HHiring Reality
← The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence

Lead Security Engineer

The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence
Location
Seattle, WA
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$176,400 - $264,600
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 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
  • Experience with NIST 800-171
  • Strong ability to advise non-security technical leaders
What the job really is

As a Lead Security Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the security program at Ai2, focusing on identifying and prioritizing security vulnerabilities and contributing to their resolution. Your role will involve conducting security assessments, maintaining security documentation, and collaborating with various teams to enhance the organization's security posture. You will also serve as a trusted advisor on security matters, translating technical risks into actionable guidance for non-security leaders.

Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and employee assistance program coverage for team members and their families
  • Health savings account plan, healthcare reimbursement arrangement plan, and flexible spending account plans
  • 401k plan enrollment
  • $125 per month for commuting or internet expenses
  • $200 per month for fitness and wellbeing expenses
  • Up to ten sick days per year
Things to weigh
  • On-site work is required in Seattle, which may not suit remote work preferences
  • The role involves building a security program largely from the ground up, which may be challenging for some candidates
  • No specific technologies or tools mentioned, which may indicate a lack of clarity on the tech stack
Job score4.6/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency5/5

Applying to The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence?

See how your résumé matches this role — and tailor it from what actually gets interviews.