Security Engineer IV

Job Description: • Architect and own end-to-end delivery of complex security initiatives, including AI/LLM security programs, spanning multiple domains • Lead design reviews and set technical direction for the assigned area • Mentor junior and mid-level security engineers • Lead investigations into complex incidents and root-cause analysis within the assigned domain • Own security review processes for AI vendor tools and APIs, including Gemini and Vertex AI • Contribute to and help enforce compliance-audit and risk-assessment standards for the team • Participate in the on-call/escalation rotation for security incidents • Set technical direction for complex, cross-cutting security initiatives • Lead investigations for high-impact incidents Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related technical field, or equivalent experience • 6–9 years of experience in security, with significant project ownership • 4–6 years hands-on architecting security controls and leading risk assessments • 1+ year informally mentoring engineers or leading design reviews • Advanced expertise in compliance regulations, IT risk management, and GRC • Ability to independently design security controls and audit processes for new domains • Deep experience in cloud security architecture • Ability to independently investigate complex incidents, including intrusion, fraud, and leaks • Deep understanding of AI security threat models • Ability to independently design security review processes for AI vendor tools/APIs and govern access controls for agentic AI tools • Ability to mentor mid-level and junior security engineers • Ability to present technical work to cross-functional groups of 5–10 people • Preferred: advanced security certification (CISSP, CISM, or similar) • Preferred: deep experience securing AI vendor tools/APIs, including Gemini and Vertex AI, in a regulated environment Benefits: • Annual bonus or incentives • Equity awards • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Benefits package (details available through Rackspace)