Staff AI Security Engineer

Addepar

Staff AI Security Engineer securing Addepar’s global investment data and AI platform. Leading AI security architecture, guardrails, governance, automation, and organization-wide security initiatives.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $199,000 - $249,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in AI security, including AWS services and security protocols, while effectively collaborating with engineering and product teams to implement secure AI solutions. Proven ability to lead security enhancements and mentor teams in navigating complex security challenges.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AI Security ExpertiseAWS Security ServicesSecurity EngineeringAuthentication and Authorization ProtocolsNIST AI Framework Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Security EngineeringApplication SecurityInfrastructure SecurityData SecurityCloud SecurityAI GovernanceSecurity Posture AssessmentProject ManagementRisk ManagementAutomated Workflows

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAnalytical SkillsCuriosityCollaborationCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

AWSLLMsMCPAgentic AgentsMITRE ATLASOWASP Top 10

Certifications & Qualifications

AAISMAAIACAISP

Industry Keywords

AI Security TrendsData-Loss RisksSecurity GuardrailsAI Productivity InitiativesEU Artificial Intelligence Act

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Keep up with AI security trends, models, and innovations and advise on appropriate architectures
Work with Engineering and Application Security teams to secure AI use across the platform
Partner with Architecture to securely enable internal AI productivity initiatives
Advise or implement AI guardrails and controls to minimize data-loss risks and prevent insecure or unapproved AI use
Guide and mentor Security teams on leveraging AI for security benefits
Maintain AI governance documentation and guidance and address employee questions and concerns
Lead complex, project-driven security enhancements across infrastructure, applications, and the corporate environment
Collaborate with engineering and product teams to architect, build, and deploy scalable, resilient security solutions
Build tools, guardrails, and automated workflows that enable secure software delivery
Identify security-posture gaps, design remediation plans, and execute them to maturity
Serve as a security advisor across engineering, product, and R&D teams
Mentor junior and mid-level Information Security & Risk engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

9+ years of dedicated experience in security engineering, application security, infrastructure security, data security, or cloud security
Proven ability to turn ambiguous security problems into structured project plans and execute them to completion
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Curiosity, continuous learning, and deep interest in Information Security
Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate with internal and external partners
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Deep expertise in AI, including AWS services, LLMs, MCP, agentic agents, frameworks, governance and regulations, attacks, guardrails, and costs
Amazon Web Services experience, especially AWS security services
Strong experience with authentication and authorization protocols and securing non-human identities
AI-based certification such as AAISM, AAIA, or CAISP is nice to have
Knowledge of NIST AI Framework or EU Artificial Intelligence Act is nice to have
Knowledge of MITRE ATLAS or OWASP Top 10 for LLMs is nice to have
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Security is nice to have
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship and authorized to begin work in the U.S. on the first day

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace commitment