WitnessAI is the unified AI security and governance platform enterprises trust to govern and protect all AI activity. We provide complete, network-level visibility into every interaction including employees and autonomous agents, even in native apps where legacy tools are blind.
Unlike security that relies on outdated keywords, our platform understands intent, enabling intelligent policies that stop novel threats like prompt injection while empowering productivity. WitnessAI transforms security from a bottleneck into the enabler of your AI strategy as the confidence layer for enterprise AI.
Job Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of DevOps to lead our operations teams at WitnessAI. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for driving continuous improvement in development and operations processes. This role involves both managing a team and being actively involved in both architectural and hands-on technical work.
Key Responsibilities:Team Leadership and Development:
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of DevOps / SecOps / MLOps engineers / IT Engineer.
Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment
Technical Expertise:
Design and be part of implementing multi cloud highly scalable enterprise microservice infrastructure
Oversee the automation of infrastructure deployment and management
Ensure the reliability and performance of enterprise production environments
Deploy development services and integrate with enterprise security infrastructure
Help insure successful customer deployments
Strong knowledge of cloud and enterprise networking architecture
Compliance background - experienced with SOC2
Enable developer productivity
Infrastructure Management:
Manage cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
Manage operational cost model
Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions
Ensure security and compliance standards are met across all systems, with a focus on AI security solutions
Project Management:
Effective planning, coordination, and execution of DevOps sprints and initiatives
Work closely with stakeholders to align DevOps goals with business objectives
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in scripting languages / shell
Coding helpful / solid debugging skills essential
Strong knowledge of containerization and orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker) in cloud environments
Familiarity with observability patterns, monitoring and logging tools
Soft Skills:
Excellent leadership and team management skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Hybrid work environment
Competitive salary and equity
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Generous vacation policy.
$257,000 - $325,000 (The exact salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and relevant skills.)
WitnessAI San Mateo, California, USA Office
San Mateo, CA, United States, 94403
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