Security Analyst

Who We Are

Temporal is an open source programming model that can simplify code, make applications more reliable, and help developers focus on the important things like delivering features faster. Our amazing user community provides us with real-time feedback and contributions to improve the developer experience everywhere.

Backed by top VC firms, we have built a team of professionals from various successful start-ups and well-known technology companies. Together, we collaborate cross-functionally, engage with and support our users to improve the developer experience, deliver world-class open-source software, and enhance our commercial SaaS platform.

Temporal is growing and working towards building the best community. We are looking for those who share our values, challenge 'standard' thinking, and want to influence our future. If you have a passion for helping developer communities, open-source software, and want to be a part of our amazing team, we'd love to hear from you!

Summary

Join our dynamic team as a Security Analyst, where you'll play a pivotal role in securing the Temporal infrastructure and product. In this position, you’ll work closely with our security team and partners to ensure customer requirements are met, our vulnerabilities are triaged appropriately, and assist different specialities with advancing security. You’ll contribute directly to protecting both our internal systems and our customers, while helping shape the security foundation of one of the most innovative developer platforms in the industry. We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about building secure infrastructure, scaling modern cloud-native systems, and fostering a strong security culture across engineering.

What You’ll Do

• Support the current compliance strategy and audits, including implementing and improving tools, processes, and standards for audit and compliance management.
• Represent Temporal’s Security program to prospects and customers in partnership with our Sales teams.
• Assist in building and testing security detections for cloud and application environments.
• Manage and follow-up on vulnerabilities and risk register items.
• Contribute to ongoing security team projects, such as automation, process improvements, or tool evaluations.
• Learn and apply best practices in secure coding, cloud security, and identity/access management.
• Participate in the on-call rotation.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years of experience in an information security, IT, or compliance-related role
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF)
• Interest in both GRC and technical security work, with a willingness to learn and grow in both areas
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially when explaining security requirements to non-technical teams
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams.

Nice to Have

• Open Source automation or automation projects
• AI security knowledge
• Experience in multiple programming languages
• Exposure to vulnerability management tools, SIEMs, or security automation
• Security certifications (e.g., Security+, GSEC, CCSK)

Compensation

• The estimated pay range for this role is USD $125,000 - $160,000 depending on qualifications and location.
• This role is eligible to participate in Temporal's equity plan.

Compensation ranges reflect salary and commission compensation (when applicable) across several geographic markets. Employment offers carefully consider multiple factors, including prior experience, knowledge, expertise, skillset, market location, and job level assessed during the interview process.

Employee benefits and perks below are for full-time employees, part-time or temporary positions are excluded.

U.S. Benefits

• Unlimited PTO, 12 Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays
• 100% Premiums Coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• AD&D, LT & ST Disability, and Life Insurance (Standard & Supplemental Available)
• Empower 401K Plan
• Additional Perks for Learning & Development, Lifestyle Spending, In-Home Office Setup, Professional Memberships, WFH Meals, Internet Stipend and more!

International Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Benefits outside the United States vary by country, and are issued in partnership with Remote.com

. Additionally, Temporal offers perks to all international employees for learning & career development, a lifestyle spending account, in-home office setup (in addition to company-issued hardware), professional memberships, work-from-home meals, and access to the Calm app for mental wellness.

Additional Perks

• $3,600 / Year Work from Home Meals
• $1,500 / Year Career Development & Learning
• $1,200 / Year Lifestyle Spending Account
• $1,000 / Year In-Home Office Setup (In addition to Temporal issued equipment - laptop, monitor, keyboard, mouse, trackpad, and extension power cable at no cost to you)
• $500 / Year Professional Memberships
• $74 / Month Reimbursement for Internet
• Calm App Subscription for Mental Health & Wellness