Principal Ai Security Engineer

Candescent

Atlanta, GA, US
Hybrid
7+ years security engineering experience
Api security and secrets management
Prompt injection and data leakage mitigation
The role focuses on securing the integration of third-party artificial intelligence and large language model services across the enterprise

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on securing the integration of third-party artificial intelligence and large language model services across the enterprise.
  • Candidates must establish a comprehensive AI security risk framework aligned with regulations such as GLBA, PCI DSS 4.0.1, and NYDFS 23 NYCRR 500.
  • This position requires identifying and mitigating specific AI risks including prompt injection, model manipulation, and adversarial inputs.

Matching Summary

The role focuses on securing the integration of third-party artificial intelligence and large language model services across the enterprise.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years security engineering experience
  • API security and secrets management
  • Prompt injection and data leakage mitigation
  • OWASP LLM Top 10 and MITRE ATLAS frameworks
  • Third-party vendor risk assessment

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in regulated financial services
  • Agentic AI tool adoption guidance
  • Cross-functional leadership communication
  • Security awareness training delivery
  • Emerging regulatory framework alignment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 7+ years in security engineering or application security
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent cloud security certification preferred
  • Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP environments

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

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