Lead Security Engineer
Quick answer
The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence is hiring a senior Lead Security Engineer in Seattle, WA, with a competitive compensation package, to establish and maintain security policies and conduct security assessments.
- Role
- Lead Security Engineer
- Organization
- The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $176,400 - $264,600
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence is seeking a Lead Security Engineer to establish and maintain security policies, conduct security assessments, and contribute to the overall security of the organization’s systems and infrastructure.
What you'll do
- Establish and maintain documentation for Ai2's organizational approach to security
- Conduct in-depth security assessments to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities
- Investigate and respond to security incidents
- Build systems and tooling to improve security compliance
- Partner across research and engineering teams to address security concerns
- Define and evolve security standards and secure-development practices
What it takes
- Bachelor's Degree and 8-10 years of overall software/infrastructure engineering experience
- 5+ years focused specifically on security engineering, application security, or security architecture
- Hands-on experience conducting security and compliance audits
- A track record of stepping up to ambiguous, high-stakes problems
- Strong ability to advise non-security technical leaders
- Experience with NIST 800-171
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, health savings account, 401k, commuting and internet expenses, fitness and wellbeing expenses, sick days, personal days, vacation days, paid holidays, annual bonuses, long-term incentive plan
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Seattle, WA, and is an in-office position.
What is the compensation package?
The base salary range is $176,400 - $264,600, with additional benefits such as annual bonuses and a long-term incentive plan.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree, 8-10 years of overall software/infrastructure engineering experience, and 5+ years focused specifically on security engineering.
How do I apply?
To apply, please visit the job posting on the organization's website or through PCDN.Global.
How to apply
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