Security Risk & Compliance (Data Centers & Compute)

Anthropic; Washington; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Fertility benefits

Parental leave (22 weeks)

Flexible paid time off

Mental health support

Competitive salary and equity packages

Relocation support

Job summary

Anthropic is building a leading compliance program to assure security, privacy, and AI safety for regulators, customers, and partners. The role oversees certification efforts, cloud security controls, and governance in multi-cloud environments, driving policy creation and audit readiness across the organization.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in audit/compliance, experience with AI/ML security considerations, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in audit and compliance roles, with direct ownership of certification/attestation or security compliance implementation projects.
• Experience in cloud-native environments and multi-cloud/hybrid architectures.
• Experience integrating with common controls frameworks or GRC systems that scale with organizational growth.
• Ability to translate complex compliance requirements into actionable workstreams for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Have worked in AI/ML companies and understand unique security considerations for model development and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Organize time-bounded task management of delegated work streams across a diverse organization.
• Educate the organization on new compliance requirements and auditors on current security practices.
• Write clear security and privacy documentation for external and internal audiences.
• Translate complex compliance requirements into actionable workstreams for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Operate effectively in fast-paced environments and build processes from scratch.

Skills

Audit and compliance

Security and privacy

Multi-cloud / hybrid architectures

Compliance as code

Certifications (CISA, CRISC, CISM)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

GRC systems

Job description

• As part of the Anthropic security department, the compliance team owns understanding security and AI safety expectations, as established by regulators, customers and (nascent) industry norms (which we also seek to influence)
• The compliance team uses this understanding to provide direction to internal partners on the priorities of security and safety requirements they must meet
• The compliance team assures regulators and customers that those expectations are met by earning security credentials and responding to direct inquiry about Anthropics security program from auditors, customers and partners
• This opportunity is unique, as we work to secure today’s most novel and valuable asset types, we must build a new kind of compliance program, assuring the safety of artificial intelligence capabilities
• Understand how Anthropic’s security and privacy capabilities across major cloud platforms implement common frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, CSA CCM, and SOC 2)
• Build scalable data center and hyperscaler processes and documentation systems that will support future expansion to additional geographies and compliance frameworks
• Assess and mitigate security and operational risks, implementing corrective actions, and managing vendor compliance
• Coordinate engagements with independent assessors to earn security and privacy certifications and attestations important to Anthropic customers and enterprise partnerships, and to meet regulatory obligations
• Write, update and enact policies capturing security, privacy, and AI safety requirements
• Maintain and enhance Anthropic’s system of security controls through audit readiness, recordkeeping, and cross-functional communication

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
• Inclusive fertility benefits via Carrot Fertility
• 22 weeks of paid parental leave
• Flexible paid time off and absence policies
• Mental health support for you and your dependents
• Competitive salary and equity packages
• Optional equity donation matching at a 1:1 ratio, up to 25% of your equity grant
• Retirement plans with competitive matching
• Life and income protection plans
• $500/month flexible wellness and time saver stipend
• Commuter benefits
• Annual education stipend
• Home office stipends
• Relocation support for those moving for Anthropic
• Daily meals and snacks in the office

Are comfortable organizing time-bounded task management of delegated work streams across a diverse organizationAre energized by being the subject matter expert who educates the organization on new compliance requirements and auditors on current security practicesWrite clear and useful security and privacy documentation for both external and internal audiencesCan translate complex compliance requirements into actionable workstreams for technical and non-technical stakeholdersThrive in ambiguous, fast-paced environments where you’ll need to build processes from scratchHave 8+ years of progressive experience in audit and compliance roles, with direct ownership of certification/attestation or security compliance implementation projectsHave worked in cloud-native environments and understand security and privacy considerations for multi-cloud and hybrid architecturesHave integrated with common controls frameworks or GRC systems that scaled with organizational growthMinimum education: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experienceMinimum years of experience: Years of experience required will correlate with the internal job level requirements for the positionRequired field of study: A field relevant to the role as demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experienceWe encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualificationHave worked in AI/ML companies and understand unique security considerations for model development and deploymentHave worked with cloud companies and understand cloud security controls and physical security requirementsBring experience from high-growth technology companies managing rapid compliance expansionHave some experience implementing automated enforcement of security controls (i.e., compliance as code)Possess relevant certifications (CISA, CRISC, CISM, CISSP, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer)