Security Engineer - GRC Sales

Security Engineer - GRC Sales at xAI is a pivotal role that blends governance, risk, and compliance expertise with cutting‑edge AI‑driven security solutions. Based in Palo Alto, CA, New York, NY, you will design and implement robust GRC frameworks that protect our clients’ most sensitive data while enabling rapid, compliant sales cycles. Your work directly fuels xAI’s market leadership by translating complex regulatory requirements—NIST, ISO, CISM, CIPT, and Data Privacy—into actionable, revenue‑generating strategies. As a trusted advisor to sales, product, and executive teams, you will shape the security posture of multi‑industry customers, influencing contracts worth millions and positioning xAI as the go‑to partner for secure AI adoption. The role offers a clear path to senior leadership, with opportunities to lead cross‑functional GRC initiatives, mentor emerging talent, and expand your influence across global markets.

- Develop and maintain NIST‑aligned GRC policies that support rapid sales enablement while ensuring compliance across all product lines.
- Conduct risk assessments and privacy impact analyses for new AI solutions, translating findings into clear, actionable recommendations for sales and engineering teams.
- Partner with sales engineers to embed security controls into proposals, demos, and contracts, driving win rates and reducing time‑to‑close.
- Lead internal and client‑facing workshops on ISO, CISM, and data‑privacy best practices, fostering a culture of security awareness.
- Automate GRC reporting and audit trails using xAI’s proprietary platforms, delivering real‑time compliance dashboards to stakeholders.
- Advise senior leadership on emerging regulatory trends and their impact on go‑to‑market strategies, influencing product roadmaps and market positioning.
- Mentor junior GRC analysts, cultivating a high‑performing team that scales with the company’s rapid growth.

Joining xAI means becoming part of a visionary organization where AI and security converge to reshape the future of technology. Our culture celebrates curiosity, collaboration, and relentless innovation—values that empower you to push boundaries while upholding the highest standards of integrity. You’ll benefit from continuous learning programs, industry certifications, and direct exposure to senior executives shaping global AI policy. As data‑privacy regulations tighten and AI adoption accelerates, the demand for security expertise in GRC sales has never been higher, making this role both strategically critical and career‑defining. Experience the excitement of driving secure AI adoption at scale, enjoy flexible work arrangements across Palo Alto, CA, and New York, NY, and accelerate your professional trajectory within a fast‑growing, mission‑driven company.