Senior AI Security Engineer

Senior AI Security Engineer

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 100% Remote Full Time $220k - $230k

A leading financial services company is hiring a Senior AI Security Engineer for a full-time, internal role supporting secure AI adoption across the enterprise. This position is primarily remote within the Tri-State area, with occasional on-site collaboration. You'll work at the intersection of cybersecurity, machine learning, and cloud platforms—securing LLM-based applications, protecting sensitive data, and designing controls across AWS/Azure environments while partnering with engineering teams building next-generation AI solutions.

Required Skills & Experience · 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with exposure to AI/ML security · Strong understanding of application and cloud security (AWS and/or Azure) · Experience securing APIs, microservices, and data pipelines · Familiarity with AI/ML concepts (LLMs, model training/inference, vector databases) · Experience with threat modeling and secure architecture design · Programming/scripting experience (Python, Go, or similar)

Desired Skills & Experience · Experience securing LLM-based applications or AI platforms · Knowledge of AI-specific risks (prompt injection, model poisoning, data exfiltration) · Familiarity with frameworks like NIST AI RMF or similar governance models · Experience in financial services or regulated environments · Security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, or similar)

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown · 40% Cloud & Application Security (AWS/Azure) · 30% AI/ML Security (LLMs, model protection, data security) · 20% Threat Modeling & Architecture · 10% Automation & Tooling

Daily Responsibilities · 60% Hands On · 15% Management Duties · 25% Team Collaboration

The Offer • Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits: · Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance · Vacation Time · Bonus

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.