Security Engineer IV - US

For our client, we are seeking a Security Engineer IV - US to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role will focus on designing and delivering advanced security initiatives that support the protection of critical technology environments and emerging AI-driven workflows. You will partner with engineering, risk, and compliance stakeholders to strengthen controls, evaluate technical risk, and improve security decision-making across the organization. The position also calls for hands-on incident analysis, technical leadership, and mentoring to help elevate the broader security function.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $119,583 – $175,388 annually

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver complex security initiatives, including AI/LLM security programs.
• Lead design reviews and set technical direction for the area; mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
• Investigate complex incidents and conduct root-cause analysis within the domain.
• Own security review processes for AI vendor tools and APIs.
• Contribute to compliance-audit and risk-assessment standards for the team.
• Participate in the on-call/escalation rotation for security incidents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6-9 years of experience in security with significant project ownership.
• 4-6 years of hands-on experience architecting security controls and leading risk assessments.
• 1+ year of informal mentoring or leading design reviews.
• Preferred: Advanced security certification (CISSP, CISM, or similar).
• Preferred: Deep experience securing AI vendor tools/APIs in a regulated environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Incentive compensation opportunities, including annual bonuses and equity awards.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.