Principal Security Engineer
Core
Design and implement scalable, secure systems across cloud platforms and modern application stacks, including AI-powered tooling, while leading security architecture and AI security programs.
Role type
Principal Security Engineer (Application & AI Security)
Builds
Secure cloud infrastructure, microservices, APIs, and AI/ML systems for a life insurance technology platform
Domain
Life Insurance Technology / Cloud Security / AI Security
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure | product features
Required skills
Cloud security architecture, Application security (AppSec), AI/ML security, Threat modeling, Zero-trust design, Identity and access management, Secure SDLC integration, Scripting/Development (Python, Go, JavaScript), Risk assessment, Technical leadership
Preferred skills
Kubernetes security, Service mesh, Regulated industry experience, AI red-teaming, Adversarial ML, AI regulatory frameworks
Technologies
AWS, Terraform, CloudFormation, OWASP Top 10, SAST, DAST, MITRE ATLAS, NIST AI RMF, OWASP LLM Top 10
Responsibilities
Design secure architectures for applications, APIs, and containerized workloads; Develop and enforce application security best practices across SDLC; Conduct threat modeling and security design reviews; Own the AI security program including risk frameworks and governance; Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams; Lead response to complex security incidents; Contribute to security policies and standards
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership