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The CompanyServing the People Who Serve the People Granicus is driven by the excitement of building, implementing, and maintaining technology that is transforming the Govtech industry by bringing governments and its constituents together. We are on a mission to support our customers with meeting the needs of their communities and implementing our technology in ways that are equitable and inclusive. Granicus has consistently appeared on the GovTech 100 list over the past 5 years and has been recognized as the best companies to work on BuiltIn.Over the last 25 years, we have served 5,500 federal, state, and local government agencies and more than 300 million citizen subscribers power an unmatched Subscriber Network that use our digital solutions to make the world a better place. With comprehensive cloud-based solutions for communications, government website design, meeting and agenda management software, records management, and digital services, Granicus empowers stronger relationships between government and residents across the U.S., U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. By simplifying interactions with residents, while disseminating critical information, Granicus brings governments closer to the people they serve—driving meaningful change for communities around the globe.Want to know more? See more of what we do here. Job SummaryGranicus is seeking a Principal Engineer, AI Security to help mature existing and define/build the next generation of AI security capabilities, guardrails, and control plane(s) across the enterprise.This is a senior technical leadership role focused on maturing and implementing the AI security control plane that will shape how Granicus:securely adopts AI internally,securely builds AI-enabled products,and defends against AI-enabled adversaries.You will work across technology teams (e.g., SW Eng, Cloud, IT) and with your security peers (e.g., Product Security, Cyber Defense, and GRC) to drive scalable controls, secure patterns, and modern approaches to AI-enabled security.This role is ideal for a deeply technical, principal-level security engineer who:embraced AI early,actively builds with modern AI systems,and understands how AI fundamentally changes software development and enterprise security. What Your Impact Will Look LikeDesign and Build the AI Security Control PlaneDesign and implement scalable controls for AI-enabled development and operationsEstablish secure patterns for:LLMs and agentsAI-assisted developmentmodel and inference accessdata protection and governanceAI telemetry and visibilityCreate guardrails that enable safe AI adoption without slowing engineering velocityModernize the SDLCPartner with Product Security and Engineering to evolve the SDLC for an AI-enabled worldEmbed security directly into developer workflows through:pipeline enforcement,AI-aware testing,secure coding patterns,and automated controlsHelp shift vulnerability management from reactive patching toward systemic risk reductionAdvance AI-Enabled Cyber DefensePartner with Cyber Defense teams to address how AI changes:attacker behavior,detection and response,vulnerability exploitation,and operational tempoPrototype and implement AI-enabled approaches for:detection engineering,prioritization,and security operations automationDrive Technical Leadership Across the OrganizationTranslate emerging AI risks into actionable engineering strategyIdentify high-risk gaps and drive practical solutionsEstablish scalable architectural and implementation patterns across teamsServe as a senior technical advisor across security and engineering organizations.Stay Deeply Hands-On - this is a builder role, not a pure advisory position.Prototype systems, controls, and integrations directlyEvaluate emerging AI tooling, technologies, and attack techniquesContribute code, architecture, and technical designs where needed You Will Love This Job If You HaveTechnical Leadership Experience10+ years of experience in:Security Engineering,Product Security,Application Security,Platform Security,or related technical disciplinesExperience operating as a senior or principal-level technical leader across multiple engineering domainsAn AI-Native MindsetDeep familiarity with:LLMs,copilots,agents,AI-assisted development,and AI-enabled workflowsStrong understanding of how AI changes:SDLC practices,attack surfaces,vulnerability management,identity and access models,and security operationsActively builds and experiments with AI technologiesPractical AI-related ExperienceExperience securing AI-enabled applications or platforms in productionFamiliarity with:adversarial AI,prompt injection,model abuse,or AI red teamingExperience integrating security controls into large-scale engineering workflowsSaaS, cloud-native, or regulated industry experienceStrong Engineering & Security DepthStrong background in:cloud-native architectures,APIs and distributed systems,CI/CD and developer tooling,security automation,and secure software engineeringAbility to design pragmatic, scalable security controls and patternsThe Right Operating StyleBuilder mentality with strong systems-thinking capabilityPragmatic, execution-oriented, and comfortable operating in ambiguityAble to influence teams without relying on formal authorityFocused on solving real problems—not implementing theoretical framework About UsDon’t have all the skills/experience mentioned above? At Granicus, we are trying to build diverse, inclusive teams. We do not have degree requirements for most of our roles. If you don’t meet every requirement above but are excited to learn more, we encourage you to apply. We might just be able to find another role that could be a perfect fit! Security and Privacy RequirementsResponsible for Granicus information security by appropriately preserving the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of Granicus information assets in accordance with the company's information security program.Responsible for ensuring the data privacy of our employees and customers, their data, as well as taking all required privacy training in a timely manner, in accordance with company policies. The TeamWe are a remote-first company with a globally distributed workforce across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, India, Armenia, Australia, and New Zealand. The CultureAt Granicus, we are building a transparent, inclusive, and safe space for everyone who wants to bea part of our journey.A few culture highlights include – Employee Resource Groups to encourage diverse voicesCoffee with Mark sessions – Our employees get to interact with our CEO on very important andsometimes difficult issues ranging from mental health to work-life balance and current affairs.Microsoft Teams communities focused on wellness, art, furbabies, family, parenting, and more.We bring in special guests from time to time to discuss issues that impact our employeepopulation The ImpactWe are proud to serve dynamic organizations around the globe that use our digital solutions to make the world a better place — quite literally. We have so many powerful success stories that illustrate how our solutions are impacting the world. See more of our impact here. The BenefitsAt Granicus, we offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance—starting from day one.Here’s what you can expect as a U.S.-based team member:Flexibility & BalanceFlexible Time Off – Take the time you need to rest, recharge, and live your life.Company-Wide Wellbeing Days – Paid days off to unplug and focus on your mental health.Work From Home Reimbursement – Support a productive home office environment. Health & WellnessMultiple Health Plan Options – Including a 100% employer-paid plan.Employer HSA Contributions – When enrolled in a High-Deductible Health Plan.Fitness Reimbursement Program – Stay active, your way.On-Demand Mental Health Support – Access to Headspace and other wellness tools.Family & FuturePaid Parental Leave – For both birthing and non-birthing parents.Traditional & Roth 401(k) – With a generous company match.Life & AD&D Insurance – 100% employer-paid coverage for peace of mind.Growth & RecognitionOnline Learning Platforms – Fuel your professional development.Competitive Salary & Bonuses – Your contributions are valued and rewarded.
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