StartupTAP ยท 3 weeks ago
Lead AI Application Security Engineer
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $285K/yr
8+ years expStartupTAP is partnering with a leading global investment firm to enhance AI usage across the enterprise. They are seeking a Lead AI Application Security Engineer to strengthen security practices for AI-related applications within their Information Security organization.
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Responsibilities
Applying application security best practices to AI-enabled applications, services, and workflows
Identifying and mitigating security risks associated with Large Language Models, AI agents, and supporting platforms
Embedding automated security checks such as SAST, SCA, and DAST into CI/CD pipelines
Performing threat modeling using established frameworks and applying those findings in agile delivery environments
Partnering closely with engineering, platform, and security teams to support secure development practices
Communicating security risks clearly and effectively to both technical teams and leadership
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience across application security, information security, platform security, DevSecOps, penetration testing, or related security disciplines
Strong understanding of AI and LLM security risks, including common failure modes and safety considerations
Experience automating security controls and testing directly within CI/CD pipelines
Hands-on experience with threat modeling frameworks such as STRIDE and operating in agile environments (Scrum, Kanban)
Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, or .NET
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to explain security risks and tradeoffs to stakeholders
Preferred
Experience with containerized and cloud-native environments (Kubernetes, containers, CI/CD, cloud providers)
Familiarity with AI platform components such as AI gateways, model orchestration layers, or custom API-based AI workflows
Awareness of AI and security regulatory frameworks such as NIST AI RMF, MITRE ATLAS, GDPR, or EU AI Act
Relevant security certifications (CISSP, GIAC, CISA, or similar)
Company
StartupTAP
Startuptap is a staffing agency that provides companies an all-in recruitment solution to facilitate businesses to acquire the best talent.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Daniel Tudo
Founder & Managing Partner
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