Job Title: IT Security Engineer

Description: We are seeking an experienced IT Security Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the security and compliance of our cloud and IT infrastructure. This is an incredible opportunity to join an experienced founding team who have collectively raised $1bn+ in capital across several previously successful ventures and lead AI Research within the business.

In this role, you will work closely with a dedicated team to enhance our IT security posture, focusing on implementing robust security measures and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Core Responsibilities:

• Design and implement security measures to protect cloud and IT infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with IT security standards, particularly SOC2, DoD Cyber, and NIST 800-171.
• Conduct security assessments, audits, and penetration testing.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices into the development lifecycle.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 5+ years of experience in IT security roles, with a strong focus on cloud environments.
• Experience with SOC2 compliance and DoD Cyber requirements.
• Familiarity with NIST 800-171 controls and implementation.
• Experience conducting security assessments, audits, and penetration testing.
• Strong understanding of network security, encryption, identity management, and incident response.
• Proficiency in security tools and technologies.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with remote DoD Cyber environments.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent.
• Experience with cloud security frameworks (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in cloud computing (HIPAA, GDPR, etc.).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits including:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Uncapped Vacation, plus Sick & Public Holidays)
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement
• Relocation assistance for qualifying employees

If you are passionate about IT security, compliance, and safeguarding critical infrastructure, and looking to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our innovative team!