Head of Security Engineering (AI/ML)

TL;DR

Head of Security Engineering (AI/ML): Defining, leading, and scaling hirify.global’s security strategy across applications, cloud infrastructure, and AI systems with an accent on secure cloud architectures, detection & response, and IAM governance. Focus on building a high-performing security engineering organization and driving security maturity in a fast-growing AI company.

Location: Onsite in Boston, New York City, or San Francisco, USA.

Salary: $275,000–$375,000

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing creative entertainment company, powered by an advanced AI music model, dedicated to empowering a global community to create, share, and discover music.

What you will do

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures across cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP).
• Enable and lead teams to innovate and develop strong security programs and strategies within Cloud Security, Identity Access Management, Security Operations, and Product Security.
• Provide technical leadership for Security products from conception to operation, ensuring high quality standards.
• Understand and maintain knowledge of emerging security technologies, advances in agentic AI, and their applications.
• Collaborate closely with other teams to ensure security is a core consideration in all decisions.
• Nurture an engineering team focused on impact, fostering a culture of collaboration, trust, ownership, and open communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience leading security engineering and operations departments.
• 5+ years of experience with securing AWS environments.
• Proven experience in successfully building and leading mission-critical teams.
• Experience navigating complex global regulatory environments and consumer ecosystems.
• Domain expertise in two or more security specializations (Product Security, Cloud Security, Security Operations, EIAM, Cryptography).

Culture & Benefits

• Company Equity Package.
• 401(k) with 3% Employer Match & Roth 401(k).
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (PPO w/ HSA & FSA options).
• 11 Paid Holidays + Unlimited PTO & Sick Time.
• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
• Creative Education Stipend and Generous Commuter Allowance.
• In-Office Lunch (5 days per week).