AI Security VP

Job Summary

To lead the security strategy at an AI-native company, the full-time salaried VP of Security will manage the establishment of AI security functions, oversee security engineering and operations, and ensure enterprise trust readiness while collaborating closely with senior engineering leadership in a hybrid work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Build and implement the AI security function, including internal AI gateways and agent identity models
• Lead security engineering teams, driving initiatives in AppSec, SecOps, and CloudSec while ensuring secure operations
• Own the security narrative for enterprise sales and fundraising, managing customer security reviews and compliance controls

Required qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in security with at least 5 years in leadership roles during periods of rapid growth
• Strong technical background in cloud-native security, including AWS identity and modern AppSec tooling
• Proven experience in building new security functions from the ground up
• Executive presence and ability to communicate effectively with boards and enterprise customers
• Current knowledge and conviction about AI security challenges and solutions