Security Engineer IV

Rackspace Technology

. Architect and own end-to-end delivery of complex security initiatives, including AI/LLM security programs, spanning multiple domains .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $119,583 - $175,388 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates advanced expertise in security architecture and compliance regulations, with a strong focus on AI security threat models and risk management. Capable of leading complex security initiatives and mentoring engineering teams while ensuring adherence to audit and review processes.

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Security ArchitectureCompliance RegulationsAI Security Threat ModelsRisk ManagementMentoring Engineers

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Hard Skills

Security Controls DesignIncident InvestigationRoot-Cause AnalysisRisk AssessmentCloud Security ArchitectureSecurity Review ProcessesAudit ProcessesAccess Control GovernanceProject OwnershipTechnical Direction

Soft Skills

MentoringTechnical PresentationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

GeminiVertex AI

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISM

Industry Keywords

GRCCompliance AuditSecurity InitiativesAI Vendor ToolsIntrusionFraudLeaks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and own end-to-end delivery of complex security initiatives, including AI/LLM security programs, spanning multiple domains
Lead design reviews and set technical direction for the assigned area
Mentor junior and mid-level security engineers
Lead investigations into complex incidents and root-cause analysis within the assigned domain
Own security review processes for AI vendor tools and APIs, including Gemini and Vertex AI
Contribute to and help enforce compliance-audit and risk-assessment standards for the team
Participate in the on-call/escalation rotation for security incidents
Set technical direction for complex, cross-cutting security initiatives
Lead investigations for high-impact incidents

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related technical field, or equivalent experience
6–9 years of experience in security, with significant project ownership
4–6 years hands-on architecting security controls and leading risk assessments
1+ year informally mentoring engineers or leading design reviews
Advanced expertise in compliance regulations, IT risk management, and GRC
Ability to independently design security controls and audit processes for new domains
Deep experience in cloud security architecture
Ability to independently investigate complex incidents, including intrusion, fraud, and leaks
Deep understanding of AI security threat models
Ability to independently design security review processes for AI vendor tools/APIs and govern access controls for agentic AI tools
Ability to mentor mid-level and junior security engineers
Ability to present technical work to cross-functional groups of 5–10 people
Preferred: advanced security certification (CISSP, CISM, or similar)
Preferred: deep experience securing AI vendor tools/APIs, including Gemini and Vertex AI, in a regulated environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus or incentives
Equity awards
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Benefits package (details available through Rackspace)