AI Security Engineer

TEKsystems; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a hands-on AI Security Engineer to design, build, and secure enterprise Generative AI solutions in a hybrid Charlotte, NC environment. The role emphasizes implementing security controls across LLM-powered apps, copilots, and RAG workflows with strong emphasis on guardrails and secure-by-design practices.

You will work with Microsoft AI Foundry/Azure AI ecosystems, develop gateway controls, and integrate AI systems with SIEM platforms while coding in Python.

Qualifications

• Experience building and deploying production AI/LLM solutions.
• Implement AI/LLM security controls and guardrails in enterprise apps.
• Hands-on with Microsoft AI Foundry/Azure AI tech.
• Strong Python development experience.
• Experience integrating apps with SIEM/security monitoring platforms.
• Knowledge of AI security risks: prompt injection, data leakage, etc.
• REST API integration and securing cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security controls for LLM-powered applications, Generative AI platforms, copilots, RAG solutions, and agentic AI systems.
• Build and deploy AI security guardrails to protect against prompt injection, sensitive data exposure, data leakage, insecure outputs, and excessive agent autonomy.
• Develop security integrations within the Microsoft AI Foundry / Azure AI ecosystem.
• Design and implement AI gateway controls to centralize security policy enforcement across model traffic.
• Implement capabilities such as prompt inspection, LLM response filtering, data redaction, secrets detection, model access controls, rate limiting, and audit trails.
• Integrate AI applications with SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel or Splunk.
• Develop automation, security tooling, and AI integrations using Python.
• Address security risks related to RAG, vector databases, embeddings, model supply chains, and AI agents.
• Partner with software, cloud, AI, and cybersecurity teams to embed secure-by-design throughout AI development and deployment.
• Help protect AI applications processing customer, employee, and regulated financial data.

Skills

Generative AI / LLMs

Production AI/LLM deployments

AI/LLM security controls

Microsoft AI Foundry / Azure AI

Python

SIEM integration

AI security risks

REST APIs integration

Job description

AI SECURITY ENGINEER

W2 ONLY - NO C2C

HYBRID IN CHARLOTTE, NC

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on AI Security Engineer to help design, build, and secure enterprise Generative AI solutions. This individual will work closely with engineering and security teams to implement security controls across LLM-powered applications, copilots, RAG solutions, and agentic AI systems. This is not a governance-only or advisory position. The ideal candidate will have experience building and deploying AI solutions, developing security guardrails, writing Python code, and integrating AI applications with enterprise security platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement security controls for LLM-powered applications, Generative AI platforms, copilots, RAG solutions, and agentic AI systems.
• Build and deploy AI security guardrails to protect against prompt injection, sensitive data exposure, data leakage, insecure model outputs, and excessive agent autonomy.
• Develop security integrations within the Microsoft AI Foundry / Azure AI ecosystem.
• Design and implement AI gateway controls to centralize security policy enforcement across model traffic.
• Implement capabilities such as:
  • Prompt inspection and filtering
  • LLM response filtering
  • PII and sensitive-data redaction
  • Secrets detection
  • Model access controls
  • Rate limiting and abuse prevention
  • Security logging and audit trails
• Integrate AI applications and agentic workflows with SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, or similar security monitoring technologies.
• Develop automation, security tooling, and AI integrations using Python.
• Address security risks related to RAG, vector databases, embeddings, model supply chains, third-party models, and AI agents.
• Partner with software, cloud, AI, and cybersecurity teams to incorporate secure-by-design principles throughout AI application development and deployment.
• Help protect AI applications processing customer, employee, and regulated financial data.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Generative AI, LLMs, or AI engineering.
• Experience building and deploying production AI/LLM solutions, rather than solely performing AI governance or risk assessments.
• Experience implementing AI/LLM security controls and guardrails.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft AI Foundry, Azure AI, Azure OpenAI, or closely related Microsoft AI technologies.
• Strong scripting/development experience with Python.
• Experience integrating applications with SIEM/security monitoring platforms.
• Understanding of common AI security risks, including:
  • Prompt injection
  • Sensitive information disclosure
  • Data leakage
  • Insecure output handling
  • Excessive agent permissions/autonomy
  • RAG and vector/embedding vulnerabilities
  • Model and AI supply-chain risk
• Experience working with REST APIs and integrating security controls into applications and cloud services.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with agentic AI architectures and AI agents.
• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, or other enterprise SIEM platforms.
• Experience securing RAG applications and vector databases.
• Familiarity with OWASP guidance for LLM/Generative AI security.
• Experience with AI gateways, API gateways, content filtering, DLP, or PII detection.
• Development experience with Node.js or Go.
• Previous experience implementing AI security controls in a highly regulated environment such as financial services.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $72.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.