Senior AI Security Engineer

Ontic

AI Security Engineer at Ontic responsible for implementing security controls for AI technologies. Collaborating with legal and tech teams to develop governance frameworks and assess risks.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, maintain, and enforce policies and procedures governing the use of AI technologies
Partner with Legal, Privacy, and Technology teams to establish responsible AI governance frameworks
Monitor evolving regulatory requirements and industry standards related to AI security, privacy, and governance
Conduct security and risk assessments of AI platforms, models, and applications
Review proposed AI use cases and provide security recommendations prior to deployment
Develop risk mitigation strategies and compensating controls for identified AI-related threats
Design and implement technical guardrails for AI platforms and applications
Develop secure integration patterns for AI services and APIs
Evaluate and recommend AI security tools and technologies
Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security controls into AI-enabled applications
Develop monitoring and detection capabilities for AI-related security events
Provide guidance and training to employees on secure and responsible AI usage

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS or higher in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field
5+ years experience in information security-related roles
Knowledge of AI technologies, Large Language Models (LLMs), generative AI platforms and AI development tools
Direct, hands-on experience with AI platforms such as OpenAI (ChatGPT, Codex), Anthropic (Claude Chat, Code, Cowork), Cursor, Google Gemini and AWS Bedrock
Experience with cloud security or application security
Deep understanding of the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, ISO42001 OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications and MITRE ATLAS
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, ISO42001 or other AI security certification
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Extremely organized and able to oversee multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to travel to Austin TX occasionally and to India 2 times a year

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary
Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits
401k
Stock Options
HSA Contribution
Learning Stipend
Flexible PTO Policy
Quarterly company ME (mental escape) days
Generous Parental Leave policy
Home Office Stipend
Mobile Phone Reimbursement
Home Internet Reimbursement for Remote Employees
Anniversary & Milestone Celebrations

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI technologiesLarge Language Modelsgenerative AI platformsAI development toolscloud securityapplication securityrisk assessmentssecurity recommendationsmonitoring and detection capabilitiessecure integration patterns

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillsproject managementguidance and training

Certifications

CISSPCCSPCISMISO42001AI security certification