Senior AI Application Threat Modeler

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Student loan assistance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading investment management firm is seeking a Senior AI Application Threat Modeler to enhance the security of AI-driven applications. The role involves designing threat models and conducting security assessments, ensuring compliance with ethical standards. With a strong preference for AI security experience and solid qualifications, this full-time hybrid position will influence the organization's AI security strategy and protect millions of investors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years in information security or related fields, with a preference for AI security experience.
• Deep understanding of threat modeling and secure software development practices.
• Ability to influence security initiatives across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute threat models for AI applications.
• Conduct security assessments for AI architectures and training data.
• Partner with engineering teams to ensure secure AI workflows.
• Advise on strategic security needs and recommend corrective measures.
• Develop contingency plans for AI-related failures and maintain compliance.
• Lead investigations into complex security incidents.

Skills

Information security

Application security

Threat modeling

Adversarial AI techniques

Secure software development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in a related field

CISSP, GSEC, GPEN, GWAPT, CEH (or similar)

Job description

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As AI transforms the financial industry, securing AI-driven applications is mission‑critical. Vanguard is seeking an innovative security leader to shape the future of AI security by designing and executing advanced threat models for cutting‑edge AI systems. This is an opportunity to influence enterprise‑wide security strategy and protect millions of investors by ensuring the integrity of AI‑powered solutions.

You’ll be the go‑to expert for AI application threat modeling, leading initiatives that safeguard machine learning pipelines, large language models (LLMs), and AI‑driven platforms. Your work will directly impact Vanguard’s ability to deploy AI securely and responsibly.

This hybrid role (in‑office Tues–Wed–Thurs) can be based in Charlotte, NC; Dallas, TX; or Malvern, PA.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead AI Threat Modeling: Design and execute threat models for AI applications, including adversarial testing and model robustness evaluations.
• Assess AI Security Risks: Conduct security assessments and risk analyses for AI architectures, training data, and deployment environments.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with engineering and data science teams to embed secure development practices into AI workflows.
• Drive Innovation: Stay ahead of emerging AI security trends and integrate best practices into Vanguard’s security framework.
• Influence Strategy: Advise leadership on strategic security needs and recommend corrective measures for vulnerabilities.
• Ensure Compliance: Develop contingency plans for AI‑related failures and ensure adherence to ethical and regulatory standards.
• Champion Security Standards: Define and maintain security requirements for AI systems, networks, and applications.
• Investigate & Respond: Lead investigations into complex security incidents and oversee mitigation strategies.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 8+ years in information security, application security, or related fields. AI security experience strongly preferred.
• Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• CISSP, GSEC, GPEN, GWAPT, CEH, or similar credentials.
• Deep understanding of threat modeling, adversarial AI techniques, and secure software development practices.
• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams and drive enterprise‑wide security initiatives.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Investment Management and Financial Services

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Pension plan
• Tuition assistance
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid maternity leave
• Student loan assistance
• 401(k)