(Supporting a Confidential Agentic AI Startup)

Why This Role

We are supporting a high-growth Agentic AI startup in hiring a Head of Cyber Security / Founding Security Engineer to design, build, and own the company’s cyber security vision from the ground up.

This is a founding-level leadership role where you will define security strategy in a technically complex and highly regulated environment, while working closely with engineering, product, and leadership teams. You will be a security evangelist, embedding strong security principles across systems, teams, and culture.

You will also build and mentor a team of security specialists, taking ownership of both the technical foundation and the long-term security maturity of the organization.

What You’ll Do

Define and execute the end-to-end cyber security strategy for an Agentic AI platform
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing cyber security team
Drive secure-by-design principles across product, engineering, and infrastructure
Act as the primary owner for security posture, audits, and incident response
Partner with leadership on security risk, compliance, and long-term roadmap

Key Focus Areas

Application & API Security – secure SDLC, design reviews, security reviews
DevSecOps & Security Automation – automated testing, CI/CD security controls
Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Management – internal/external testing, investigations
Threat Modelling & Incident Response
Internal & External Security Communications – practices, audits, and incidents

What We’re Looking For

A hands-on technical leader comfortable getting deeply involved when required
Strong technical foundation across:
Networks, Firewalls, Security Architecture
Vulnerability Management, SIEM, EDR
Incident Response, Threat Modelling, Penetration Testing
Extensive experience in Application & API Security, OWASP, Database Security, Red/Blue teaming
Advanced cloud security expertise (AWS, Oracle Cloud preferred)
Experience leading teams in Agile, fast-moving startup or scale-up environments
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Bonus

Experience building a security function from scratch, ideally in a startup or AI-driven organization

Qualifications

BE / MS / PhD in Computer Security or a related field
10+ years of progressive cyber security experience
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCP (or equivalent)
Proven technical leadership and people-management experience

Why Join This Opportunity

Founding-level ownership of security for an Agentic AI platform
Ability to shape security strategy, tooling, and culture from day one
High impact, high visibility role working directly with senior leadership

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