About the RoleAs Security Lead, you will be both a key architect of our product and a steward of Cogent's own operational security.
What You'll Do- Shape the Cogent product at the frontier of AI and cybersecurity
- Work hand-in-hand with machine learning engineers to build AI agents grounded in real-world security workflows
- Contribute deep domain insight to shape product strategy, roadmap, and core capabilities
- Build the world's first AI-native cybersecurity Org
- Extend and evolve Cogent's security posture, systems, and incident response capabilities to create the strongest cyber program in the industry
- Implement processes and tools to protect Cogent and our customers end to end
- Educate the market and elevate the industry
- Write thought-provoking content, partner with customers, and speak credibly about the role of AI in vulnerability management
- Help define how the industry thinks about autonomous security
What You'll BringYou are a top 1% builder who thrives at the intersection of security and engineering. You bring:
- 10+ years of deep, hands-on experience in security engineering
- Expertise in vulnerability management across the attack surface
- Fluency in Python or a comparable language, with a passion for automation
- A track record of operating at scale in high-stakes, fast-paced environments
- A bias for clarity, velocity, and technical rigor
- (Bonus) Experience working closely with ML, AI, or data science teams
For California Based ApplicantsThe standard base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $300,000 annually. Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation, equity, and benefits.
