AI Security Engineer

Overview

Seeking an AI Security Engineer to help secure and govern enterprise AI solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem. This role will focus on protecting sensitive data, monitoring AI activity, implementing security controls, and enabling the safe adoption of AI technologies.

• Design and implement security controls for AI and cloud-based collaboration platforms.
• Develop monitoring, alerting, and detection capabilities for user activity, data access, and potential misuse.
• Implement data protection, governance, and compliance controls.
• Build dashboards, reports, and security metrics to track risk and adoption.
• Partner with security operations teams to support investigations and incident response.
• Establish governance standards for applications, automations, integrations, and AI-powered solutions.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to data exposure, unauthorized access, and emerging AI threats.

• 7+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Cloud Security, or Data Protection.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft's security and compliance technologies.
• Strong understanding of data governance, DLP, identity security, compliance, and threat detection.
• Experience building security monitoring, analytics, dashboards, and investigations.
• Ability to communicate technical risks and security controls to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Experience securing AI, automation, or cloud collaboration platforms.
• Knowledge of behavioral analytics, insider risk, and user activity monitoring.
• Experience working within regulated industries.
• Relevant Microsoft security certifications are a plus.

• Microsoft Security & Compliance
• Data Protection & Governance
• Threat Detection & Monitoring
• Identity & Access Management
• AI Security
• Security Operations
• Cloud Security

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.