Security Engineer - Kubernetes, SPIFFE / SPIRE

Job Description Title: Security Engineer - Workload Identity (SPIFFE / SPIRE) Location: Remote (US-Based) Job Type: Contract (12 months) Compensation: $75.00 - $97.00 per hour (W2) Industry: Retail Required Skills: SPIRE, SPIFFE, Kubernetes, Experience building or customizing workload and node attestors About the Role We are seeking a Security Engineer to join a leading organization in the retail and e-commerce industry. This role focuses on implementing secure identity frameworks and workload authentication across distributed systems. You will work on cutting-edge technologies to ensure secure communication between services in a dynamic, large-scale environment. Job Description As a Security Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining SPIFFE/SPIRE-based identity solutions. You will integrate these frameworks with container orchestration platforms, service meshes, and proxy workloads to enhance security posture. This position requires hands-on experience with SPIRE components and the ability to customize attestors and identity issuance workflows. Key responsibilities include: Deploy and manage SPIRE Server and SPIRE Agent in production environments. Design and implement secure workload identity solutions using SPIFFE IDs and trust domains. Build or customize workload and node attestors to meet organizational needs. Implement SVID issuance and rotation for X.509 and JWT formats. Integrate SPIRE with Kubernetes clusters, service meshes (e.g., Istio, Linkerd), and Envoy-based workloads. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless identity management across distributed systems. Qualifications Required: Proven hands-on experience deploying and managing SPIRE Server and SPIRE Agent. Strong understanding of SPIFFE IDs, trust domains, and workload identity concepts. Experience designing and implementing SVID issuance and rotation (X.509/JWT). Ability to build or customize workload and node attestors. Practical experience integrating SPIRE with Kubernetes, service meshes (Istio, Linkerd), and Envoy-based workloads. Preferred: Background in large-scale distributed systems or cloud-native environments. Familiarity with container security and zero-trust architectures. Experience with scripting or automation tools for identity management. Knowledge of TLS, PKI, and cryptographic principles. Benefits Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family's needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary: How to Apply Take the first step on your new career path!To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we've reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps! Equal Opportunity Statement As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you! #LI-NC1 #ZR #LI-Remote Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible contract employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family's needs. For details, please review our Benefits Summary: Dahl Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Review DAHL & earn up to $100 | Refer a friend for rewards |

Created: 2026-03-10