Who we are is what we do.
Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.
Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.
Why should you be part of our success story?
As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.
Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.
Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.
About the Role:
As an AI Security Specialist, you will join our Information Security team and lead the effort to secure AI-powered systems, agentic workflows, and machine learning infrastructure across Deel's environment. In this role, you'll define security standards for AI adoption, evaluate emerging threats in the AI landscape, and implement controls that protect our platform and our Customers. Beyond defense, you'll act as a key enabler for internal AI adoption, helping teams safely leverage new AI tools and capabilities while maintaining our security posture. You'll evaluate, approve, and onboard AI-driven tools and workflows, ensuring the organization can innovate with confidence. You'll work closely with engineering, product, IT, and security teams to ensure AI technologies are deployed safely, in alignment with compliance requirements (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001), and within our security architecture.
Responsibilities
1. Define, implement, and maintain the AI security strategy across Deel's infrastructure and product ecosystem
2. Lead security assessments and threat modeling for AI/ML models, LLM integrations, and agentic AI systems
3. Evaluate and deploy AI Security Posture Management (AISPM) and AI Detection & Response (AIDR) solutions
4. Secure MCP (Model Context Protocol) server deployments, including authentication, authorization, data flow controls, and supply chain risk assessments
5. Own the security review and enablement process for internal AI tool adoption, evaluating new AI capabilities, approving safe usage, and defining guardrails that let teams move fast without compromising security
6. Develop and enforce policies for the safe use of AI tools across the organization (e.g., LLMs, AI code generators, AI-powered SaaS)
7. Secure internal development initiatives, including vibe coding workflows and AI-assisted development environments, through application security reviews, CI/CD pipeline hardening, and dependency scanning
8. Plan and execute penetration testing engagements targeting AI/ML models and AI- powered systems, including prompt injection, model manipulation, data extraction, and adversarial attack simulations
9. Design and implement DLP controls for AI environments, including tenant restrictions, data classification, and prompt injection mitigations
10. Conduct security reviews of AI-related connectors, plugins, and third-party integrations using structured approval pipelines
11. Collaborate with the SOC and incident response teams to build AI-specific detection rules, playbooks, and response procedures
12. Continuously monitor the evolving AI threat landscape, track emerging attack techniques, and translate new risks into actionable security controls and updated policies
13. Contribute to compliance initiatives by ensuring AI deployments meet SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and other regulatory requirements
Total Rewards
Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.
Some things you’ll enjoy
14. Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
15. Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
16. The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access
At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
As part of our hiring process, we primarily rely on interviews and role-related assessments. In limited cases, we may also consider informal background information relevant to the role, in line with our privacy and fairness obligations.
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