Summary:Cobalt AI uses automation to elevate physical safety and security in the workplace. Ourplatform, Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence, is a hybrid AI system, cloud-hosted with edge-deployed hardware, that provides human-verified, real-time monitoring of surveillance cameras, alarms, and robots across enterprise locations.
Cobalt is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to internalize and expand our security program during a pivotal growth phase. In this role, you will collaborate with engineering leads and security advisors to manage comprehensive operations, from overseeing endpoint and cloud infrastructure to driving SOC 2 audit readiness. You will be responsible for streamlining the customer questionnaire process for Fortune 1000 engagements while maintaining the robust vulnerability management lifecycle necessary to protect our hybrid AI platform. Responsibilities:- Run Cobalts endpoint and cloud asset security stack across managed laptops,desktops, and cloud infrastructure including EDR, vulnerability management, andcontinuous compliance monitoring tooling- Administer Cobalts compliance automation platform as the system of record for controlsand evidence manage personnel records, reconcile against HRIS and identityprovider data, and handle edge cases outside the primary HRIS- Own end-to-end onboarding and offboarding security across employees, contractors,and external partners verify new hires complete security gating before access isprovisioned, apply the right requirements for each personnel tier, and close out accesspromptly when people leave- Triage alerts from EDR, SIEM, and the vulnerability scanner; recommend patches, filerisk acceptances, and gather evidence to close out remediations- Co-own Cobalts SOC 2 program coordinate with auditors, gather evidence frominternal teams, and run control testing (SSO, IAM, change management, accessreviews) ahead of fieldwork- Maintain Cobalts security policies (vulnerability management, logging and monitoring,incident response, access control), keep them current as the business evolves, and draftnew policies when we identify gaps- Own the customer security questionnaire pipeline partner with Sales, GTM, andproduct leads to turn around SIG, CAIQ, and bespoke vendor assessments quickly andaccurately- Run vendor security reviews for new software and services Cobalt adopts, with clearturnaround expectations and a process the rest of the company can rely on- Triage suspected phishing reports and serve as incident manager when somethinghappens scope, contain, document, and run the postmortem- Own annual security awareness training rollout and tracking across the company
Qualifications:- 5+ years in a security engineering, security analyst, or IT security role at a SaaS, cloud,or enterprise software company- Hands-on experience running endpoint security and compliance tooling EDR,vulnerability management, and continuous compliance monitoring platforms in aregulated environment- Strong working knowledge of SOC 2 Type II controls and direct experience supportingan audit cycle (evidence collection, control testing, auditor coordination)- Experience answering customer security questionnaires (SIG, CAIQ, or bespoke) withtechnical accuracy and customer-friendly framing- Proficiency with cloud security fundamentals IAM, network controls, logging, andcommon attack surfaces plus solid scripting in Python or Bash- BS in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent professional experience- Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and promoting a culture ofsharing security knowledge
Why Work for Us?:Youll join a team of smart, dedicated engineers in an environment that doesnt take itself too seriously. The work is genuinely interesting: security robots, real-time camera streams, and powerful hardware you actually get to touch. Competitive salary, equity, and full benefits (medical, vision, dental). Flexible work arrangements. A proven platform, an expanding customer base, and the opportunity to shape the engineering org at an inflection point.
Salary Range: $160k - $190k (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law)
Cobalt AI is an equal employment opportunity employer and values diversity. Qualifiedcandidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, genderidentity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.