proven experience remediating CVEs within Linux packages and container ecosystems. - Proficiency with package management systems (apt, yum/dnf, apk, rpm). - Experience with scanning tools such as Trivy, Grype, or Clair. - Strong scripting or programming skills in Python, Bash, or Go. - Solid understanding of container image layering and filesystem structures. - Familiarity with CI/CD automation and infrastructure-as-code workflows. - Experience with cloud-native infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Nice to Have - Experience building minimal or distroless container images. - Familiarity with SBOM standards (SPDX, CycloneDX, Syft). - Experience with image signing and verification tools (Cosign, Sigstore). - Knowledge of software supply chain security frameworks like SLSA. - Familiarity with Kubernetes security controls and eBPF. What Success Looks Like - Delivery of production-ready container images with near-zero exploitable CVEs. - Established scalable automated remediation and image hardening pipelines. - Significant reduction in container attack surface and image bloat. - Improved remediation speed and operational efficiency. - Repeatable standards for secure container image delivery at scale. Compensation & Benefits - Base salary: $130,000 – $200,000 depending on experience and technical depth. - Equity participation. - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage. - Remote-first work environment. - Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud-native and container security technologies. - Career growth within a rapidly scaling cybersecurity company.

Location- Remote-United Kingdom About RapidFort RapidFort is the leader in end-to-end software supply chain security. Our platform helps organizations automatically identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities in containerized applications—without code changes or pipeline disruption. From curated near-zero-CVE container images to runtime Kubernetes protection, we enable teams to ship secure software faster. Backed by $42M in Series A funding and trusted by 100+ customers across defense, federal, and enterprise sectors, we’re defining the new standard for software attack surface management (SASM). We were recognized in the 2025 Gartner® Cool Vendors™ in Container Management report. Position Overview; RapidFort is looking for a technical Solutions Engineer to accelerate our growth in the US Enterprise segments. You'll serve as the technical bridge between our platform capabilities and customer needs, helping organizations understand how RapidFort's Software Supply Chain Security platform can eliminate vulnerabilities and reduce their attack surface without code changes. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role combining deep expertise in cloud-native security, containers, and compliance with consultative sales skills. You will work closely with security leaders, platform engineers, and regulated organizations supporting Department of Defense (DoD), federal agencies, financial services, and healthcare environments. Your Impact Technical Discovery & Solution Design - Partner with Account Executives to uncover security pain points, compliance requirements, and infrastructure challenges facing prospective customers - Design and present customized demonstrations showing how RapidFort's platform addresses vulnerability remediation, attack surface reduction, and compliance acceleration Product Expertise & Customer Education - Deliver compelling technical presentations on RapidFort's DevTime Protection Tools, Near-Zero CVE Images, and RunTime Protection capabilities - Guide security teams and DevOps engineers through hands-on proof-of-concept evaluations in their environments - Articulate the technical and business value of achieving 95% CVE remediation and 90% attack surface reduction Sales Methodology & Deal Progression - Apply proven sales frameworks including MEDDPICC to qualify opportunities, identify key stakeholders, and advance complex technical sales cycles - Establish credibility with technical decision-makers, security architects, and engineering leaders through deep product knowledge and industry expertise Security & Compliance Consulting - Advise prospects on container security best practices, vulnerability management strategies, and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, CMMC, SOC 2, STIG/CIS) - Position RapidFort as the solution for organizations seeking to accelerate compliance readiness while reducing development costs Market Intelligence - Stay current on competitive positioning in the Software Supply Chain Security space - Provide product feedback based on customer conversations to help shape RapidFort's roadmap What You Bring Technical Foundation - 7+ years in a Solutions Engineering, Sales Engineering, or Pre-Sales role supporting technical sales to startup and mid-market customers Strong hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Kubernetes, Docker), including, but not limited to: - Can describe a multi-stage build and when they are appropriate - Understands best practices when building container images - Working knowledge of major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their security consideration - Understanding of container security challenges, vulnerability scanning, and software bill of materials (SBOM) concept Sales Acumen - Demonstrated success using structured sales methodologies (MEDDPICC, Command of the Message, or similar frameworks - Track record of supporting complex sales cycles involving multiple technical and business stakeholder - Ability to translate technical capabilities into business outcomes and RO Communication & Collaboration - Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to adjust technical depth based on your audience - Experience facilitating productive technical discussions with security teams, platform engineers, and C-level executive - Strong written communication for creating proposals, follow-up documentation, and technical content Adaptabilit - Comfort operating in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities shift and you'll wear multiple hat - Self-motivated with the ability to manage your own pipeline and deliver results with minimal supervision - Genuine curiosity and commitment to continuous learning in the evolving security landscape Location Requirement United Kingdom

Location- Remote-United Kingdom About RapidFort RapidFort is the leader in end-to-end software supply chain security. Our platform helps organizations automatically identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities in containerized applications—without code changes or pipeline disruption. From curated near-zero-CVE container images to runtime Kubernetes protection, we enable teams to ship secure software faster. Backed by $42M in Series A funding and trusted by 100+ customers across defense, federal, and enterprise sectors, we’re defining the new standard for software attack surface management (SASM). We were recognized in the 2025 Gartner® Cool Vendors™ in Container Management report. Position Overview; RapidFort is looking for a technical Solutions Engineer to accelerate our growth in the US Enterprise segments. You'll serve as the technical bridge between our platform capabilities and customer needs, helping organizations understand how RapidFort's Software Supply Chain Security platform can eliminate vulnerabilities and reduce their attack surface without code changes. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role combining deep expertise in cloud-native security, containers, and compliance with consultative sales skills. You will work closely with security leaders, platform engineers, and regulated organizations supporting Department of Defense (DoD), federal agencies, financial services, and healthcare environments. Your Impact Technical Discovery & Solution Design - Partner with Account Executives to uncover security pain points, compliance requirements, and infrastructure challenges facing prospective customers - Design and present customized demonstrations showing how RapidFort's platform addresses vulnerability remediation, attack surface reduction, and compliance acceleration Product Expertise & Customer Education - Deliver compelling technical presentations on RapidFort's DevTime Protection Tools, Near-Zero CVE Images, and RunTime Protection capabilities - Guide security teams and DevOps engineers through hands-on proof-of-concept evaluations in their environments - Articulate the technical and business value of achieving 95% CVE remediation and 90% attack surface reduction Sales Methodology & Deal Progression - Apply proven sales frameworks including MEDDPICC to qualify opportunities, identify key stakeholders, and advance complex technical sales cycles - Establish credibility with technical decision-makers, security architects, and engineering leaders through deep product knowledge and industry expertise Security & Compliance Consulting - Advise prospects on container security best practices, vulnerability management strategies, and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, CMMC, SOC 2, STIG/CIS) - Position RapidFort as the solution for organizations seeking to accelerate compliance readiness while reducing development costs Market Intelligence - Stay current on competitive positioning in the Software Supply Chain Security space - Provide product feedback based on customer conversations to help shape RapidFort's roadmap What You Bring Technical Foundation - 7+ years in a Solutions Engineering, Sales Engineering, or Pre-Sales role supporting technical sales to startup and mid-market customers Strong hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Kubernetes, Docker), including, but not limited to: - Can describe a multi-stage build and when they are appropriate - Understands best practices when building container images - Working knowledge of major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their security consideration - Understanding of container security challenges, vulnerability scanning, and software bill of materials (SBOM) concept Sales Acumen - Demonstrated success using structured sales methodologies (MEDDPICC, Command of the Message, or similar frameworks - Track record of supporting complex sales cycles involving multiple technical and business stakeholder - Ability to translate technical capabilities into business outcomes and RO Communication & Collaboration - Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to adjust technical depth based on your audience - Experience facilitating productive technical discussions with security teams, platform engineers, and C-level executive - Strong written communication for creating proposals, follow-up documentation, and technical content Adaptabilit - Comfort operating in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities shift and you'll wear multiple hat - Self-motivated with the ability to manage your own pipeline and deliver results with minimal supervision - Genuine curiosity and commitment to continuous learning in the evolving security landscape Location Requirement United Kingdom

SR SDET / Sr QA Automation Engineer (Python, CLI, CI/CD, Containers) RAPIDFORT United States (Remote) Location: Remote (US) | Type: Full-Time | Experience: 10+ Years About RapidFort RapidFort is the leader in end-to-end software supply chain security. Our platform helps organizations automatically identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities in containerized applications—without code changes or pipeline disruption. From curated near-zero-CVE container images to runtime Kubernetes protection, we enable teams to ship secure software faster. Backed by $42M in Series A funding and trusted by 100+ customers across defense, federal, and enterprise sectors, we’re defining the new standard for software attack surface management (SASM). We were recognized in the 2025 Gartner® Cool Vendors™ in Container Management report. Role Summary We’re looking for a hands-on Sr. QA Automation Engineer to own and evolve the Python-based test automation framework for our CLI-driven security platform. You’ll design and maintain end-to-end test suites that validate container image hardening, vulnerability scanning, SBOM generation, and compliance workflows across local, CI, and Kubernetes environments. This role demands strong ownership of test reliability, data-driven execution strategy, and clear documentation—paired with a genuine interest in security tooling. What You’ll Work On - Build and maintain robust automation suites using Python and pytest - Convert manual/bash test plans into scalable, data-driven test frameworks (CSV/JSON/YAML) - Design selective execution strategy (tags, ranges, run flags, grouping/sharding) - Automate CLI command validation (exit codes, stdout/stderr expectations, failure semantics) - Integrate and maintain test execution in CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or equivalent) - Validate container image hardening, scan outputs, and SBOM/RBOM generation across base distributions (Ubuntu, RHEL, Debian, Alpine) - Manage and improve test artifacts/reporting (.html, .log, .json) for fast triage - Troubleshoot environment/auth/configuration drift across runners and VMs - Maintain high-quality handover docs, runbooks, and troubleshooting guides - Partner with dev/platform teams to stabilize flaky tests and shorten feedback loops Must-Have Qualifications - 10+ years in SDET or QA Automation roles - 5+ years of Python automation experience (pytest required) - Strong Linux and shell scripting (bash) skills - Hands-on experience testing CLI tools or developer workflows - Experience with Docker and/or Podman - Experience integrating and debugging test runs in CI pipelines - Strong debugging skills for authentication, environment, and infra-related failures - Solid Git workflow and code review practices Nice-to-Have Qualifications - Kubernetes/KIND/Helm testing experience - Compliance/security scan automation exposure (SBOM/STIG-like workflows) - Multi-runner parallel execution/sharding strategy experience - Experience capturing test telemetry for trend analysis (Postgres/SQLite) - Experience building reusable reporting and observability layers Base Salary:$120,000- $150,000 - -

Senior Distributed Systems Engineer / Architect Series A Cybersecurity Company — RapidFort Location: Remote / Hybrid Type: Full-time About RapidFort RapidFort is a Series A cybersecurity company backed by $42M from leading investors, building the next generation of container and software supply-chain security. Our platform helps enterprises and U.S. government agencies eliminate vulnerabilities in container images, secure Kubernetes environments, and protect cloud-native infrastructure at runtime. Due to our work with DoD and U.S. federal customers, U.S. citizenship is required for this role. Overview We are looking for a Distributed Systems Engineer / Architect to design and build highly scalable custom systems that process large volumes of data across CPU, disk, and network intensive workloads. This role is deeply hands-on and requires strong systems thinking, algorithm design, and performance optimization skills. You will work on core infrastructure and algorithms, building systems that maximize resource utilization across distributed environments. The ideal candidate enjoys working close to the metal, writing efficient code and tooling (primarily in Python and Bash) while building the instrumentation needed to continuously measure, analyze, and improve system performance. This role requires a data-driven mindset and a passion for building reliable, scalable systems from first principles. Responsibilities System Architecture Design and implement scalable distributed systems that handle heavy CPU, disk, and network workloads. Architect systems for high throughput, reliability, and efficient resource utilization. Develop distributed algorithms and data processing pipelines. Performance & Optimization Analyze system behavior to identify bottlenecks across compute, storage, and network layers. Optimize workloads for maximum efficiency and minimal resource waste. Develop strategies for parallelization, batching, and workload scheduling. Engineering & Implementation Implement system components and tooling primarily in Python and Bash. Build custom orchestration, automation, and distributed job execution mechanisms. Write efficient algorithms and low-level logic to manage large-scale workloads. Observability & Data-Driven Engineering Build instrumentation, metrics, and telemetry to measure system performance. Develop dashboards and analysis workflows to guide optimization decisions. Use empirical data and experimentation to improve system behavior. Infrastructure & Reliability Design systems that operate reliably across distributed environments. Implement monitoring, debugging, and recovery mechanisms for large-scale systems. Collaborate with infrastructure and platform teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation. Requirements Core Experience Strong experience building distributed systems or large-scale backend infrastructure Deep understanding of systems performance (CPU, memory, disk I/O, networking) Experience optimizing workloads for throughput and efficiency Programming Strong Python development skills Strong Bash / shell scripting Ability to implement and reason about algorithms and system-level logic Systems Knowledge Experience with parallel processing, distributed job execution, or large data pipelines Familiarity with Linux systems, resource scheduling, and performance tuning Understanding of networked systems and distributed coordination Engineering Approach Strong data-driven mindset with focus on measurement and experimentation Experience building observability, metrics, and instrumentation Ability to debug complex systems in production environments Nice to Have Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) workloads Experience with containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes) Background in large-scale data processing or distributed compute frameworks Familiarity with performance profiling tools and system tracing What You’ll Work On Designing custom distributed compute frameworks Building efficient algorithms to process large-scale data workloads Optimizing compute pipelines across CPU, disk, and network resources Developing instrumentation and performance analytics Improving system efficiency through continuous measurement and experimentation Base Salary: $170,000 to $200,000

Vice President of Sales Primary ARR Driver · Builder · Operator Company: RapidFort Market: Container Security · Kubernetes · Cloud-Native Infrastructure · Software Supply Chain Security Reports To: Chief Revenue Officer Location: United States — Remote (Bay Area preferred) Stage: Series A scaling toward Series B RapidFort is a Series A cybersecurity company backed by $42M from leading investors, building the next generation of container and software supply-chain security. We help enterprises and U.S. government agencies eliminate vulnerabilities in container images, secure Kubernetes environments, and protect cloud-native infrastructure at runtime. With a proven platform, strong customer traction, and an exploding market for software supply chain security, RapidFort is entering a major growth phase. Due to our work with DoD and Federal customers, U.S. citizenship is required Role Overview RapidFort is hiring a VP of Sales who leads from the front. This is a player-coach role for a proven cybersecurity sales leader who still loves closing enterprise deals. The VP will personally drive a significant portion of company ARR while building the structure, discipline, and team required to scale toward $100M+ ARR. This leader partners closely with the CRO to build a predictable, repeatable revenue engine while actively winning strategic enterprise customers. What You Will Do Drive Revenue Growth - Personally lead and close strategic enterprise deals - Build and manage a high-quality pipeline of enterprise opportunities - Sell to CISOs, DevSecOps leaders, and platform engineering teams - Drive both new logo acquisition and expansion revenue Build the Sales Engine - Establish territories, quotas, and pipeline standards - Implement structured forecasting and sales operating cadence - Introduce and enforce a sales methodology such as MEDDICC Develop the Team - Recruit and mentor high-performing Account Executives - Co-sell on strategic deals - Build a culture of accountability, performance, and transparency Scale the Business - Expand RapidFort’s customer base and ARR - Drive expansion across the installed base - Build the systems and processes needed to scale to $100M+ ARR Ideal Background Proven Revenue Leader - Track record of personally closing large enterprise cybersecurity deals - History of carrying a meaningful personal quota while leading teams - Demonstrated success building pipeline and closing complex deals Startup Builder - Experience scaling sales at Series A / B cybersecurity companies - Built territories, quotas, and pipeline processes from scratch - Experience scaling revenue from early stage toward $100M ARR Domain Expertise Experience selling one or more of: - Container security - Cloud-native infrastructure - DevSecOps platforms - Software supply chain security - Kubernetes / cloud security platforms Enterprise Sales Experience - Comfortable selling into CISOs, platform engineering, and DevSecOps teams - Experienced with complex multi-stakeholder enterprise deals Why This Role Is Unique - Category-defining container security platform - Backed by strong investors and scaling rapidly - Opportunity to build the sales foundation of a breakout cybersecurity company - Meaningful equity with potential to scale alongside company growth Compensation - Competitive base salary - Performance-based commission tied to ARR - Meaningful equity participation - Full benefits

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description We’re looking for a hands-on Sr. QA Automation Engineer to own and evolve the Python-based test automation framework for our CLI-driven security platform. - Design and maintain end-to-end test suites that validate container image hardening, vulnerability scanning, SBOM generation, and compliance workflows across local, CI, and Kubernetes environments. - Build and maintain robust automation suites using Python and pytest. - Convert manual/bash test plans into scalable, data-driven test frameworks (CSV/JSON/YAML). - Design selective execution strategy (tags, ranges, run flags, grouping/sharding). - Automate CLI command validation (exit codes, stdout/stderr expectations, failure semantics). - Integrate and maintain test execution in CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or equivalent). - Validate container image hardening, scan outputs, and SBOM/RBOM generation across base distributions (Ubuntu, RHEL, Debian, Alpine). - Manage and improve test artifacts/reporting (.html, .log, .json) for fast triage. - Troubleshoot environment/auth/configuration drift across runners and VMs. - Maintain high-quality handover docs, runbooks, and troubleshooting guides. - Partner with dev/platform teams to stabilize flaky tests and shorten feedback loops. Qualifications - 10+ years in SDET or QA Automation roles. - 5+ years of Python automation experience (pytest required). - Strong Linux and shell scripting (bash) skills. - Hands-on experience testing CLI tools or developer workflows. - Experience with Docker and/or Podman. - Experience integrating and debugging test runs in CI pipelines. - Strong debugging skills for authentication, environment, and infra-related failures. - Solid Git workflow and code review practices. Requirements - Kubernetes/KIND/Helm testing experience. - Compliance/security scan automation exposure (SBOM/STIG-like workflows). - Multi-runner parallel execution/sharding strategy experience. - Experience capturing test telemetry for trend analysis (Postgres/SQLite). - Experience building reusable reporting and observability layers. Benefits - Base Salary: $120,000 - $180,000.