AI-Security Engineer

BVZH Bank Vontobel AG; Zürich; On-site; CHF 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

Zurich location

Flat hierarchy

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Vontobel in Zurich is seeking a skilled Software Developer focused on IT and AI security to design and deliver security software solutions. You will own the technical aspects of security delivery while collaborating with a diverse team in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes deep knowledge of AI security threats, OWASP Top 10, and secure architectures across Azure and other cloud platforms, with hands-on experience in AI services like Azure AI Foundry, AWS Bedrock, or Vertex AI.

Qualifications

• In-depth expertise in AI security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques.
• Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 and OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications.
• Experience designing and securing agent-based AI architectures, including tooling, memory management, agent communication, and workflow orchestration.
• Experience implementing AI security testing and assurance practices, including red teaming, threat modeling, threat hunting, and risk assessments.
• Strong scripting and automation skills with security tooling and automated pipelines.
• Solid understanding of cloud security principles and Azure and AI/ML environments.
• Hands-on experience with AI platforms such as Azure AI Foundry, AWS Bedrock, Vertex AI or similar managed LLM services.
• Agile, adaptable, and collaborative in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and committed to continuous learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Software Development of IT Security and AI Security solutions.
• Architect and deliver security software with technical ownership.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Contribute to security tooling and automated pipelines.
• Promote continuous learning and professional development.

Skills

AI security

Threat modeling

Red teaming

Threat hunting

Automation scripting

Azure security

Cloud security

Security tooling

OWASP Top 10

Agent-based AI architectures

Tools

Azure AI Foundry

AWS Bedrock

Vertex AI

Job description

Role

Software Development of IT Security and AI Security solutions. AI Security Architecture design and development. Technical ownership of security software solutions delivery.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• In-depth technical expertise in AI security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques.
• Deep understanding of the OWASP Top 10 and the OWASP Top 10 for Large Language Model (LLM) Applications.
• Proven experience in designing and securing agent-based AI architectures, including tool invocation, memory management, agent communication, and workflow orchestration.
• Experience implementing AI security testing and assurance practices, including red teaming, threat modeling, threat hunting, and risk assessments.
• Strong scripting and automation skills, with experience developing security tooling, scripts, and automated pipelines.
• Solid understanding of cloud security principles and controls, particularly within Microsoft Azure and AI/ML environments.
• Hands-on experience with AI platforms such as Azure AI Foundry, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, or similar managed LLM services is an advantage.
• Agile, adaptable, and passionate about working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic environment.
• Highly motivated and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Nice to Have

• experience securing Generative AI (GenAI) pipelines, including data ingestion, model training, evaluation, and deployment, against adversarial attacks, prompt injection, model manipulation, and data poisoning.

Benefits

• Top Zurich location with collaboration spaces and free lunch.
• Friendly, diverse team in an international environment.
• Agile environment in how we think, the way we work and our trust for each other.
• Flat hierarchy with collaboration on all levels.
• Collaborative spirit with opportunities to learn and thrive.

Company Overview

Why Vontobel? At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. As a family-owned and publicly listed company with over 2,000 professionals based in 28 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich, we’re committed to long-term thinking and sustainability. Our diverse team values unique perspectives, and we hire individuals determined to deliver in a dynamic and changing world.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Vontobel, we are an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

We value the many voices within our teams and are committed to creating an environment where everyone who wants to be part of our performance culture can be themselves. It is based on mutual respect and zero tolerance for any form of discrimination.

Additional Corporate Information

We have over 2,000 engaged professionals, based in 29 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich. We are both majority family-owned and publicly listed. Our capacity for long-term focus, on topics such as sustainability, is underpinned by the security of the family’s 100-year commitment. Driven by an ownership mindset, you can unlock your potential and translate insights into opportunities. We are hiring talented individuals who are determined to deliver in a changing world and who come from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Business Units

Private Clients Vontobel is committed to actively managing client assets with foresight across generations. We take a holistic approach, accurately monitor the markets, anticipate trends and opportunities, and develop individual solutions. This is how we protect the entrusted assets and create optimal conditions to increase them over the long term while taking controlled risks.

Institutional Clients Vontobel Asset Management is an active asset manager with global reach and a multi-boutique approach. Each of our boutiques draws on specialized investment talent, a strong performance culture and robust risk management. We deliver leading-edge solutions for both institutional and private clients.