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Security Risk & Compliance, Agent Security

AnthropicSan Francisco, CA | New York City, NYSecurity
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Salary
$255K — $345K USD
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Senior · 8+ yrs
Posted
5 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Security Risk & Compliance, Agent Security is a full-time role at Anthropic located in San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY, which suits experienced governance professionals focused on AI agents and security controls. This position involves shaping security policies for AI agent governance and aligning controls with regulatory frameworks.

Role Overview

Anthropic seeks a Security Risk & Compliance professional to join the Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance team. This position acts as the security policy partner for AI agent governance, defining how agents are built, operated, and deployed while ensuring adherence to compliance standards. The role involves working closely with engineering, research, and cross-functional security teams.

Key Responsibilities

Author policies and standards governing the creation, operation, and deployment of AI agents
Establish review and approval criteria for agent interactions with sensitive or regulated data, including mandatory human approval points
Participate as a GRC reviewer in existing engineering approval workflows
Formulate data governance requirements covering least-privilege access, access reviews, and sensitive data handling
Track agent behavior over time and adjust governance rules alongside engineering and research teams
Align agent security controls with governance frameworks like ISO 27001, ISO 42001, and the EU AI Act
Identify, assess, and document agent-related risks while partnering with engineers to resolve them
Manage policies regarding risk acceptances and exceptions for agents, including duration and re-review cycles

Requirements

Eight or more years of experience in security governance, risk, and compliance, including managing security policies and control standards at a technology company
Experience supporting or owning data compartmentalization efforts for intellectual property or PII, with an understanding of identity and access mechanisms
Ability to design least-privilege access and accountability controls for non-human identities acting on behalf of users
Capability to translate threat models into concrete controls and explain tradeoffs to engineers and auditors
Experience establishing risk-based approval criteria within fast-moving engineering workflows
Demonstrated skill in producing precise written documentation for technical and non-technical audiences
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Nice to Have

Understanding of LLM agent security properties gained from AI, developer platform, or agent tooling companies
Familiarity with AI governance frameworks alongside traditional security standards
Experience adapting controls from sensitive environments into open, high-trust engineering cultures
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, CCSP, or ISO 27001/ISO 42001 Lead Implementer or Auditor

Skills and Tools

ISO 27001
ISO 42001
EU AI Act
LLM agent security frameworks

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary ranging from $255,000 to $345,000 USD
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Optional equity donation matching
Generous vacation and parental leave
Flexible working hours

About the Company

Anthropic is a public benefit corporation focused on building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that remain safe and beneficial for society. The organization operates as a collaborative, science-driven team researching large-scale AI models and safety challenges.

How to Apply

To submit an application for this position, please visit the official Anthropic careers page directly.

Skills and tech stack

LLM agentsISO 27001ISO 42001EU AI ActLLM

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for this role?

The annual base salary ranges from $255,000 to $345,000 USD.

Where is the position located?

The role is based in San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY, with a hybrid policy requiring staff to be in the office at least 25% of the time.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 8+ years of experience in security governance, risk, and compliance.

Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship?

Yes, Anthropic sponsors visas and retains an immigration lawyer to assist candidates receiving an offer.

What education is required?

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is required.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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