IT Security Engineer

Higgsfield AI

IT Security Engineer focusing on corporate security, managing MDM and EDR at Higgsfield AI. Responsibilities include security review, endpoint hardening, and incident response.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $165,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate security management, including endpoint detection and response, identity management, and security compliance. Proficient in automating security processes and maintaining high standards for credential hygiene and SaaS security.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Endpoint Detection And Response (EDR)Identity Provider (IdP) ManagementScripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)Mobile Device Management (MDM)SOC 2 Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Endpoint Hardening StandardsSingle Sign-On (SSO)Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)Conditional AccessPassword Management SolutionsPhishing SimulationsSecurity TrainingSaaS Security ReviewShadow IT HuntingProvisioning And Offboarding

Soft Skills

High AgencyCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Entra SSOEDR/XDR SolutionsCollaboration Tools (Email, Slack)Credential Hygiene Tools

Industry Keywords

High-Growth Startup ExperienceSOC 2 Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You'll own corporate security: the devices, identities, and SaaS the company runs on.
Run EDR/XDR: detection, triage, and response on employee devices.
Set and maintain endpoint hardening standards with IT and Engineering.
Own corporate identity: Entra SSO, MFA, conditional access.
Run joiner-mover-leaver: provisioning and same-day offboarding across all SaaS.
Administer a Password Management solution and drive credential hygiene.
Security-review new SaaS before adoption; own the approved-app list; hunt shadow IT.
Secure the collaboration stack: email, Slack, file sharing.
Run phishing simulations and onboarding security training.
Partner with infrastructure security on centralized security monitoring: feed endpoint and identity signals into shared detection and response.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands-on experience running MDM and EDR at fleet scale.
Production experience running an IdP: SSO/SAML/SCIM, MFA, and conditional access.
Enough scripting to automate the repetitive parts (Python, PowerShell, or Bash).
High agency.
Working English.
Familiarity with SOC 2.
High-growth startup experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

We offer a competitive and thoughtfully structured compensation package designed to align with impact, experience, and long-term growth.
In addition to cash compensation, employees are eligible to participate in the company’s stock option program and share in Higgsfield’s long-term growth.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees professionally and personally.
The opportunity to work on ambitious AI products alongside a highly experienced, fast-moving, and international team.
Significant ownership, direct impact, and opportunities for professional growth as the company scales.