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Security Operations Engineer

AssemblyAIUnited StatesEngineering
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Salary
$180K - $220K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
10 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Security Operations Engineer at AssemblyAI is a full-time position based in the United States that focuses on managing the operational backbone of the company's security and compliance programs. This role suits a professional with a background in security operations or GRC who wants to drive audit cycles, handle security automation, and protect voice AI infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end compliance audit cycles including SOC 2, ISO 27001, and PCI 4.0 by gathering evidence, designing controls, and working directly with auditors.
Maintain the compliance automation platform by monitoring control status, repairing failing checks, and updating the risk register.
Perform vendor risk reviews, assess third-party tools, and manage subprocessor inventories.
Collaborate with legal and sales teams to answer customer security questionnaires, RFPs, and trust-and-safety inquiries.
Prioritize and track vulnerability triage across different teams against strict service level agreements.
Monitor security alerts across cloud, endpoint, identity, and application tools while participating in incident response and evidence collection.
Create and maintain operational playbooks, security runbooks, and process documentation.
Develop scripts, integrations, and tools using automation to eliminate manual tasks.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of professional experience working in security operations, IT security, GRC, or a related field.
At least 2 years of practical experience handling compliance audit cycles, documenting controls, and gathering evidence.
Hold at least one recognized security certification such as CISA, Security+, AWS Security Specialty, or an equivalent credential.
Demonstrated background executing ongoing security operations duties like vulnerability tracking, alert triage, and security reviews.
Exceptional organizational abilities to coordinate multi-week evidence collection phases across multiple stakeholders.
Clear written communication skills for authoring security policies, audit documentation, and questionnaire replies.
Proficiency in Python alongside the ability to read code written by other team members.
Experience utilizing AI-assisted development tools like Copilot or Claude Code for writing scripts and building automations.
Must be based in the United States.

Nice to Have

Fundamental understanding of application security, including secure code review, threat modeling, and common vulnerability classes like the OWASP Top 10.
Practical knowledge of software development lifecycle security tools such as SAST, SCA, DAST, IaC scanning, or secret scanning.
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code principles, preferably Terraform, and CI/CD pipeline security.
Hands-on experience with AWS cloud infrastructure, identity management, and SaaS administration.
Background in building SIEM alerts, detection queries, and logging pipelines.
Experience working with endpoint protection platforms and cloud security posture management solutions.
Previous exposure to securing artificial intelligence or machine learning inference infrastructure.
Past employment at a high-growth technology startup within a dedicated security capacity.

Skills and Tools

Python
AWS
Terraform
LLM and AI-assisted development tooling
Vanta compliance platform
SOC 2, ISO 27001, and PCI 4.0 frameworks

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary range of $180,000 to $220,000 USD.
Competitive equity grants.
100% employer-paid benefits.
401(k) matching program up to 4% for full-time US team members.

About the Company

AssemblyAI builds state-of-the-art Voice AI models that power thousands of applications, process millions of audio hours daily, and manage heavy API request volumes. Operating as a lean and capital-efficient meritocracy, the company provides an environment with outsized ownership, minimal bureaucracy, and fast-paced technological problem-solving.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official AssemblyAI careers page to submit an application for this position.

Skills and tech stack

PythonAWSLLMTerraform

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Security Operations Engineer position?

The expected base compensation ranges from $180,000 to $220,000 USD per year, supplemented by equity grants, employer-paid benefits, and a 401(k) match.

Where is this job located?

This role is open to candidates based in the United States.

What qualifications are required to apply?

Applicants need 3+ years of experience in GRC, IT security, or security operations, 2+ years of experience with compliance audit cycles, Python proficiency, AI-assisted development tool fluency, and at least one security certification such as CISA, Security+, or AWS Security Specialty.

What compliance frameworks does AssemblyAI maintain?

AssemblyAI runs a compliance program covering SOC 2 across all trust criteria, ISO 27001, and PCI 4.0.

Are there any preferred nice-to-have skills for this role?

Preferred skills include familiarity with Terraform, AWS cloud infrastructure, application security fundamentals, CI/CD pipeline security, and experience securing AI or machine learning systems.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official AssemblyAI careers page.

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