AI Cloud Security Engineer

Job Summary Our client, a leading airline and transportation provider, is seeking an AI Cloud Security Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience securing enterprise Generative AI and agentic AI applications within AWS, with a strong focus on AWS Bedrock Guardrails, AI runtime protection, security testing, and cloud security automation. Contract Details Duration: 12-month contract with potential for extension Location: Dallas, TX Work Model: Hybrid, onsite 3 days a week Remote flexibility may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates Core Responsibilities Implement and maintain AWS Bedrock Guardrails, including content filtering, sensitive-information detection, and model-access controls Deploy and operationalize AI runtime security controls using CrowdStrike AIDR or comparable protection platforms Design and execute AI security testing for prompt injection, jailbreaks, tool abuse, and sensitive-data leakage Develop and automate cloud security controls using Terraform, CloudFormation, and infrastructure-as-code practices Integrate AI security policies, automated testing, and security controls into CI/CD pipelines Configure AI runtime monitoring, logging, and observability using AWS CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry, and SIEM platforms Collaborate with cloud security, AI/ML, application development, and platform engineering teams to implement, test, and maintain enterprise AI security solutions Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves) Hands-on experience implementing AWS Bedrock Guardrails, including content filtering, sensitive-data protection, and model-access controls Experience securing Generative AI, LLM, and agentic AI applications in enterprise cloud environments Strong AWS cloud security engineering experience with IAM, SCPs, AWS Organizations, and security architecture Experience implementing security controls using Terraform or CloudFormation and integrating them into CI/CD pipelines Hands-on AI/LLM security testing experience, including prompt injection, tool abuse, sensitive-data leakage, and vulnerability remediation Experience implementing CrowdStrike Falcon, CrowdStrike AIDR, or comparable runtime protection platforms Experience configuring security monitoring, logging, and observability using CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry, SIEM, or comparable tools Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves) Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience Experience securing AI-agent frameworks, RAG systems, orchestration platforms, APIs, and tool integrations Strong full-stack engineering, cloud infrastructure, or security architecture background Experience implementing output filtering, token-abuse prevention, PII redaction, and AI data-protection controls Experience working in large enterprise, regulated, or high-availability environments Experience with Python automation, security controls as code, and automated incident response AWS Certified Security - Specialty, AWS Certified AI Practitioner, CCSP, CISSP, CrowdStrike, or comparable security certifications Key Competencies & Behaviors Hands-on Technical Implementation and Problem Solving AI Security Threat Identification and Remediation Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication Security Automation and Continuous Improvement End-to-End Ownership of Security Controls Work Environment Location: Dallas, TX Work Model: Hybrid, onsite 3 days a week Compensation & Benefits Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $49.00 and $70.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP) About KellyMitchell At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kelly Mitchell