Lead AI Application Security Engineer

Base Pay Range

$/yr - $/yr

We’re partnering with a leading global investment firm that is significantly expanding how AI is used across the enterprise. As part of that effort, they’re hiring a Lead AI Application Security Engineer to join their Information Security organization and strengthen how AI‑related applications are designed, built, and operated securely.

This is a senior, hands‑on role for someone who brings deep application security experience and wants to apply those fundamentals to modern AI use cases inside a large, complex environment.

• Applying application security best practices to AI‑enabled applications, services, and workflows
• Identifying and mitigating security risks associated with large language models, AI agents, and supporting platforms
• Embedding automated security checks such as SAST, SCA, and DAST into CI/CD pipelines
• Performing threat modeling using established frameworks and applying those findings in agile delivery environments
• Partnering closely with engineering, platform, and security teams to support secure development practices
• Communicating security risks clearly and effectively to both technical teams and leadership

• 8+ years of experience across application security, information security, platform security, Dev Sec Ops , penetration testing, or related security disciplines
• Strong understanding of AI and LLM security risks, including common failure modes and safety considerations
• Experience automating security controls and testing directly within CI/CD pipelines
• Hands‑on experience with threat modeling frameworks such as STRIDE and operating in agile environments (Scrum, Kanban)
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, or .NET
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to explain security risks and tradeoffs to stakeholders

• Experience with containerized and cloud‑native environments (Kubernetes, containers, CI/CD, cloud providers)
• Familiarity with AI platform components such as AI gateways, model orchestration layers, or custom API‑based AI workflows
• Awareness of AI and security regulatory frameworks such as NIST AI RMF, MITRE ATLAS, GDPR, or EU AI Act
• Relevant security certifications (CISSP, GIAC, CISA, or similar)

Base salary ranges by location:

• Southern California: $180,000–$285,000
• San Antonio: $150,000–$235,000
• New York: $190,000–$300,000

Compensation is aligned with experience and level.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Financial Services and Technology, Information and Media