
Strider, the world's first strategic intelligence platform provides actionable data for a new era of global strategic competition

Strider, the world's first strategic intelligence platform provides actionable data for a new era of global strategic competition
What they do: Strategic intelligence platform that turns open-source data into actionable insights using AI and proprietary methods
Founded / HQ: Founded 2019; headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT
Team size: Around 247 employees
Funding: Raised a $55M Series C (Sep 12, 2024); total reported venture funding ~$110M
Customers: Corporate, government, and research customers (targets nation-state risk to people, technology, and supply chains)
Strategic intelligence, nation-state risk, supply-chain and technology risk screening
2019
Strategic intelligence / Risk intelligence
$2M
$45M
$55M
Reported participation from AXA Venture Partners, Valor Equity Partners, DataTribe, and Cyfr Capital
“Led by Pelion Venture Partners in Series C; prior lead investors include Valor Equity Partners and Koch Disruptive Technologies”
Strider Technologies is on a mission to deliver strategic intelligence that enables faster, more confident decision-making for organizations around the world. As the leading strategic intelligence company, Strider empowers organizations to secure and advance their technology and innovation. We leverage cutting-edge AI technology and proprietary methodologies to transform publicly available data into critical insights. These insights enable organizations to proactively address and respond to risks associated with state-sponsored intellectual property theft, targeted talent acquisition, and supply chain vulnerabilities. ### Job Description Strider is seeking a skilled and driven Cloud Engineer to join our Infrastructure & Platform team. This is a hands-on role where you'll support the deployment, security, and automation of our AWS and Azure environments. You'll work closely with platform, engineering, and security teams to build reliable infrastructure, reduce manual processes through automation, and ensure compliance with performance and security standards. If you're passionate about infrastructure at scale, automation, and operational excellence—this role is for you. ### Responsibilities - Deploy and manage scalable cloud infrastructure in AWS and Azure, including automation via Terraform and AWS CDK. - Configure secure access controls using IAM principles, AWS Identity Center, and least-privilege models. - Monitor system performance, cost, and availability, identifying trends and suggesting optimizations. - Build and maintain scripting tools (Python, Bash) to automate infrastructure tasks and operational workflows. - Manage containerized workloads with Kubernetes/EKS and support Docker-based environments. - Implement and maintain secrets management solutions (e.g., AWS Secrets Manager, Azure Key Vault). - Partner with Security to ensure infrastructure meets compliance requirements (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP). - Document infrastructure workflows, automation practices, and operational standards. ### Qualifications - 3+ years of experience in cloud, DevOps, or infrastructure roles, with hands-on expertise in AWS and/or Azure. - Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform). - Strong knowledge of IAM, SSO, and access management best practices. - Experience with Kubernetes/EKS and managing containerized workloads at scale. - Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (VPCs, subnets, routing, VPNs). - Familiarity with monitoring tools like CloudWatch, Grafana, or Zabbix. - Experience operating in compliance-focused environments. - Strong troubleshooting skills in Linux environments. ### Nice-to-haves - Experience with Elasticsearch or similar distributed systems. - Familiarity with orchestration frameworks (Flyte, Airflow). - Exposure to multi-region cloud architecture and deployment patterns. - AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional. ### Benefits - Competitive Compensation - Company Equity Options - Flexible PTO - Wellness Reimbursement - US Holidays (Office Closed) - Paid Parental Leave - Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - 401(k) Plan Strider is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We comply with all relevant employment laws in the locations where we operate. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and professional development.
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