AI Security Engineer

AI Security Engineer (Remote) Location: Oakland, CA (Remote)-CA preferred but not mandatory Type: 9 Month Contract to hire (Can Be Extended) The AI Engineer will help monitor and respond to how AI tools, agents, and connectors are used across the organization. Working with the Infrastructure Applications Support Manager within Digital Innovation and Technology (DigIT), and in close partnership with Security, this role will design and implement monitoring, alerting, and response capabilities using Microsoft Defender and other enterprise security tools. Scope includes enterprise AI tools such as Microsoft 365 Copilot, ChatGPT EDU, and Box AI, as well as AI agents, third-party connectors, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) connections. This is a remote, six-month contract engagement subject to extension should the demand exist. Key Responsibilities AI Usage Visibility and Discovery Agents, Connectors, and MCP Connections Detection, Alerting, and Response Request Research, Risk Documentation, and Reporting Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 5 or more years of security engineering, security operations, or cloud security experience in an enterprise environment. Hands-on experience with CASB, SIEM, and data loss prevention tools, including app discovery, policies, and alerts. Experience writing detection and hunting queries, and scripting (for example, Python or PowerShell) for automation, log analysis, and API integrations. Working knowledge of identity and access management, including OAuth consent, application permissions, and service accounts. Understanding of AI security risks such as data leakage, prompt injection, over-permissioned agents and connectors, and shadow AI. Strong written communication skills, including documenting risks, controls, and runbooks for varied audiences. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, cross-functional environment. About Us: InterSources Inc, a Certified Diverse Supplier, was founded in 2007 and offers innovative solutions to help clients with Digital Transformations across various domains and industries. Our history spans over 19 years and today we are an Award-Winning Global Software Consultancy solving complex problems with technology. We recognize that our employees and our clients are our strengths as the diverse talents and opportunities they bring to the table enable us to grow as a global platform and they are causally linked with our success. We provide strategic and technical advice, and we have expertise in areas covering Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Migration, Custom Software Development, Data Analytics Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security Services, etc. We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status. We also are a Google Cloud partner company. We align strategy with execution and provide secure service solutions by developing and using the latest technologies that thrive our resources to deliver industry-leading capabilities to our clients and customers, making it convenient for our clients to do business with InterSources Inc. Our teams also drive growth by refining technology-driven client experiences that put the users first, providing an unparalleled experience. This results in strengthening the core technologies of clients, enabling them to scale with flexibility, create seamless digital experiences and build lifelong relationships. InterSources