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Infrastructure Security Engineer, Public Sector
Scale AI INC · 🇺🇸 New York, NY; St. Louis, MO; Washington, DC
Sponsorship verdict
Posting rules out sponsorship
The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship/clearance.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 74 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 3 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Scale AI INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Software Engineer” (Software Developers) in NY: $190k–$210k, median $200k. Most were filed at wage level III (50%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 74 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 3 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
We are seeking a highly technical Infrastructure Security Engineer to join our Public Sector Infrastructure & Security team. Our Infrastructure Security Engineers ensure the security and integrity of our platform. You will be responsible for securing large cloud environments, orchestrating and securing various compute clusters, and reviewing infrastructure as code. Your expertise in cloud security, infrastructure automation, and advanced security practices will be essential in maintaining and enhancing our security posture. You will: • Secure infrastructure across large cloud hosting providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). • Implement and maintain robust security configurations and policies for cloud environments. • Conduct regular security assessments and audits of infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities and areas for improvement. • Develop and enforce security best practices for infrastructure automation and orchestration. • Collaborate with DeveloperExperience, IT, and product teams to integrate security into all stages of the infrastructure lifecycle. • Review and secure infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). • Educate and mentor team members on infrastructure security best practices and emerging threats. Must have: • At least an active Top Secret clearance. This is a requirement and candidates will not be considered who do not hold at least a Top Secret clearance. Ideally, you’d have: • Proven experience as a Security Engineer with a focus on infrastructure security. • Proficiency in NodeJS, TypeScript, Python, and/or Kubernetes. • Strong understanding of modern Javascript application design. • Production experience with Kubernetes backed services • Hands-on experience with SAST and DAST tools and methodologies. • Familiarity with terraform orchestration for infrastructure management. • You can structure complex problems and diagnose root causes independently, providing actionable insights without requiring manager input. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical concepts and their implications to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Demonstrated ability to influence security strategies and drive improvements within a team. • Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, OSCP) are a plus. Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position and may be inclusive of several career levels at Scale; it will be determined during the interview process based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and relevant education or training. Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process, and confirm whether the hired role will be eligible for equity grant. You'll also receive benefits including, but not limited to: comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO. Additionally, this role may be eligible for additional benefits such as a commuter stipend. Please reference the job posting's subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the locations of San Francisco, New York, Seattle is: $198,400 — $342,000 USD The base salary range for this full-time position in the locations of Hawaii, Washington DC, Texas, Colorado is: $178,400 — $307,000 USD The base salary range