Sr. AI Security Engineer (Hybrid)
Role summary
The Sr. AI Security Engineer will be responsible for developing and hardening AI agents to build a scalable security architecture. This role involves implementing and monitoring technical controls, managing agent governance, and ensuring compliance with enterprise standards. The engineer will also support audits by collaborating with auditors and providing automated evidence, and will respond to security incidents. Key technical areas include configuring AI runtime protection (Guardrails), integrating SAST/DAST/IAST tools into CI/CD pipelines for LLM applications, performing adversarial testing (e.g., FGSM, PGD), and conducting Red Teaming to evaluate model extraction and evasion resistance. Experience with MS Entra Agent ID for identity and secret rotation is also required. This is a hybrid role.
Sr. AI Security Engineer
MS Entra Agent ID for identity and secret rotation, Configure AI Runtime Protection (Guardrails), SAST/DAST/IAST tools within CI/CD pipelines for LLM apps, Adversarial Testing (e.g., FGSM, PGD), Red Teaming to evaluate model extraction and evasion resistance
Responsibilities
Develop and harden AI agents for scalable security architecture.
Implement and monitor technical controls across on/offshore teams.
Manage agent governance and ensure compliance with enterprise standards.
Support audits collaborate with auditors and provide automated evidence.
Respond to security incidents and maintain readiness for assessments.
Certifications
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
FedRAMP Practitioner
- Please note this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future\*
Compensation
The annual salary range for this position is in the range of $90,000 to $130,000, depending on experience, skills, and geographic location. This role may also be eligible for performance‑based bonuses in accordance with company compensation policies.
Travel – Readiness to travel as and when needed for project discussion, planning workshops with client, FAT and for Business Cut Overs
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and wellness days
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health support
- Professional development, training, and certification reimbursement
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.