Infrastructure Security Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">ABOUT xAI</span></strong></h3> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.</span></p></div><h3>ABOUT THE ROLE:</h3> <p>We are seeking a talented and motivated Cloud/Infrastructure Security Engineer to join our security team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud infrastructure and ensuring the integrity of our cloud-native applications.</p> <h3>RESPONSIBILITIES:</h3> <ul> <li>Design and implement secure cloud architectures across multiple cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)</li> <li>Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates with embedded security controls</li> <li>Conduct regular security assessments and audits of cloud infrastructure and services</li> <li>Implement and manage cloud security tools and services (e.g., CSPM, CWPP, CASB)</li> <li>Collaborate with development teams to ensure security best practices are integrated into CI/CD pipelines</li> <li>Monitor and respond to security events and incidents in cloud environments</li> <li>Develop and maintain cloud security policies, standards, and procedures</li> <li>Stay current with emerging cloud security threats and mitigation strategies</li> </ul> <h3><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field</li> <li>3-5 years of experience in cloud security or related roles</li> <li>Strong understanding of cloud security principles, compliance frameworks, and best practices</li> <li>Proficiency in at least one cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and associated security services</li> <li>Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)</li> <li>Familiarity with containerization technologies and their security implications</li> <li>Knowledge of network security concepts and protocols</li> <li>Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and tool development</li> </ul> <h3><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Relevant security certifications (e.g., CCSP, CSSK, AWS Security Specialty)</li> <li>Experience with multi-cloud environments and cloud-to-cloud security</li> <li>Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and tools</li> <li>Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS)</li> <li>Experience with Kubernetes and container security</li> <li>Experience in building custom cloud security tools or integrations</li> <li>Interest in leveraging AI for cloud security monitoring and automation</li> <li>Contributions to open-source cloud security projects</li> <li>Experience with securing AI/ML workloads in cloud environments</li> </ul> <h3>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:</h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">$200,000 - $340,000 USD</span></p> <p>Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short &amp; long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our&nbsp;</em><em><a href="https://x.ai/legal/recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Recruitment Privacy Notice</a>.</em></p></div>