Security Engineer - Governance Risk Compliance at xAI

On-site - New York, NY; Palo Alto, CA; Washington, D.C.

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Join xAI as a Security Engineer focused on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). The position involves ensuring regulatory, ethical, and operational compliance for AI products, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, managing audits, certifications, and risk mitigation strategies, and acting as a subject‑matter expert for leadership. This role supports government and public‑sector engagements, requiring a strong background in security frameworks such as ISO 27001, FedRAMP, NIST, and CMMC.

Salary

USD 100,000 - 258,000

Requirements

Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or in an engineering/STEM field
  • 3+ years of experience in governance, risk management, compliance, or technology audit roles
  • Experience with vulnerability management, POAMs, STIG implementation, and cloud security controls
  • 5+ years of security compliance or technology audit-related
  • Previous systems engineering experience strongly preferred
  • Ability to evaluate control objectives with IT configurations
  • Experience in the tech or AI industry, particularly with startups, innovative organizations, or government/public sector engagements
  • Proven expertise in regulatory frameworks, data privacy, cybersecurity, and federal compliance standards, preferably in a technology, cloud, or AI-driven environment
  • Strong understanding of AI ethics, emerging technologies, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and their associated risks
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and translation skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to evolving priorities
  • Certifications like CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, Security+, CASP+, or similar preferred
  • Deep expertise maintaining frameworks such as FedRAMP, DoD Cloud Computing SRG, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, CMMC, and STIG/RMF policies (including validation via ACAS and similar tools)
  • Familiarity with ISO 27001, ISO 42001, NIST, SOC 2, or similar compliance frameworks
  • Background in managing third-party risk, vendor compliance programs, or federal assessments
  • Understanding of cybersecurity controls for cloud service providers
  • Knowledge of government cloud services and evolving certification programs

Responsibilities

  • Execute security compliance implementation and audits (e.g., ISO 27001/42001, SOC2, FedRAMP HIGH, DoD Cloud Computing SRG IL5/IL6, NIST 800-53 rev 5, NIST 800-171/CMMC, Risk Management Framework)
  • Work with 3PAOs (Third-Party Assessment Organizations) and federal government Authorizing Officials (AOs) to achieve compliance certifications, reports, and Authorized to Operate (ATO) status
  • Identify, assess, and prioritize risks related to AI operations, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and cloud deployments
  • Design and implement risk mitigation strategies, including monitoring systems, contingency plans, vulnerability scans, Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs), and STIGs
  • Ensure the implementation, oversight, monitoring, and maintenance of security configurations, practices, and procedures throughout the project lifecycle
  • Serve as a liaison between system owners, security personnel, and cross-functional teams to facilitate effective communication, collaboration, and control implementation
  • Lead Risk Management Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes, cloud system risk assessments, compliance reviews for new products/changes/features, and process enhancements
  • Conduct regular risk assessments, scenario analyses, and proactive evaluations of emerging threats, certifications, requirements, and technologies in the AI landscape
  • Oversee audits, certifications, third-party assessments, and vulnerability management to maintain compliance and operational credibility
  • Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance on risk, compliance, and cybersecurity matters; translate business and technical risks for leadership
  • Create and present regular reports on GRC performance, risks, and compliance status to senior leadership and stakeholders

Technologies

ISO 27001ISO 42001SOC 2FedRAMPDoD Cloud Computing SRGNIST 800-53 rev 5NIST 800-171CMMCRisk Management FrameworkPOAMsSTIGs3PAOsAuthorizing Officials (AOs)Vulnerability scansPlan of Action and Milestones (POAMs)ACASSTIG/RMF policies

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