About the job
Application Deadline: We are actively conducting interviews and aim to fill this position promptly as soon as we find the right candidate.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Apollo Research is searching for a Senior Security Engineer to take full ownership of security protocols and practices within our organization. As the first dedicated security hire, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the trust of our innovative AI lab partners and supporting our research mission. This position is embedded within the engineering team and reports directly to the CEO.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE
- Establishing and leading Apollo's security program. You will create and manage the security roadmap, perform risk assessments, and adapt the program as the organization evolves, defining the security posture in relation to our size, threat model, and partner relationships.
- Fostering trust with our AI lab partners. You will be the primary contact for security teams of our partners, building relationships with their CISOs, and ensuring our security practices are documented and meet the necessary standards for our partnerships.
- Setting security strategies for engineering. You will define security principles and an AppSec strategy that the engineering team will adopt, creating efficient pathways for secure development.
- Defining the use of AI tools and integrations at Apollo. You will determine approved tools, data handling procedures, and vetting processes for new technologies, ensuring a balance between security and the need for cutting-edge research tools.
- Managing our security tooling stack and automating operations. You will select, implement, and oversee security controls such as EDR/MDR, endpoint management, email protection, and identity management, while automating processes wherever feasible.
- Leading compliance and certification efforts. You will spearhead certification initiatives (ISO 27001, SOC 2) as required, integrating compliance into our security practices.
- Managing IT administration across the organization. You will oversee Google Workspace and other IT resources.