AI Security Engineer

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The AI Security Engineer will join Verizon's Cyber AI Services group, playing a critical role in enhancing the security posture of AI systems across the enterprise. This position will formalize and support key operational processes, and provide central oversight for AI security services. The ideal candidate has a strong background in security, infrastructure, and operations, with a proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Participate in Cyber AI Services' key service offerings and ensure a positive user experience, and an effective roadmap for service maturity.

• Help mature operations through effective oversight, reporting and analytics of AI security services, including threat modeling, risk assessments, proactive testing and risk management of AI systems and components.

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and senior executives to present AI security concepts and risks. Translate operational insights and feedback into enhanced security capabilities.

• Advise on secure AI solution architectures and designs, and manage secure development and use of AI applications by aligning with AI SSDL processes and workflows.

• Evaluate the continued effectiveness of AI security solutions and offer suggestions for improvement and maturity.

• Ensure AI-centric risk management processes and outcomes are established through policies and controls based on organizational priorities and tolerance.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in security, infrastructure, and operations, with a focus on delivering solutions and managing technical teams.

• Expertise in security and risk management, including designing enterprise security strategies and technical product management.

• Demonstrated experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment, including integrating real-time risk analytics and refining machine learning models for fraud detection to reduce false positives.

• Proven ability to lead large-scale security programs and automation initiatives, such as architecting a centralized security governance platform.

• Familiarity with AI security challenges, including model poisoning, adversarial attacks, and operational best practices for deploying AI tools.

• Strong understanding of cyber frameworks such as NIST AI Risk Management Framework, MITRE ATLAS, and OWASP Top 10 LLM.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a track record of driving change management and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, from engineers to executives.

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, stock incentive programs, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.