Security/AI Cloud Engineer
Connecticut, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity
Summary
Cyber
74, a New Charter Technologies operating company, is building a new practice focused on AI security — and we are looking for a Security / AI Cloud Engineer to help launch it. In this role, you will work at the intersection of cloud security and artificial intelligence, helping our clients adopt AI tools and platforms safely. You will configure and manage security controls across AI‑enabled environments, including data loss prevention policies, abuse alerting, and misconfiguration remediation.
This is a greenfield opportunity to define a new service area within Cyber
74, influence our methodology, and become one of the company’s go-to experts in AI security as clients increasingly integrate AI into their operations.
- Design, implement, and manage security controls for AI platforms and cloud environments used by Cyber
74 clients (Microsoft
365 Copilot, Azure OpenAI, Google Workspace AI, and similar). - Configure and tune Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies to prevent sensitive data exposure through AI tools and integrations.
- Develop and maintain alerting rules to detect abuse, anomalous behavior, and policy violations within AI‑enabled platforms.
- Identify, remediate, and track security misconfigurations across AI and cloud environments using industry frameworks and tooling.
- Conduct security assessments of client AI deployments to identify gaps, risks, and areas for hardening.
- Collaborate with the vCISO and compliance teams to incorporate AI security considerations into broader client security programs.
- Document findings, configurations, and procedures; produce clear reports for both technical and executive audiences.
- Monitor the evolving AI security landscape and recommend new controls, tools, or policies as AI capabilities and threats develop.
- Support pre‑sales and scoping conversations by contributing technical expertise to proposals and client discussions.
- 3+ years of experience in cloud security, security engineering, or a related role.
- Hands‑on experience with Microsoft
365 security tools (Defender, Purview/DLP, Conditional Access, Sentinel) or equivalent Google/AWS platforms. - Familiarity with AI platforms and their security surfaces:
Microsoft Copilot, Azure OpenAI, ChatGPT Enterprise, Google Gemini, or similar. - Experience configuring DLP policies, CASB solutions, or similar data security controls in cloud environments.
- Working knowledge of CSPM tools (Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Prisma Cloud, Wiz, or similar) for identifying misconfigurations.
- Understanding of zero‑trust architecture principles and their application to AI workloads.
- Relevant certifications preferred: AZ‑500, SC‑200, SC‑400, CCSP, or equivalent cloud/security certifications.
- Strong documentation and communication skills; ability to explain complex security concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
Salary range of $110k to $130k, dependent on experience.
Preferred Attributes- Intellectually curious and energized by emerging technology; excited to build something new rather than maintain the status quo.
- Comfortable operating with ambiguity in a greenfield role where processes are still being defined.
- Collaborative and team‑oriented, able to work cross‑functionally with compliance, engineering, and client‑facilitating teams.
- Strong problem‑solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying risks before they become incidents.
- Passion for AI and security; keeps up with industry news, emerging threats, and evolving best practices.
- Client‑focused mindset with the ability to build trusted relationships and communicate findings with clarity and credibility.
- Ability to work from home / work remotely for nearly all positions.
- Collaborative environment where you can make an impact and help direct future work.
- Family friendly, flexible schedules.
- Company provided training and growth opportunities.
- A career path and roadmap that allows you to move up in the company and try new things.
- Flexible responsible time‑off policy.
- Company paid cell phone.
- 401(k) with Safe Harbor employer match.
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance.
- Gym membership reimbursement up to $50/mo.
- Etc.
Cyber
74, a New Charter Company, is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Cyber
74 recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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