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Join Apollo Research as a founding Security Engineer and pioneer operational security in the exciting field of AI ethics.
Overview
Salary
£70000 - £105000
Location
London, UK - On-site
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
Apollo Research, a forerunner in AI system advancements, focuses on mitigating deceptive alignments in AI models through collaboration with leading frontier AI companies. Their work includes building evaluations, studying the science of scheming and establishing anti-scheming controls.
Role Summary
- Develop operational security as a Founding Security Engineer.
- Work with the CISO on certification and compliance.
- Collaborate with the engineering team on secure software architecture.
- Establish IT and disaster recovery processes and security policies.
- Deploy and manage security tooling.
- Promote a robust security culture within the company.
Role Requirements
- At least 3 years' experience in IT security or related fields.
- Familiarity with MDM tools like Kandji or Jamf.
- Experience with Google Workspace administration, cloud security, and code security review.
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks like ISO 27001 and SOC 2.
- Strong communication skills.
Application Process Details
- This role offers a competitive salary range of £70,000 to £105,000, plus equity and benefits.
- Apollo Research sponsors UK visas for suitable candidates.
- Apollo Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Apollo Research is at the forefront of AI system advancements, focusing on the detection and mitigation of deceptive alignment in AI models. We collaborate with leading frontier AI companies to test and improve their models, ensuring they align with ethical standards and do not evade human oversight. Our work includes building evaluations, studying the science of scheming, and developing anti-scheming controls.
The role: As a founding Security Engineer at Apollo Research, you will be instrumental in building our operational security from the ground up. This position is part of the Operations team and reports directly to the COO. You will work closely with our CISO on certification and compliance, and with our engineering team on infrastructure and secure software architecture. Your responsibilities will include deploying and managing security tooling, establishing IT and disaster recovery processes, and defining security policies. You will also champion Apollo's security culture through training and support, balancing security needs with the productivity of researchers.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in IT security or related fields, with hands-on experience in MDM tools like Kandji or Jamf, and familiarity with Google Workspace administration. Experience with cloud security, code security review, and compliance frameworks like ISO 27001 and SOC 2 are also desirable. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will be the face of security for our employees.
Benefits: This role offers a competitive salary range of £70,000 to £105,000, equity, and competitive benefits including flexible work hours, unlimited vacation and sick leave, and a professional development budget of $1,000 USD annually. Meals are provided on workdays, and paid work trips are also part of the package.
Work Visas: Apollo Research can sponsor UK visas for suitable candidates.
Equality Statement: Apollo Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and providing equal opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, and other protected characteristics.
