AI Security Specialist

Accenture Federal Services

AI Security Specialist reviewing generative AI systems for Accenture Federal Services, serving US federal government missions. Testing prompts, agents, guardrails, and security controls while documenting mitigations.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $82,900 - $184,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a basic understanding of GenAI ecosystems, including LLMs and prompt frameworks, while applying AI security and Responsible AI requirements. Capable of conducting security reviews, documenting findings, and communicating effectively with engineering and product teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

GenAI Ecosystem UnderstandingAI Security Testing ToolsBasic Scripting Ability in PythonCloud Security Concepts (Azure, AWS, GCP)Communication and Writing Skills

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Hard Skills

Basic Scripting AbilityAI Security Testing ToolsPrompt FrameworksVector DatabasesAI-Specific Attack VectorsCompliance with AI SecurityReviewing AI Prompt InputsIdentifying HallucinationsEvaluating Configuration SettingsDocumenting Test Results

Soft Skills

Solid Communication SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyTeam CollaborationAbility to Explain AI Security ConcernsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

AI Testing ToolsCloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)Documentation FrameworksChecklists and Templates

Industry Keywords

Responsible AIData Protection RequirementsSecurity Review CriteriaAutomation ToolsAI Security Patterns

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform basic security reviews of AI prompts, skills, agents, and related inputs
Review prompt-based systems, simple agent workflows, and early-stage automation tools
Check compliance with internal AI security, Responsible AI, and data protection requirements
Use established frameworks, checklists, and outputs from AI testing tools
Document review results, areas of concern, and initial mitigation suggestions
Update team documentation
Improve reusable scripts under guidance
Assist in refining security review criteria

Requirements

What you’ll need

Basic understanding of GenAI ecosystems, including LLMs, vector databases, prompt frameworks, and simple agent workflows
Awareness of AI-specific attack vectors, including prompt injection, data leakage, model inversion, and unsafe agent actions
Familiarity with AI security testing tools and evaluation frameworks
Ability to identify hallucinations, unauthorized access attempts, and harmful outputs
Understanding of cloud security concepts across Azure, AWS, and GCP, focused on identity, logging, and boundary protections
Ability to review AI prompt inputs, configuration settings, guardrails, and testing outputs with guidance
Basic scripting ability in Python, JavaScript, or similar
Ability to apply AI security and Responsible AI requirements using checklists, templates, and documentation
Solid communication and writing skills for documenting test results, findings, and mitigations
Ability to communicate issues to engineers and product teams under senior guidance
Ability to explain basic AI security concerns in plain language
Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team
Ability to stay current with changes in AI models, platforms, and emerging threats
Experience contributing to AI security patterns, guidance, and internal testing frameworks
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborative and caring community
Hands-on experience
Certifications
Industry training
Wide variety of benefits
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities or religious observances
Equal employment opportunities
Veteran employment opportunities