Security Engineer - Azure Government

xAI

Palo Alto, CA, US
Base: $180,000 - $440,000 usd; bonus/equity: equit...
On-site
Azure government cloud security
Microsoft defender suite expertise
Fedramp and cmmc compliance
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

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