Vendor Security Manager (AI)

TL;DR

Vendor Security Manager (Cybersecurity/AI): Building and scaling a comprehensive vendor security program from the ground up for a conversational AI platform with an accent on deep technical assessments and AI-specific risk frameworks. Focus on managing third-party risk, securing the AI supply chain, and ensuring regulatory compliance across SOC 2, PCI DSS, and FedRAMP.

Location: On-site in San Francisco, CA

Company

hirify.global is creating an AI platform to help businesses build better, more human customer experiences.

What you will do

• Build and scale the vendor security program, including risk tiering, monitoring, and response methodologies.
• Conduct deep technical security assessments of SaaS, cloud infrastructure, and AI model providers.
• Develop AI-specific assessment frameworks covering prompt data handling, training data, and model supply chain integrity.
• Manage regulatory compliance (SOC 2, PCI DSS, FedRAMP, ISO 27001) for third-party oversight.
• Implement automated detection logic and alerting for vendor security posture degradation.
• Map and monitor the full supply chain surface, including fourth parties and open-source components.

Requirements

• 10+ years in information security with expertise in vendor security, TPRM, or GRC in regulated environments.
• Technical fluency in cloud security, specifically AWS and GCP IAM and VPC architecture.
• Deep knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and FedRAMP.
• Experience building automations or integrations via GRC tooling or scripting to reduce manual overhead.
• Ability to communicate complex risks clearly to both engineers and auditors.

Nice to have

• Experience building a vendor security program from scratch.
• Specific experience with AI/ML vendors and software supply chain security (SBOM).
• CISSP or CISA certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible (unlimited) paid time off.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• Retirement plans and parental leave.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Carrot.
• On-site perks including lunch, snacks, coffee, and free alphorn lessons.