Application Security Architect (AI)

Location: Tysons, Virginia, United States; employees work from the office 4 days a week

Base salary: $158,050–$193,325 USD per year

Company

hirify.global operates a cloud-based platform for smart security and the Internet of Things, including AI, video analytics, machine learning, and energy analytics products.

What you will do

• Own and shape the application security function across mobile apps, cloud services, on-premise systems, IoT devices, and AI-powered features.
• Manage vulnerabilities from SAST, DAST, IAST, SCA, bug bounty programs, and penetration tests using risk-based prioritization.
• Lead threat modeling, security-focused design reviews, targeted code and application reviews, and secure architecture guidance.
• Integrate security practices, automation, and developer-friendly remediation workflows into CI/CD pipelines and the secure SDLC.
• Advise on cloud application security, IoT platform security, AI and LLM security, incident response, compliance, and security policy.
• Deliver secure coding guidance, workshops, and training while partnering with engineering, architecture, product, red-team, penetration-testing, and compliance teams.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in application security, software engineering, or related technical security roles; 8+ years may be accepted for exceptionally strong candidates.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Programming experience in at least one language such as Python, JavaScript, or C#, with the ability to navigate large codebases.
• Knowledge of application security across cloud and on-premise environments, including Kubernetes and related cloud services.
• Hands-on experience with SAST, DAST, SCA, IAST, WAF, OWASP security principles, CI/CD, and DevSecOps.
• New applicants must not require employment authorization sponsorship or other immigration-related support.

Nice to have

• Experience with GitHub Advanced Security, including code scanning, secret scanning, and dependency insights.
• Familiarity with AI and LLM security, including model hardening, prompt and input validation, data protection, and the OWASP Top 10 for LLMs.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment with close partnership across engineering, architecture, product, and executive teams.
• In-person work culture with meaningful responsibility and opportunities to influence technology and security practices.
• Medical plans, HSA with company contribution, 401(k) with employer match, paid holidays, wellness time, and vacation increasing with tenure.
• Paid maternity and bonding leave, company-paid disability and life insurance, FSAs, well-being resources, and casual dress.