Senior AI Security Engineer

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Senior AI Security Engineer will lead the creation and enforcement of AI security policies, risk assessments, and technical guardrails across Ontic’s AI platforms. This role partners with legal, privacy, and engineering teams to embed secure AI practices and monitor AI‑related security events.

Role Snapshot

• Lead AI security governance
• Develop AI risk policies and procedures
• Design technical guardrails for AI platforms
• Conduct AI model risk assessments
• Collaborate with legal, privacy, and engineering
• Implement AI security monitoring

Must-Have Requirements

• AI platforms (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, AWS Bedrock)
• NIST AI Risk Management Framework
• ISO42001
• OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications
• MITRE ATLAS
• Cloud or application security
• Professional security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, CISM, AI‑security certs)
• information security
• AI security
• risk assessment
• BA/BS or higher in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related field
• CISSP
• CCSP
• CISM
• ISO42001 or other AI security certification

Work Setup

• Location: United States
• Work mode: REMOTE
• Remote scope: COUNTRY_RESTRICTED
• Remote countries: United States
• Travel: Occasional travel to Austin TX and twice a year to India
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Visa sponsorship: unknown

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Salary range
• Remote eligibility beyond United States
• Notice period

What You'll Likely Work On

• Create and maintain AI security policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
• Partner with Legal, Privacy, and Technology teams to define responsible AI usage
• Assess AI platforms, models, and use cases for security risks and recommend mitigations
• Design and implement technical guardrails, secure integration patterns, and compensating controls
• Evaluate, select, and integrate AI security tools and technologies
• Build monitoring and detection capabilities for AI‑related security events
• Provide training and guidance on secure AI practices across the organization

Good Fit If You Have

• Excellent cross‑functional communication and documentation skills
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple security projects simultaneously
• Willingness to travel occasionally to Austin, TX and twice yearly to India
• Hands‑on experience securing AI platforms and large‑language models
• Familiarity with emerging AI regulatory frameworks