Justworks · 2 months ago
Senior Security Engineer (AI Security)
New York, New York
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$168K/yr - $226K/yr
5+ years expJustworks is a company that supports businesses by solving HR issues and fostering a collaborative environment. They are seeking a Senior Security Engineer specializing in AI to enhance security solutions for AI systems and protect data against AI threats. The role involves evaluating AI tools, collaborating with security engineers, and providing guidance on AI security architecture.
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Responsibilities
Research AI treads, AI threat landscape, AI vulnerabilities and remediations and AI security control advancement
Evaluate and assess AI tools and play a critical role in AI system management and governance
Evaluate existing AI security controls and identify opportunities to enhance the security posture and software designs
Collaborate with other security engineers to bring adequate security capabilities to Justworks
Provide technical and architectural guidance on AI to product managers, product engineers, and corporate IT on digital security
Work with the team to execute and deliver on our AI roadmap. This will include but won’t be limited to implementing AI security capabilities in AWS and for corporate
Develop AI security architecture and design standards across Justworks applications and infrastructure to promote a standardized set of security requirements, aligning with internal policies
Participates in AI R&D projects and major new AI development initiatives to ensure that appropriate security controls are built into systems prior to production cutover
Drive process improvement and control implementation projects in coordination with the larger Digital Technology team at Justworks
Act as a cross-functional tools and services expert, working with engineering and risk teams to build AI security control requirements
Help Cyber Defense Operations triage incidents as needed especially related to AI security within company internal networks as well as in our production environments in AWS
Be the champion for AI implementation within Digital Security, assisting various teams to implement AI models to bring effectiveness and efficiency into security controls, security operations and risk management
Qualification
Required
5+ years experience in information security concepts, common technical security controls, and security architecture design principles, ideally in a SaaS environment
At least 2+ years of hands-on experience in securing AI systems, evaluating AI threats and implementing AI security controls
Background as a software engineer, security architect, or security engineer with experience implementing security controls in AI environments in AWS
Experience in setting up and deploying AI engineering tools like vector databases, AI model hosting and monitoring tools and in driving security best practices with AI coding assistants (like Claude Code, Cursor, etc.)
Solid experience with Secure-SDLC processes and DevSecOps, including secure design, threat modeling, vulnerability management, etc
Experience in monitoring AI systems for security threats and vulnerabilities
Knowledge of AI/ML technologies, frameworks and platforms
Knowledge of regulations and industry best practices related to AI security and data privacy
Familiar with secure coding practices and security scanning technologies
Extensive experience in security architecture, system design, and engineering scalable security solutions in a cloud-native (AWS) environment
Experience with scripting and automation using languages such as Python, Ruby or Javascript
Proven track record as a strong communicator
Strong analytical skills
Exceptional organizational skills
Preferred
Security Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, GIAC, CCSP or CEH
Benefits
Great benefits
Wellness program offerings
Company retreats
Company
Justworks
Justworks is a cloud-based HR and payroll platform that helps small and mid-sized companies manage payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$159.84MKey Investors
FirstMarkRedpointBain Capital Ventures
2023-11-01Series Unknown· $16.84M
2020-01-28Series E· $50M
2018-03-06Series D· $40M
Leadership Team
Michael Seckler
Chief Executive Officer
David Feinberg
Senior Vice President Risk & Insurance Programs
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