Lead Security Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Lead Security Engineer (AI): Building and owning the information security program for a vertical AI SaaS platform with an accent on application security, secure-by-default architecture, and LLM agent risk mitigation. Focus on embedding security into the SDLC, automating vulnerability management, and architecting robust defense mechanisms for multi-tenant product systems.

Location: Must be based in the USA

Compensation: $210,000 – $260,000

Company

hirify.global is an AI-native startup automating assurance and audit workflows to build trust in global capital markets.

What you will do

• Lead secure design reviews, threat modeling, and security-focused code reviews.
• Architect security boundaries and runtime policies for AI agents to mitigate risks like prompt injection and data leakage.
• Maintain security tooling within CI/CD pipelines including static analysis and dependency scanning.
• Build and operate the vulnerability management program, including external penetration testing and bug bounty management.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to harden AWS environments and monitor security-relevant events.
• Articulate security posture to enterprise customers and support compliance audits (SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP).

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in security with a strong foundation in application or product security.
• Experience building or significantly maturing a security program at a growth-stage SaaS company.
• Strong programming skills in Python and TypeScript to contribute to production systems.
• Proficiency in AWS security patterns including IAM, VPC, and secrets management.
• Experience managing external penetration tests and coordinating remediation efforts.
• Ability to translate complex security risks into business terms for cross-functional stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with AI/LLM security considerations.
• Experience supporting technical controls for compliance frameworks like NIST or FedRAMP.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with meaningful equity ownership.
• Flexible work schedules and remote-first culture.
• Comprehensive wellness benefits and technology reimbursements.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Inclusive, supportive, and values-driven team environment.