Vanguard ยท 1 month ago
Senior AI Application Security Pentester
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expVanguard is at the forefront of AI security, and they are seeking an experienced security professional to lead penetration testing and vulnerability assessments for AI-driven platforms. The role combines technical expertise in application security with emerging AI security practices to safeguard Vanguard's AI systems and integrations.
FinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Lead AI Security Assessments: Design and execute penetration tests targeting AI applications, LLM integrations, and machine learning workflows
Identify Vulnerabilities: Conduct adversarial testing, model robustness evaluations, and risk analyses to uncover weaknesses in AI architectures, training data, and deployment environments
Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with engineering and data science teams to implement secure development practices and mitigate AI-specific risks
Develop Best Practices: Establish security standards for AI systems, update policies, and recommend enhancements to address emerging threats
Ensure Compliance: Validate adherence to ethical, regulatory, and industry standards for AI security
Stay Ahead of Trends: Act as a subject matter expert on AI security, monitoring evolving threats and technologies
Support Broader Security Initiatives: Participate in enterprise-wide security assessments, risk analyses, and contingency planning for critical systems
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8 years in IT security, application security, or penetration testing
Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent combination of training and experience
Strong knowledge of penetration testing methodologies and tools
Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks, adversarial attack techniques, and model security
Understanding of secure coding practices and cloud environments
Preferred
Hands-on experience in AI/ML environments
Preferred credentials include CISSP, GPEN, GWAPT, CEH, or similar
Company
Vanguard
Check is a client-owned investment company that offers low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, advice, and related services.
Founded in 1975Kelayres, Pennsylvania, USA
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
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ic@3401
2017-03-31Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Salim Ramji
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Maack
Principal, Head of US Equity Index Portfolio Management
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