Senior AI Security and Governance Engineer

Equiliem; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem seeks a Senior AI Security and Governance Engineer to establish and mature the AI security program within client organizations. You will lead efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate risks tied to AI technologies while enabling secure AI adoption across teams.

You will collaborate with Security, Architecture, Compliance, Risk, Legal, and Technology groups to develop standards, controls, and processes for responsible AI use, including governance, risk management, and data protection.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in cybersecurity, security engineering, or security architecture.
• Experience with cloud security and Microsoft security technologies.
• Strong understanding of data protection, governance, IAM, risk assessment, and compliance frameworks.
• Working knowledge of generative AI, LLMs, AI agents, and emerging AI security risks.
• Strong communication skills with technical & non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and mature the AI security strategy and governance framework.
• Establish security standards, policies, and risk management for AI technologies.
• Conduct AI risk assessments and security reviews for new AI use cases and platforms.
• Evaluate emerging AI threats and recommend controls.

Skills

Security

Cloud security

Microsoft security

Data governance

IAM

Threat modeling

AI security

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Purview

Entra ID

Azure

Job description

Senior AI Security and Governance Engineer Remote Pay: $70.00 - $75.00 per hour 26-09789 Job summary

The Senior AI Security and Governance Engineer is responsible for establishing and maturing the AI security program within a client organization. This role leads efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with artificial intelligence technologies while enabling secure AI adoption. The engineer collaborates with Security, Architecture, Compliance, Risk, Legal, and Technology teams to develop standards, controls, and processes supporting responsible AI use.

Responsibilities

AI Security and Governance

• Develop and mature the AI security strategy and governance framework.
• Establish security standards, policies, and risk management practices for AI technologies.
• Conduct AI risk assessments and security reviews for new AI use cases and platforms.
• Evaluate emerging AI threats and recommend appropriate controls.

Data Protection and Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate risks involving sensitive data exposure through AI systems.
• Partner with data governance teams to improve data classification, protection, and access controls.
• Assess potential data oversharing and information leakage risks.
• Support implementation of security, privacy, and compliance requirements related to AI.

Microsoft and Enterprise AI Security

• Provide security guidance for Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, Azure AI, and related technologies.
• Review AI architectures, integrations, and third-party AI solutions for security and compliance risks.
• Develop control requirements and security recommendations for AI-enabled solutions.

Program Development

• Create repeatable processes for AI security reviews and risk assessments.
• Support regulatory, audit, and governance initiatives related to AI.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to promote secure and responsible AI adoption.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, or security architecture.
• Experience with cloud security and Microsoft security technologies.
• Strong understanding of data protection and governance, identity and access management, security architecture, risk assessment and threat modeling, security controls, and compliance frameworks.
• Working knowledge of generative AI, large language models (LLMs), AI agents, and emerging AI security risks.
• Strong communication skills to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and Azure security solutions.
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot or Azure OpenAI.
• Experience with data security platforms such as Varonis.
• Knowledge of NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF), ISO 42001, or similar governance frameworks.
• Experience within a regulated industry such as financial services.
• Scripting or automation experience using Python, PowerShell, or APIs.

Location

Remote work

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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