Director Cloud Security-IAM 665

Company: Protegrity USA, Inc.
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: May 18, 2025

Job Description:

At Protegrity, we lead innovation by using AI and quantum-resistant cryptography to transform data protection across cloud-native, hybrid, on-premises, and open source environments. We leverage advanced cryptographic methods such as tokenization, format-preserving encryption, and quantum-resilient techniques to protect sensitive data. As a global leader in data security, our mission is to ensure that data isn't just valuable but also usable, trusted, and safe.
Protegrity offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of innovation and collaboration, with the ability to make a meaningful impact on the industry while working alongside some of the brightest minds. Together, we are redefining how the world safeguards data, enabling organizations to thrive in a GenAI era where data is the ultimate currency. If you're ready to shape the future of data security, Protegrity is the place for you.
Join our GenAI Security Team as the Director of Cloud Security (IAM) and be at the forefront of protecting cutting-edge AI technologies!
We are in search of a dynamic leader with a passion for identity and access management, cloud security, and innovation. In this role, you'll shape security strategies, drive advancements in IAM, and collaborate with top minds to safeguard AI-driven solutions. If you're ready to make a real impact and lead in a fast-evolving digital landscape, we want to hear from you!
As an experienced, driven, and curious technical hands-on leader specializing in Identity and Access Management (IAM), you will own integrating policy and access management for cloud data security and privacy products focusing on GenAI and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) systems.
Responsibilities:

• Design and implement IAM architectures for GenAI systems, ensuring secure runtime access controls across multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  
• Contribute and lead software engineering to integrate and enforce role-based access control (RBAC), attribute-based access control (ABAC), and context-based access control (CBAC) policies tailored to AI/ML workloads and RAG pipelines.
  
• Collaborate with AI/ML teams to integrate IAM solutions into GenAI safety features, ensuring seamless scalability and performance.
  
• Lead efforts to secure data ingestion and retrieval processes in RAG pipelines, mitigating risks such as unauthorized access and data leakage.
  
• Evaluate and implement zero-trust security frameworks for cloud-native AI applications.
  
• Research emerging trends in cloud security and IAM technologies, applying insights to improve GenAI product capabilities.
  
• Contribute to the design and development of automated governance tools for managing IAM policies in AI systems.
  
• Document and communicate IAM best practices, providing training and guidance to cross-functional teams.
  
  Qualifications:
  
  
• 12+ years of experience as a Cloud Security Engineer or in a related role, with a focus on IAM and cloud-native architectures.
  
• Expertise in IAM solutions such as AWS IAM, Azure Active Directory, GCP Identity, or third-party tools (e.g., Okta, Ping Identity).
  
• Experience in writing and integrating open-source policy and authorization frameworks including OPA, Cedar, and OpenFGA into complex B2B and data security products.
  
• Strong understanding of GenAI systems, including LLMs and RAG pipelines, with a focus on securing data retrieval and usage.
  
• Proficiency in implementing least-privilege principles, federated identity, and service-to-service authentication for AI/ML systems including spiffe/spire.
  
• Hands-on experience with cloud automation tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) to manage IAM policies and configurations.
  
• Knowledge of cryptographic protocols for securing AI workflows, such as tokenization, hashing, and encryption.
  
• Familiarity with secure software development practices and AI-specific security challenges (e.g., adversarial attacks, data poisoning).
  
• Experience working with compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS) and applying them to AI products.
  
• Advanced scripting and programming skills in languages such as Python, Rust, and Java.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to secure complex, distributed systems.
  
  Key Personal Attributes
  
  
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a focus on secure AI system development.
  
• Comfort working in ambiguous technology areas across a flat product-led organization.
  
• A collaborative mindset to work effectively in cross-functional environments.
  
• Strong communication skills to articulate complex AI concepts to diverse audiences, including executives and customers.
  
• A commitment to continuous learning and a passion for emerging AI technologies.
  
• Intellectual curiosity with a passion for solving complex AI and security challenges.
  
  Why Choose Protegrity: We are currently investing in our GenAI Security platform and growing a high-caliber team to lead the way for us. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a global team developing a product essential for modern business operations. This position allows you to innovate at the intersection of GenAI safety, privacy, and governance.
  Join a leading Data and GenAI Protection, Privacy, and Security company during one of the most promising market opportunities of our time!
  We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits with generous vacation and holiday time off. All employees are also provided access to ongoing learning & development.
  Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace is our priority. We are committed to an environment of acceptance where you are free to bring your full self to work. All qualified applicants and current employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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