IT & Security Lead

Position Overview Simbe Robotics is a leading retail robotics company providing in-store intelligence solutions that help retailers optimize operations, improve shelf execution, and deliver valuable data insights. Our autonomous robots and multi-modal data collection systems are transforming how retailers manage inventory and make data-driven decisions.Simbe deploys AI-powered robots across enterprise retail at scale. Winning and retaining those accounts requires a security posture that matches the sophistication of the customers we serve — and the complexity of what we build. This role owns that posture end to end: from the laptops on employees' desks to the robots operating on store floors.This is a high level and hands‑on IC role with high ownership and direct access to leadership. The right person is equally comfortable as the first call when something breaks and the one presenting our compliance roadmap to the board.Responsibilities Corporate IT & OperationsDevice lifecycle and desktop support for a distributed workforceOnboarding/offboarding provisioning across the full SaaS and tooling stackOffice network design, maintenance, and physical access controls at HQSSO/IdP, MDM, and SaaS access managementSystem administration for company-wide SaaS tools (Google Workspace, Slack, Atlassian, and others); collaborate with Engineering on access and security where corporate and infrastructure systems intersectSecurity & ComplianceEndpoint security, IAM, vulnerability management, and incident responseSecurity policy development and employee security awareness programOwn security and privacy certification end to end: readiness, controls implementation, audit coordination, and ongoing complianceProduct & Connected Systems SecurityStay current on cybersecurity risks relevant to robotics, edge AI, and retail environments; translate emerging threats into actionable guidance for Engineering and ProductAdvise on security architecture for new product features and customer integrations — threat modeling, access controls, data handling — without being in the critical pathAssess cybersecurity risk across the robot fleet and customer-deployed systems; surface findings to leadership and flag issues that require remediationAI Security & GovernanceServe as Simbe's internal expert on AI/ML security: track emerging attack vectors, threat research, and evolving frameworks and translate findings into actionable guidance for Engineering, Product, and leadershipAssess security risks in Simbe's AI systems — model endpoints, inference pipelines, LLM integrations — and recommend controls around adversarial inputs, prompt injection, model extraction, and data exposureDevelop and enforce AI tool governance policies for internal use: procurement criteria, data handling guardrails, and acceptable use standardsHelp employees use AI tools effectively and safely; provide training and guardrails as the tooling landscape evolvesRequirements5‑8 years across corporate IT and security; startup experience requiredHands‑on security and privacy certifications to support business growthStrong command of MDM, SSO/IdP, endpoint protection, and cloud securityWorking knowledge of OT/IoT security concepts; edge device or embedded systems security experience a plusDeep knowledge of AI/ML security risks and familiarity with applicable frameworks (NIST AI RMF, OWASP LLM Top 10, MITRE ATLAS); experience applying these in a product or enterprise environment, not just theoretical exposureOperates well without a team under them; comfortable building from scratchCompensation & Benefits The base salary offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including equity compensation, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.Simbe's approach emphasizes total rewards — base pay, equity, incentives, and benefits — rather than viewing compensation as cash alone. We believe the full package, including ownership through equity and well‑being support, is what drives engagement, retention, and alignment with our mission.#J-18808-Ljbffr