You will lead the strategic vision for cloud infrastructure, data management, and security to support large-scale foundation model training. Reporting to the COO, you will build a high-performing team and implement robust security protocols. This role is pivotal in scaling a secure, sustainable environment for groundbreaking AI research and deployment.
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Head of Infrastructure & Security at high-growth deeptech AI startup
Are you a strategic leader ready to build the infrastructure for the future of AI? This well-funded deeptech startup is looking for a Head of Infrastructure & Security to own their cloud strategy, security protocols, and data management from the ground up. Reporting directly to the COO, you will have the autonomy to shape the technology stack that powers large-scale foundation model training. If you have a passion for automation, experience with AWS-based scaling, and a track record of leading security compliance in high-growth environments, this is your chance to make a lasting impact at a top-tier VC-backed venture.
Overview
Role overview
Company
About the company
High-growth deeptech AI startup
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Define and execute the strategy for scalable cloud infrastructure to support intensive multi-modal model training.
- Implement comprehensive security protocols and lead the organization through major compliance audits like ISO 27001 or SOC 2.
- Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing IT and infrastructure team to support global operations.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- 8+ years in IT with significant leadership experience scaling functions within fast-growing technology companies.
- Deep hands-on expertise in AWS cloud environments, infrastructure-as-code, and identity and access management.
- Proven track record of building corporate security programs and automating IT operations from scratch.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Full autonomy to select tools, design processes, and shape the organizational security culture from the ground up.
- Join a well-funded deeptech venture backed by top-tier VCs at a critical hypergrowth stage.
- Directly impact the success of complex AI model training by building world-class, cost-efficient computing infrastructure.
Jack & Jill
How Jack & Jill work together
Meet Jack
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How does this work?
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