[LTA-RSE] SENIOR/ EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, AI SECURITY ENGINEER

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Government Technology Agency (GovTech) seeks an experienced AI Security Engineer for the rail OT environment. You will act as the internal authority on AI security, guiding project teams through secure AI design, implementation, and deployment along the full development lifecycle.

Your role includes reviewing AI security submissions against MITRE ATLAS, OWASP ML Security Top 10, and IEC/ISO standards. You will stay current with evolving AI threats, advise on AI supply chain risks, and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in AI security with exposure to AI/ML systems.
• Strong knowledge of ML security risks (model poisoning, adversarial attacks, data integrity).
• Familiar with AI/ML lifecycle security and integration points.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATLAS, OWASP ML Security Top 10, NIST AI RMF.
• Ability to review submissions and provide clear, actionable security guidance.
• Excellent communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as internal SME and authority on AI security across railway domain.
• Provide guidance to project teams on secure AI design, implementation, deployment.
• Review AI security submissions to ensure alignment with international standards and best practices (MITRE ATLAS, OWASP, IEC/ISO).
• Develop and maintain AI security standards, guidelines, reference frameworks.
• Advise on AI supply chain risks, including third-party models/datasets.
• Support incident response activities related to AI system security events.
• Stay current with emerging AI security threats and evolving industry guidance.

Skills

AI security

ML security

OT/ICS awareness

Security standards

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Job description

What the role is

SENIOR/ EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, AI SECURITY ENGINEER

What you will be working on

We are looking for an experienced AI Security Engineer to join our rail cybersecurity team. You will serve as an internal authority on AI security, providing expert guidance to project teams on how AI systems should be properly secured throughout the full development lifecycle. You will review AI security-related submissions and ensure that implementations align with international standards and industry best practices. This role is based within an Operational Technology (OT) rail environment, and the successful candidate is expected to bring an open mind and willingness to understand the unique characteristics and constraints of OT systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the internal subject matter expert and authority on AI security across railway domain
• Provide guidance to project and engineering teams on secure AI design, implementation, and deployment throughout the AI development lifecycle
• Review AI security-related submissions, documentation, and artefacts to ensure alignment with international standards and industry best practices (e.g. MITRE ATLAS, OWASP ML Security Top 10, IEC/ISO standards)
• Develop and maintain AI security standards, guidelines, and reference frameworks for use by project teams
• Advise on AI supply chain risks, including third-party models, frameworks, and datasets
• Support incident response activities related to AI system anomalies or security events, in an advisory capacity
• Stay current with emerging AI security threats, vulnerabilities, and evolving industry guidance
• Engage with OT teams to understand operational constraints and adapt AI security guidance accordingly

What we are looking for

• Knowledge in Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related field
• At least 3-5 years of relevant working experience in AI security, with demonstrable exposure to AI or machine learning systems
• Strong knowledge of machine learning concepts and associated security risks (e.g. model poisoning, adversarial attacks, data integrity, model inversion, inference attacks)
• Familiarity with the AI/ML development lifecycle and how security integrates at each stage
• Knowledge of AI security frameworks and standards (e.g. MITRE ATLAS, OWASP ML Security Top 10, NIST AI RMF)
• Ability to review technical submissions and provide clear, actionable security guidance
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Open-minded and willing to learn about Operational Technology (OT) environments, including their unique security constraints and operational requirements
• Good to Have: Knowledge of Large Language Model (LLM) security
• Good to Have: Familiarity with GenAI-specific security considerations
• Good to Have: Prior exposure to or experience in OT or industrial control system (ICS) environments
• Relevant certifications in AI/ML security

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