Senior Ai Security Engineer

ZS is a place where passion changes lives As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data science technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all Here you ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients caregivers and consumers worldwide ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business Bring your curiosity for learning bold ideas courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS We are seeking an experienced Senior AI Security Engineer to join our security team This role will be responsible for ensuring the security privacy and integrity of our AI and machine learning systems safeguarding them against evolving threats You will collaborate with data scientists AI ML engineers and other stakeholders to establish robust security best practices throughout the lifecycle of AI ML model development deployment and maintenance What you ll do Secure AI ML Systems Design implement and review security controls specifically tailored for AI and ML environments Threat Modeling Conduct comprehensive threat modeling and risk assessments for AI ML systems identifying potential vulnerabilities unique to AI technologies Incident Response Lead investigations into security incidents involving AI ML models recommend and implement improvements and participate in post-mortems Security Architecture Collaborate on developing secure architectures for AI solutions including data collection data labeling model training deployment and inferencing Secure Data Practices Establish and enforce secure protocols for training data ensuring privacy integrity and compliance with legal and regulatory guidelines Red Teaming Adversarial Testing Simulate attacks e g adversarial machine learning model theft data poisoning and develop mitigation strategies Automation and Tools Build and maintain security tools for continuous monitoring testing and validation of AI ML systems Awareness and Training Drive internal awareness programs and provide training for engineering product and data science teams on secure AI development Compliance and Best Practice Ensure company s AI initiatives comply with relevant industry standards and regulations e g GDPR CCPA NIST AI Risk Management Research and Development Stay current with latest threats and advancements in AI security propose innovative solutions to emerging risks AI Agent Development Contribute to building secure and intelligent AI bots agents ensuring best practices are followed during design and deployment Development Tools Leverage Visual Studio and related development tools to support secure coding debugging and integration of AI systems MCP Integration Apply Model Control Protocol MCP knowledge to manage orchestrate and securely control AI ML models across different environments What you ll bring Bachelor s or Master s Degree in Computer Science Information Security Data Science or related field 5 years of experience in security engineering with at least 2 years focused on AI ML systems Deep understanding of AI ML development lifecycle and typical vulnerabilities model inversion adversarial attacks data poisoning etc Hands-on experience with AI ML frameworks and security tools e g TensorFlow PyTorch IBM Adversarial Robustness Toolbox Proficiency in at least one programming language Python preferred C C and Java are a plus Strong knowledge of secure coding principles cryptography network security and privacy-enhancing technologies Experience with cloud-native AI platforms AWS SageMaker Azure ML GCP AI Platform and securing them Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements relevant to AI ML GDPR CCPA HIPAA etc Excellent analytical communication and teamwork skills Published research or contributions to open source in the AI security domain Security certifications e g CISSP OSCP GCP AWS Professional Security Engineer Experience with MLOps and DevSecOps pipelines Background in data privacy and ethical AI principles Perks Benefits ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being financial planning annual leave personal growth and professional development Our robust skills development programs multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients ZS offices for the majority of our week The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections Travel Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers business needs of your project and client are the priority While some projects may be local all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships gain diverse experiences and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures Considering applying At ZS we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities personal experiences and belief systems the ones that comprise us as individuals shape who we are and make us unique We believe your personal interests identities and desire to learn are integral to your success here We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds perspectives and experiences about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive If you re eager to grow contribute and bring your unique self to our work we encourage you to apply ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law To complete your application Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment An on-line application including a full set of transcripts official or unofficial is required to be considered NO AGENCY CALLS PLEASE Find Out More At