Remote Security Engineer - AI-Focused Infrastructure
About the Role
We're hiring a Remote Security Engineer to join our innovative team at OpenRouter. As the first security hire, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our systems, infrastructure, applications, and data. This hands-on position is essential for ensuring the security of our platform and users, impacting millions of API requests daily.
What You'll Do
- Deploy and operate vulnerability scanning across our cloud infrastructure, triaging findings and driving remediation with engineering teams.
- Lead security assessments for internal and customer security needs, including SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and HIPAA audits.
- Maintain vulnerability and remediation documentation for auditors, acting as a liaison between product, engineering, compliance, and GTM.
- Perform penetration tests, tabletop exercises, disaster recovery testing, and incident response.
- Manage endpoint security tooling as we scale, conducting audit log reviews and maintaining visibility across our stack.
Requirements
- 3-5+ years in security engineering or operations, with deep knowledge of cloud security.
- Expertise in operating in a cloud-hosted environment.
- Strong experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Elastic, Panther) and vulnerability scanners (e.g., Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7).
- Hands-on experience adopting, leveraging, and integrating AI tools.
- Ability to communicate risk and technical ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Nice to Have
- Experience with AI/ML infrastructure or inference platforms.
- Automation and scripting skills with Python.
- Healthcare data handling or BAA compliance experience.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $180,000 per year.
- Fully remote work environment, allowing flexibility and work-life balance.
- Opportunity to build security programs from the ground up in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Collaborative culture with a focus on innovation and AI advancements.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
This Remote Security Engineer position at OpenRouter offers a unique opportunity to shape security operations in a cutting-edge AI environment, with competitive compensation and a fully remote work setup.
Who Will Succeed Here
Proficient in using cloud security tools such as AWS Security Hub and Azure Security Center, with a deep understanding of how to implement security best practices in cloud environments.
Self-motivated and disciplined, capable of managing tasks independently in a fully remote setting while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams via tools like Slack and Zoom.
Extensive experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment, with a strong analytical mindset to identify and mitigate risks associated with AI tools and infrastructure.
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