State Licensed VP of Security

Job Summary

To lead the security strategy and operations at Engine, the full-time salaried State Licensed VP of Security will manage AI security initiatives, oversee security engineering functions, and ensure enterprise trust while collaborating closely with executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the AI security function, including building an internal AI gateway and implementing robust security measures for AI surfaces
• Direct security engineering efforts across AppSec, SecOps, and CloudSec, driving the roadmap for secure design and automated response protocols
• Oversee enterprise trust initiatives, managing security narratives for fundraising and customer reviews while ensuring compliance with SOC 2 and PCI standards

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in security, with at least 5 years in leadership roles during periods of hypergrowth
• Deep technical expertise in AI security, cloud-native security, and modern AppSec tooling
• Proven ability to build new security functions from the ground up, not just manage existing programs
• Strong executive presence with experience in engaging with boards and enterprise customers
• Comfortable managing corporate IT functions as integral to the security mission