# Infrastructure Security Engineer

**Company:** [xAI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/xai)
**Location:** Palo Alto, CA
**Role:** Security Engineering
**Salary:** $200k – $340k/yr
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** AWS, GCP, Azure, Terraform, CloudFormation, Kubernetes, Python, Bash, Cspm, Cwpp, Casb, CI/CD, DevSecOps
**Posted:** 2026-03-26

> Designs and implements secure cloud architectures across AWS, GCP, and Azure, develops IaC with security controls, conducts audits, and integrates security into CI/CD pipelines. Requires 3-5 years experience, bachelor's degree, and proficiency in cloud platforms and IaC tools.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Design and implement secure cloud architectures across multiple cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates with embedded security controls
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits of cloud infrastructure and services
- Implement and manage cloud security tools and services (e.g., CSPM, CWPP, CASB)
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure security best practices are integrated into CI/CD pipelines
- Monitor and respond to security events and incidents in cloud environments
- Develop and maintain cloud security policies, standards, and procedures
- Stay current with emerging cloud security threats and mitigation strategies

## Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
- 3-5 years of experience in cloud security or related roles
- Strong understanding of cloud security principles, compliance frameworks, and best practices
- Proficiency in at least one cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and associated security services
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Familiarity with containerization technologies and their security implications
- Knowledge of network security concepts and protocols
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and tool development

## Preferred Skills and Experience
- Relevant security certifications (e.g., CCSP, CSSK, AWS Security Specialty)
- Experience with multi-cloud environments and cloud-to-cloud security
- Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and tools
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS)
- Experience with Kubernetes and container security
- Experience in building custom cloud security tools or integrations
- Interest in leveraging AI for cloud security monitoring and automation
- Contributions to open-source cloud security projects
- Experience with securing AI/ML workloads in cloud environments

## Compensation and Benefits
**$200,000 - $340,000 USD**
Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

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