Director, Application Security

Director Of Application Security

webAI is the first end-to-end private AI platform. Enterprises and Governments use webAI to bring AI to their data, powering specialized intelligence trained on their own knowledge and compounding in value with every use. Our approach is guided by a simple philosophy: AI should be specialized, sovereign, efficient, and sustainable. It should solve real problems, not just burn more compute. Our technology enables the development of powerful AI using limited amounts of data, challenging the underlying assumption that big data is the key to unlocking the full power of AI. We are offering a superior career opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-growing team that fosters an exciting and growth-oriented work culture; an opportunity where you can truly put your name on meaningful change for an entire civilization.

We are searching for a Director of Application Security in Austin, TX (or willing to relocate) to lead company-wide application and product security initiatives. We are not looking for a traditional security leader focused on oversight or compliance. Instead, you will operate at the intersection of deep technical design and product strategy, with true ownership of security outcomes. If the ability and enablement to shape an emerging category at the intersection of AI, privacy and distributed computing invigorates you, this foundational opportunity is your calling.

Key Responsibilities

Security Architecture

• Establish the security model for decentralized, on-device AI systems as well as enterprise technology
• Define trust boundaries, identity frameworks, and data protection strategies
• Lead threat modeling for edge, distributed, and AI-driven environments
• Promote a culture to ensure security is embedded into system design, not layered on

Product & AI Security

• Integrate security into the software and ML lifecycle (SDLC + MLOps)
• Define safeguards and validation measures for model integrity, adversarial attacks, data poisoning, and emergent AI/ML threats
• Partner with engineering to build secure-by-default product capabilities
• Make security a core product feature, not just an internal function

Infrastructure & Platform Security

• Integrate security into the software and ML lifecycle (SDLC + MLOps)
• Own security across cloud, hybrid, and edge/on-device environments
• Establish controls to protect confidentiality, integrity, availability, and privacy for data, identity, access, networking, and distributed systems
• Secure deployments, firmware, and update mechanisms across all deployment models (device-level, on-premises, cloud, hybrid)
• Develop, operate, and maintain a cybersecurity risk assessment and vulnerability management program
• Mitigate supply chain and third-party risks and vulnerabilities

Experience

• 12+ years of experience in a professional, technical cybersecurity capacity
• 5+ years of experience in technical cybersecurity leadership roles
• Foundational secure software development experience is a big plus
• Deep background in product and platform security, beyond enterprise IT security
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and modern architectures
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, edge computing, application / infrastructure security and adversarial thinking
• Depth with AI/ML security (e.g., model integrity, data poisoning, adversarial attacks)
• Deep technical literacy and ability to coach others on delivery best practices
• Strong communication skillsable to navigate technical and non-technical discussions
• Highly adaptable and comfortable working with evolving processes and priorities
• Ability to work with imperfect systems and incrementally improve them over time rather than striving for immediate perfection

Recommended Certifications

• Any of CISSP, CSSLP, OSWE, GAIPS, etc

We at webAI are committed to living out the core values we have put in place as the foundation on which we operate as a team. We seek individuals who exemplify the following:

• Truth - Emphasizing transparency and honesty in every interaction and decision.
• Ownership - Taking full responsibility for one's actions and decisions, demonstrating commitment to the success of our clients.
• Tenacity - Persisting in the face of challenges and setbacks, continually striving for excellence and improvement.
• Humility - Maintaining a respectful and learning-oriented mindset, acknowledging the strengths and contributions of others.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package
• 401(k) match (U.S.-based employees only)
• $200/month Health & Wellness stipend
• Continuing Education support
• $500/year Function Health subscription (U.S.-based employees only)
• Free parking for in-office employees
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Parental leave for eligible employees
• Supplemental life insurance

webAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, it is the policy of webAI to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances where a particular employee works.