Your CharterDesign and lead the cloud security architecture that secures 1X's infrastructure, applications, and operational environments across a rapidly scaling robotics organization. This role is critical to establishing secure-by-default cloud infrastructure, scalable security controls, and resilient operational systems that support embodied AI development and deployment at scale.
Key Outcomes- Design and implement scalable cloud security architectures across AWS, GCP, Azure, and hybrid infrastructure environments
- Improve organizational security posture through implementation of secure infrastructure patterns, cloud governance controls, and automated security enforcement mechanisms
- Partner cross-functionally with Infrastructure, DevOps, AI, Robotics, and Security teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms, and engineering workflows
- Reduce operational risk by implementing scalable monitoring, detection, vulnerability management, and incident response capabilities across cloud environments
- Establish infrastructure security standards, policies, and operational best practices supporting rapid company growth and global scale
Key Competencies- Deep expertise securing large-scale cloud infrastructure and distributed systems environments
- Strong hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code, automation, and cloud-native security tooling
- Strong understanding of identity, network security, secrets management, zero trust principles, and cloud governance
- Excellent systems-thinking and architecture design skills across highly complex technical environments
- Strong collaboration and communication skills across engineering, infrastructure, and security organizations
Minimum Requirements- 8+ years of experience in cloud security, infrastructure security, security architecture, or related engineering domains
- Strong hands-on experience securing AWS, GCP, Azure, or hybrid cloud environments at scale
- Experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, CI/CD systems, and infrastructure automation tooling
- Strong scripting or programming experience using Python, Go, Bash, or similar languages
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related technical field
Preferred Skills- Experience supporting robotics, manufacturing, operational technology (OT), or hardware engineering environments
- Familiarity with container security, workload isolation, and Kubernetes security best practices
- Experience implementing detection engineering, SIEM, cloud monitoring, or incident response systems
- Exposure to compliance frameworks such as SOC2, ISO 27001, NIST, or FedRAMP
- Experience operating in fast-scaling startup or high-growth technology environments
What does a successful 1X Team Member look like:Team members at 1X who thrive here are builders. They move fast, own their work completely, and treat time like it's the one thing you can't get back - because it is. They say what they mean, finish what they start, and hold themselves to a standard before anyone has to ask. We push each other to be better, and we do it with honesty and respect.
Compensation Range:$180,000 - $235,000 + Equity
Benefits:- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
- 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options
- Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
- Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support
- Onsite snacks and catered lunches
