Staff Production Engineer - job 2 of 2

As a Staff Production Engineer at CyberArk, your main responsibilities include designing, building, and operating the infrastructure platform of our machine identity security products. You will establish a fast and secure CI/CD pipeline while collaborating with various teams to implement platform engineering best practices.

To apply for the Staff Production Engineer position at CyberArk, you should have 6-8 years of experience in roles like Cloud Platform Engineer, SRE, or DevOps. Expertise in AWS, Azure, or GCP, knowledge of Kubernetes, and experience with CI/CD pipelines are crucial for this role.

Candidates for the Staff Production Engineer position at CyberArk should be proficient in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, as well as have a strong command of Kubernetes. Familiarity with git, shell scripting, and programming languages like Python and Go is also essential.

The work environment at CyberArk for a Staff Production Engineer is collaborative and dynamic, focusing on innovation and best practices in security. You will have the opportunity to work with various teams and contribute to building secure solutions used by major organizations.

The salary range for a Staff Production Engineer at CyberArk is between $134,000 and $185,000 per year, along with commissions or discretionary bonuses based on performance, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

When discussing your cloud platform experience in interviews for a Staff Production Engineer position, highlight specific projects you've worked on, the services you've utilized, and how they contributed to your team's objectives.

In your response, emphasize your familiarity with CI/CD tools, the processes you follow to streamline deployment, and any challenges you've faced along the way, showcasing your problem-solving skills and adaptability.

When answering this question, provide examples of how you’ve deployed and managed Kubernetes clusters, including monitoring, scaling, and ensuring security to maintain optimal performance in a production setting.

Share a specific technical challenge, detailing the situation, your thought process, and the solution you implemented. This will showcase not just your technical skills but also your problem-solving abilities.

Discuss your proficiency with these languages, highlighting specific projects where you've utilized them for automation, infrastructure management, or other relevant tasks, which can demonstrate your coding skills.

Detail your systematic approach to troubleshooting issues, including steps for identifying, diagnosing, and resolving problems, and cite examples of past experiences where you've successfully resolved complex issues.

Explain your strategies for ensuring security in the infrastructure, such as implementing best practices in identity management, network security, and compliance with security policies and frameworks.

Talk about the monitoring tools and services you are experienced with and explain how they contribute to maintaining system health, performance, and identifying potential bottlenecks before they become issues.

Mention specific resources you utilize, such as industry blogs, forums, webinars, or training sessions that keep you informed about the evolving landscape of cloud technologies and best practices.

Discuss the importance of collaboration among cross-functional teams, emphasizing how communication and teamwork contribute to successful outcomes in engineering projects and the overall improvement of processes.