5.5 Cybersecurity Lead

Field AI is transforming how robots interact with the real world. We are building risk-aware, reliable, and field-ready AI systems that address the most complex challenges in robotics, unlocking the full potential of embodied intelligence. We go beyond typical data-driven approaches or pure transformer-based architectures, and are charting a new course, with already-globally-deployed solutions delivering real-world results and rapidly improving models through real-field applications.
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Cybersecurity Lead to build and oversee the organization’s cybersecurity strategy and operations. This individual will be responsible for developing policies, managing risk, and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems and data. The Cybersecurity Lead will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead security incident responses, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

What You'll Get To Do

• Strategy & Leadership
• Define and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead the security operations team and provide mentorship to security analysts and engineers.
• Partner with senior leadership to develop long-term risk management and resilience plans.
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• Risk Management & Compliance
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits; manage remediation plans.
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR).
• Develop and enforce information security policies, standards, and procedures.
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• Threat Detection & Incident Response
• Oversee monitoring of security events and proactively detect threats and vulnerabilities.
• Lead investigations into security breaches and manage incident response efforts.
• Maintain and test the incident response plan and ensure team readiness.
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• Security Architecture & Tools
• Evaluate and implement security technologies (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection).
• Collaborate with DevOps and IT teams to integrate security into infrastructure and applications.
• Review architecture and configurations for cloud and on-prem environments.
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• Training & Awareness
• Develop security awareness programs and conduct regular training for employees.
• Promote a security-first culture across the organization.

What You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity with 2+ years in a leadership or senior technical role.
• Expertise in network security, cloud security, identity management, and endpoint protection.
• Hands-on experience with security tools and technologies (e.g., Splunk, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto).
• Strong understanding of security architecture, risk assessment methodologies, and compliance standards.

What Will Set You Apart

• Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or OSCP.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and securing cloud-native applications.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline security.

Our salary range is generous and we take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining final salary; base pay offered may vary considerably depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 
Why Join Field AI?We are solving one of the world’s most complex challenges: deploying robots in unstructured, previously unknown environments. Our Field Foundational Models™ set a new standard in perception, planning, localization, and manipulation, ensuring our approach is explainable and safe for deployment.
You will have the opportunity to work with a world-class team that thrives on creativity, resilience, and bold thinking. With a decade-long track record of deploying solutions in the field, winning DARPA challenge segments, and bringing expertise from organizations like DeepMind, NASA JPL, Boston Dynamics, NVIDIA, Amazon, Tesla Autopilot, Cruise Self-Driving, Zoox, Toyota Research Institute, and SpaceX, we are set to achieve our ambitious goals.
Be Part of the Next Robotics RevolutionTo tackle such ambitious challenges, we need a team as unique as our vision — innovators who go beyond conventional methods and are eager to tackle tough, uncharted questions. We’re seeking individuals who challenge the status quo, dive into uncharted territory, and bring interdisciplinary expertise. Our team requires not only top AI talent but also exceptional software developers, engineers, product designers, field deployment experts, and communicators.
We are headquartered in always-sunny Mission Viejo (Irvine adjacent), Southern California and have US based and global teammates. 
Join us, shape the future, and be part of a fun, close-knit team on an exciting journey!


We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, martial status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.