Infrastructure Security Engineer
xAI · Palo Alto, CA; Austin, TX; New York, NY; Washington, DC · Austin, TX · New York, NY · Palo Alto, CA · Seattle, WA · Washington, D.C.
CHECKED 12H AGO
Frontier labonsitemid-level$100k–$258k
At a glance
Highlights
- Secure critical infrastructure spanning multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
- Build secure foundations so security is embedded in how systems run.
- Own end-to-end security projects for mission-critical applications.
What they offer
- equity
- comprehensive medical coverage
- vision coverage
- dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- short & long-term disability insurance
- life insurance
Ideal candidate
A proactive, ownership-driven engineer with 3-5 years securing cloud infrastructure who thrives in flat, hands-on teams and cares about embedding security into how systems are built.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
- 3-5 years of experience in cloud security, infrastructure security, or related roles
- Strong understanding of cloud security principles, compliance frameworks, and best practices
- Proficiency in at least one cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and associated security services
- Proven experience securing hybrid AWS/on-premises or multi-cloud environments, including IAM
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Familiarity with containerization technologies and their security implications
- Knowledge of network security concepts and protocols
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation
- Proactive mindset with strong ownership, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Located in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate
Lab profile
About xAI
Builds AI systems to understand the universe and advance human knowledge.
Known for
- Engineering excellence focus
- Large-scale data center operations