Senior AI Security Engineer

Who We Are Ontic provides software that helps corporate and government security teams identify threats, assess risk, and respond faster to keep people and organizations safe. Its AI‑powered Connected Intelligence Platform unifies security operations and data into a centralized system of record, enabling organizations to conduct risk assessments, protect against workplace violence, and manage threats and incidents more efficiently. Fortune 500 companies and federal agencies rely on Ontic to support security programs such as executive protection, threat intelligence, and corporate investigations. Who You Are We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking AI Security Engineer to lead the development and implementation of security controls, governance frameworks, and risk management practices for Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies across the organization. This role will be responsible for helping define AI usage policies, assessing risks associated with AI adoption, implementing security guardrails, and ensuring AI systems are deployed responsibly and securely. The ideal candidate combines expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and emerging AI/ML platforms with a strong understanding of governance, compliance, and secure development practices. Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and enforce policies and procedures governing the use of AI technologies Partner with Legal, Privacy, and Technology teams to establish responsible AI governance frameworks Monitor evolving regulatory requirements and industry standards related to AI security, privacy, and governance Conduct security and risk assessments of AI platforms, models, and applications Review proposed AI use cases and provide security recommendations prior to deployment Develop risk mitigation strategies and compensating controls for identified AI‑related threats Design and implement technical guardrails for AI platforms and applications Develop secure integration patterns for AI services and APIs Evaluate and recommend AI security tools and technologies Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security controls into AI‑enabled applications Develop monitoring and detection capabilities for AI‑related security events Provide guidance and training to employees on secure and responsible AI usage Qualifications BA/BS or higher in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field 5+ years experience in information security‑related roles Knowledge of AI technologies, Large Language Models (LLMs), generative AI platforms and AI development tools Direct, hands‑on experience with AI platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Cursor, Google Gemini and AWS Bedrock Experience with cloud security or application security Deep understanding of the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, ISO42001 OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications and MITRE ATLAS Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, ISO42001 or other AI security certification Excellent written and verbal communication skills Extremely organized and able to oversee multiple projects simultaneously Ability to travel to Austin TX occasionally and to India 2 times a year Benefits Competitive Salary Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits 401k Stock Options HSA Contribution Learning Stipend Flexible PTO Policy Quarterly company mental escape days Generous Parental Leave policy Home Office Stipend Mobile Phone ReimbursementHome Internet Reimbursement for Remote Employees Anniversary & Milestone Celebrations Ontic is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ontic Technologies