xAI is seeking a Security Engineer specialized in Azure Government to design and maintain security controls within their cloud environment. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Azure security services, compliance with government regulations, and strong communication skills
Job Summary
xAI is a small, highly motivated team focused on engineering excellence and creating AI systems to understand the universe.
The role requires designing and maintaining security architecture for Azure Government deployments while ensuring alignment with strict government regulations like FedRAMP and CMMC.
Compensation includes a base salary ranging from $180,000 to $440,000 USD along with equity and comprehensive benefits.
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xAI is seeking a Security Engineer specialized in Azure Government to design and maintain security controls within their cloud environment. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Azure security services, compliance with government regulations, and strong communication skills.
Salary
Base: $180,000 - $440,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Equity included; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability, and life insurance
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Azure Government cloud security
Microsoft Defender suite expertise
FedRAMP and CMMC compliance
Identity and access management
Threat hunting and incident response
Infrastructure as Code security reviews
Nice-to-have
DevSecOps implementation experience
Container and Kubernetes security
SOC operations background
AI workload protection knowledge
Strong communication under pressure
Key Requirements
Active U.S. security clearance (Secret or Top Secret)
3+ years of cloud security experience
U.S. citizenship or eligible work status per ITAR
Proficiency in PowerShell, Bicep, ARM, or Terraform
Deep knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID and Sentinel
Work Rights
Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee