AI Cybersecurity Engineer

We are seeking an AI Cybersecurity Engineer to serve as a technical security lead and architect interfacing with our company’s various AI initiatives. This strategic role combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity to design, architect, and lead the development of secure, scalable AI-driven security platforms that protect our organization against evolving AI-powered threats.

In this position, you will serve as the technical visionary and hands-on architect responsible for defining security strategies for AI systems, engaging with cross-functional engineering teams, mentoring security professionals, and partnering with senior stakeholders across security, technology, risk, and compliance organizations. You will balance cutting-edge AI/ML engineering with robust cybersecurity leadership to establish security-by-design principles across our AI ecosystem while ensuring our defenses evolve at the speed of emerging threats.

Strategic Architecture & Technical Leadership

• Design and architect enterprise-grade, secure AI security platforms that protect ML models, training pipelines, inference systems, and AI-driven applications from sophisticated adversarial attacks.
• Define and drive the technical vision and security roadmap for all AI/ML initiatives across the organization, embedding security into the complete AI lifecycle from development through deployment and monitoring.
• Lead architectural reviews and provide authoritative technical guidance on security architecture patterns, threat models, and risk mitigation strategies for AI systems.
• Establish security standards and frameworks for AI development, incorporating OWASP LLM Top 10, MITRE ATLAS, NIST AI Risk Management Framework, and other industry best practices.

AI/ML Security Engineering & Implementation

• Develop security controls for AI model training, validation, deployment, and monitoring including input/output filtering, model integrity validation, and behavioral anomaly detection.
• Implement data security and privacy controls across AI workflows including sensitive data detection, data loss prevention for AI prompts and responses, and confidential computing techniques.
• Build automated security testing frameworks for continuous validation of AI model security posture and detection of adversarial attack patterns.
• Engineer AI-powered security detection systems leveraging machine learning for threat hunting, anomaly detection, and behavioral analytics.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical executives and business leaders, translating security risks into business impact and strategic recommendations.
• Serve as the technical authority and trusted advisor on AI security matters for senior leadership including CISO and CTO.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Develop and enforce AI security governance policies, standards, and guidelines that ensure ethical, safe, and compliant use of AI across the enterprise.
• Establish AI model governance frameworks addressing model validation, bias detection, explainability requirements, and audit trails.
• Implement continuous monitoring and observability for AI systems to detect model drift, performance degradation, and security anomalies in real-time.

What we need from you:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred.
• Advanced coursework or specialization in artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, or secure systems design.
• A minimum or 10 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity engineering , with at least 2+ years focused on AI/ML security, application security, or security architecture.
• Deep expertise in AI/ML security principles including adversarial machine learning, model security, data poisoning detection, and prompt injection defense.
• Expert-level knowledge of AI/ML frameworks and platforms (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Hugging Face) and their security implications.
• Extensive experience with cloud security architectures on AWS, Azure, OCI, or GCP, specifically securing AI/ML workloads in cloud environments.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages including Python (primary), Java, C#, Go, or similar with emphasis on secure coding practices.
• Proven experience designing and implementing security for LLMs and generative AI systems including RAG architectures, vector databases, and agent frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to securely integrate AI/ML solutions with existing legacy applications (e.g., ERP, CRM, mainframe, or on-prem systems) using modern integration patterns (APIs, gateways, middleware, or RPA), while enforcing enterprise security controls such as RBAC, encryption, logging, and compliance with data governance standards.
• Hands-on expertise with MLOps/MLSecOps toolchains, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code.
• Deep understanding of security frameworks and standards: OWASP LLM Top 10, MITRE ATLAS, NIST AI RMF, ISO 27001, SOC 2.
• Strong knowledge of cryptography, authentication/authorization protocols, zero-trust architectures, and identity security principles.
• Demonstrated experience as a technical lead or architect.
• Proven track record architecting complex, distributed security systems at enterprise scale with high availability and performance requirements.
• Extensive experience with threat modeling methodologies and risk assessment frameworks specifically adapted for AI systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified AI Security Professional (CASP) or equivalent AI security certification
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), or CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)
• Cloud security certifications: AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, or GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer
• AI/ML certifications from recognized providers (Google, AWS, Microsoft, DeepLearning.AI)
• Experience securing AI agents and autonomous systems including understanding of Model Context Protocol (MCP) security
• Familiarity with AI governance frameworks and responsible AI principles

What we would like from you:

• Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex security and AI concepts to both technical and executive audiences
• Strategic thinking with ability to balance immediate security needs with long-term architectural vision
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and critical thinking when examining novel threat patterns and security challenges
• Collaborative mindset with proven ability to influence without authority and build consensus across diverse stakeholders
• Adaptability and continuous learning orientation given the rapidly evolving AI security landscape

The base salary pay for this role is $160,000 - $200,000 per year.

This position will also be eligible to earn a discretionary bonus each year, subject to company approval

SEI’s competitive advantage:

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive care for your physical and mental well-being, a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, a hybrid working environment for most roles, support for working parents and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about. 

Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription, wellness, EAP, FSA), life and disability insurance (premiums paid for base coverage), 401(k) match, education assistance, commuter benefits, up to 11 paid holidays/year, 21 days PTO/year pro-rated for new hires which increases over time, paid parental leave, back-up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, a discounted stock purchase plan, investment options, access to thriving employee networks and more.

We are a technology and asset management company delivering on our promise of building brave futures (SM)—for our clients, our communities, and ourselves.  Come build your brave future at SEI.  

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more…

After over 50 years in business, SEI remains a leading global provider of investment processing, investment management, and investment operations solutions. Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our offices encompass an open floor plan and numerous art installations designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce. We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and that a healthy, happy, and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. At SEI, we’re (literally) invested in your success. We offer our employees paid parental leave, back-up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, education assistance and access to thriving employee networks. 

SEI is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

AI Acceptable Use in the application and interview process:

SEI acknowledges the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into individuals’ personal and professional lives.  If you intend to incorporate the use of any AI tools at any stage of the application and/or interview process, please ensure you have reviewed and adhere to our AI use guidelines.