Staff Security Engineer

Job Description

Data is at the core of modern business, yet many teams struggle with its overwhelming volume and complexity. At Atlan, we’re changing that. As the world’s first active metadata platform, we help organisations transform data chaos into clarity and seamless collaboration. From Fortune 500 leaders to hyper-growth startups, from automotive innovators redefining mobility to healthcare organisations saving lives, and from Wall Street powerhouses to Silicon Valley trailblazers — we empower ambitious teams across industries to unlock the full potential of their data. Recognised as leaders by Gartner and Forrester and backed by Insight Partners, Atlan is at the forefront of reimagining how humans and data work together. Joining us means becoming part of a movement to shape a future where data drives extraordinary outcomes. What will you do? 🤔 Conduct a comprehensive security assessment of Atlan’s infrastructure, applications, cloud, and AI environments, identifying strengths, vulnerabilities, and AI-specific threat vectors. Lead threat modeling and risk assessments for both traditional and AI-driven systems, prioritizing mitigation strategies that address emerging AI security challenges (e.g., model poisoning, prompt injection, adversarial attacks). Document and evolve Atlan’s security architecture, policies, and procedures to integrate AI/ML systems while maintaining enterprise-grade security standards. Develop and implement a future-ready security strategy, ensuring alignment with Atlan’s business goals, AI product roadmap, and evolving global security regulations. Define security KPIs and AI risk metrics to measure and continuously improve the effectiveness of security controls across AI and non-AI systems. Design, implement, and operationalize security controls that cover network, application, infrastructure, and AI/ML models, including data governance and model lifecycle protections. Champion DevSecOps principles in a world increasingly powered by AI—integrate security early into CI/CD pipelines, MLOps workflows, and infrastructure as code (Shift Left, Policy as Code). Create, test, and refine incident response plans that include AI-specific scenarios, ensuring rapid and effective response to both conventional and AI-driven threats. Serve as a security evangelist, embedding a security-first and AI-aware mindset across Atlan’s teams through training, mentorship, and best practice sharing. Mentor security engineers and cross-functional teams, fostering continuous learning in areas like AI security, red-teaming AI models, and proactive threat detection. Ensure compliance with evolving global regulations including AI governance frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act, NIST AI Risk Management) along with established standards like PCI DSS, GDPR. Prepare for, assist with, and lead security audits and certifications with a focus on emerging AI audit readiness. What makes you a match? 😍 10+ years of experience leading enterprise security initiatives, with at least 2+ years securing AI/ML systems or building security for AI-driven platforms. Proven expertise in DevSecOps and AI-ready security, including experience embedding security in MLOps workflows. Deep experience with application security, cloud security, and AI/ML model security best practices. Hands-on Kubernetes (K8s) security expertise is mandatory, with bonus points for securing AI workloads on Kubernetes (e.g., model serving on K8s). Experience integrating security into Secure Development Lifecycles (SDLC) and Machine Learning Development Lifecycles (MLDLC). Familiarity with SaaS security models, multi-tenant architectures, and AI/LLM-based features security challenges. Strong understanding of modern threat landscapes, including adversarial machine learning, model leakage risks, and AI bias and fairness vulnerabilities. Experience with security tools like CIS Benchmarks, SIEM solutions, and AI-specific monitoring tools. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and AI-driven risk assessment skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate across engineering, product, and customer-facing teams. Passion for security innovation and a commitment to continuous learning in AI/ML security. Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISA, CKS, and bonus points for certifications like Certified AI Security Professional (CAISP) or equivalent AI security credentials. Why Atlan for You? At Atlan, we believe the future belongs to the humans of data. From curing diseases to advancing space exploration, data teams are powering humanity's greatest achievements. Yet, working with data can be chaotic—our mission is to transform that experience. We're reimagining how data teams collaborate by building the home they deserve, enabling them to create winning data cultures and drive meaningful progress. Joining Atlan Means Ownership from Day One: Whether you're an intern or a full-time teammate, you’ll own impactful projects, chart your growth, and collaborate with some of the best minds in the industry. Limitless Opportunities: At Atlan, your growth has no boundaries. If you’re ready to take initiative, the sky’s the limit. A Global Data Community: We’re deeply embedded in the modern data stack, contributing to open-source projects, sponsoring meet-ups, and empowering team members to grow through conferences and learning opportunities. As a fast-growing, fully remote company trusted by global leaders like Cisco, Nasdaq, and HubSpot, we’re creating a category-defining platform for data and AI governance. Backed by top investors, we’ve achieved 7X revenue growth in two years and are building a talented team spanning 15+ countries. If you’re ready to do your life’s best work and help shape the future of data collaboration, join Atlan and become part of a mission to empower the humans of data to achieve more, together. We are an equal opportunity employer At Atlan, we’re committed to helping data teams do their lives’ best work. We believe that diversity and authenticity are the cornerstones of innovation, and by embracing varied perspectives and experiences, we can create a workplace where everyone thrives. 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