Responsibilities
- Advocate for secure software development by guiding threat modeling, code analysis, and monitoring of third-party dependencies.
- Lead the deployment and maintenance of automated security tools like StackHawk and GitHub Advanced Security for continuous vulnerability detection.
- Respond to new security threats, including malicious package releases and zero-day vulnerabilities.
- Create seamless security integrations in development pipelines that support fast iteration without compromising safety.
- Collaborate with IT and engineering leaders to manage critical security systems such as firewalls, content filtering, and privileged access controls.
- Act as a security consultant during system design phases, ensuring secure-by-design principles across AWS, Google Cloud, and on-premises environments.
- Manage identity and access strategies across cloud platforms, SaaS applications, and internal tools, including lifecycle management, SSO, SAML, OIDC, RBAC, ABAC, and zero-trust models.
- Work with engineering and IT teams to enforce minimal privilege access, oversee developer and service account permissions, and establish audit-ready access review processes compliant with SOC 2 standards.
- Conduct tailored threat modeling sessions focused on risks specific to AI-powered education platforms, including data privacy, model abuse, and high-pressure operational periods.
- Coordinate red team exercises, either internally or through external partners, to test system resilience.
- Serve as the primary contact during security incidents, providing on-call response and resolution.
- Maintain and improve incident response procedures, lead post-incident reviews, and run training programs such as simulations and workshops to strengthen organizational readiness.
- Collaborate with IT and compliance teams to support SOC 2, FERPA, and COPPA requirements, ensuring engineering practices align with regulatory obligations.
Compensation
Competitive salary with equity and benefits package.
Work Arrangement
Remote (Worldwide)
Team
Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, IT, and compliance teams in a distributed environment.
Why Join Us?
- Build advanced AI solutions that enhance teaching and learning experiences.
- Be part of a purpose-driven organization committed to transforming education through efficiency and fairness.
- Enjoy remote work flexibility while engaging in a collaborative, trust-based culture that values communication and connection.
- Take advantage of unlimited time off to support personal well-being and work-life balance.
- Choose from employer-funded health insurance plans that cover medical, dental, and vision at low employee cost.
- Access dental and vision coverage with minimal premiums.
- Receive substantial stock options granted to all employees, vesting over four years.
- Benefit from 401k matching and a monthly wellness allowance.
Our Values
- Educators are the cornerstone of education — trust and empower them to lead change for students and families.
- Infuse joy and wonder into every learning experience by exploring the full potential of AI.
- Build supportive communities that help educators and staff adapt during rapid technological shifts by listening and responding to their needs.
- Drive innovation in education, using AI to advance equity, access, and personalized learning.
- Prioritize responsibility and safety in all technology deployments, especially in AI-integrated classrooms.
- Embrace diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas to better serve a global audience of learners and educators.
- Pursue excellence in every product and process, delivering the highest quality to educators and students.
Other
- Applications accepted until May 31, 2026; submissions after this date may be considered intermittently.
- Unlimited paid time off available to full-time employees.
- Employer-sponsored health insurance with affordable dental and vision plans.
- All employees receive meaningful stock options, vesting over four years.
- Includes 401k matching and a recurring monthly wellness stipend.
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