AI Security Principal Developer

Vistra Corp.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Corp. is looking for an AI Security Principal Developer to serve as a strategic advisor on secure AI solutions. The role requires expertise in data management and strong analytical skills to drive security outcomes.

The chosen candidate will define security strategies, create data policies, and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure robust implementation. A minimum of 8 years in data management or related fields is required, with strong experience in SAS and cloud technologies preferred.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in data management or related practices.
• Proven ability to collaborate on cross-functional teams.
• Experience with SAS, open source (Hadoop) and cloud highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define AI security strategy and develop actionable roadmaps.
• Advise on building secure AI solutions.
• Evaluate AI architectures to identify risks.

Skills

Data management

Collaboration on cross-functional teams

Experience with SAS and Hadoop

Data quality assurance

Analytical skills

Education

8 years of experience in relevant field

Tools

Hadoop

SAS

Cloud technologies

Job description

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

Job Summary

We are seeking an AI Security Principal Developer to serve as a strategic advisor to AI and engineering teams on building secure, trustworthy AI solutions. This role focuses on applying AI, analytics, and data‑driven thinking to drive security outcomes, while shaping AI security strategy and long‑term roadmaps. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, experienced in designing and scaling AI solutions, and comfortable influencing technical direction. Deep security expertise is not required, but strong problem‑solving, systems thinking, and AI fluency are essential.

Key Accountabilities

• Implement and maintain IT analytics platforms; understand and deliver on the functional support and data needs of analytics within Vistra.
• Create data policies, standards, guidelines and procedures in order to ensure data to support analytics is available, responsive, and achieving business outcomes and objectives.
• Create and implement data and analytics solutions or enhancements to improve overall Vistra data architecture; conduct research and make recommendations on new data management processes and innovations.
• Partner closely with vendors, service providers, the business and internal team to define and understand analytics needs in order to achieve key performance indicators and Service Level Agreements for the benefit of Vistra and its business objectives.
• Determine analytics business needs and translate them into functional requirements, update/create documentation (Business Process Designs, Functional Designs, Data Architecture).
• Participate in analytics projects and Agile teams; make recommendations and implement changes to mitigate risks and optimize analytics performance.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• 8 years of experience in data management, integration/APIs, or related practice such as data science.
• Proven ability to collaborate on cross‑functional teams.
• Experience with SAS, open source (Hadoop) and cloud highly desirable.
• Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills.

Key Metrics

• System availability
• Data Availability
• Data Quality

Key Responsibilities

• Define AI security strategy and develop actionable roadmaps aligned with business and technology goals.
• Advise AI and engineering teams on building secure, trustworthy AI solutions across the lifecycle.
• Run proofs of concept (POCs), proofs of value (POVs), and prototypes to validate AI security approaches.
• Apply AI, data, and analytics to drive measurable security outcomes and insights.
• Create, document, and maintain AI security standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Communicate AI security standards and guidance clearly to engineering and product teams.
• Evaluate AI architectures, models, and data pipelines to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with product, platform, security, and leadership teams.
• Translate complex analytical and technical concepts into clear, actionable recommendations.

Job Family

Information Technology

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas, Texas

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

Accommodations

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