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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
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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
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