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Security Engineer - LLM SecOps

3B Staffing LLC

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement guardrail systems for securing LLM inputs and outputs in production environments
  • Secure Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, vector databases, and embedding workflows
  • Develop runtime monitoring solutions for AI systems, including prompt logging, context analysis, and response validation
  • Secure LLM API endpoints through authentication, rate limiting, and abuse prevention mechanisms
  • Detect and respond to AI-related security incidents using structured Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies
  • Manage AI supply chain risks, including third-party models, APIs, and plugin integrations
  • Collaborate closely with Product Security, Machine Learning Engineering, and Platform teams.
Required Qualifications


LLM Security
  • Experience with prompt injection defense, jailbreak detection, and output filtering
  • Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications
Data & RAG Security
  • Knowledge of vector database security and embedding pipeline protection
  • Experience with data isolation in multi-tenant environments and PII protection
Monitoring & Incident Response
  • Experience with logging, anomaly detection, and SIEM integration for AI systems
  • Strong understanding of incident response frameworks and RCA practices
Cloud & Infrastructure
  • Hands-on experience with AWS environments
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes security, container isolation, and IAM/RBAC models
  • Experience securing APIs using OAuth, JWT, and rate limiting techniques
Engineering
  • Strong proficiency in Python for automation, scripting, and security tooling
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in fintech, payments, or regulated financial services environments
  • Exposure to AI security platforms such as Lakera, Protect AI, HiddenLayer, or similar tools
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Security Specialty, CISSP, OSCP)
  • Familiarity with regulatory and data protection frameworks (e.g., PCI-DSS, FCRA)
Technology Environment
  • Cloud: AWS (EKS, Aurora MySQL)
  • Data Processing: Apache Spark
  • Backend: Python, Kotlin
  • Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, React / React Native
  • Security & Operations: mTLS, CDN/Edge Security, SLI/SLO frameworks, RCA practices
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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