Lead Engineer - AI Security
Core
Lead Engineer responsible for assessing, validating, and improving the security posture of AI systems, platforms, and architectures across the enterprise.
Role type
Senior IC AI Security Engineer
Builds
Secure AI solutions, platforms, and deployment patterns for Target's enterprise
Domain
Retail / AI Security / Cloud Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
AI security, threat modeling, adversarial testing, LLM security (RAG, MCP, prompt injection), cloud security (GCP), containerization, security frameworks (NIST, ISO/IEC 27001), cryptography, secure software development
Preferred skills
GCP native security products, Vertex AI, AWS/Azure, commercial security products
Technologies
GCP, Vertex AI, AWS, Azure, SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, DLP, containers
Responsibilities
Collaborate with AI platform and engineering teams to evaluate security posture throughout the lifecycle; Define and execute security validation strategies including threat modeling and attack simulation; Conduct deep technical reviews of AI architectures to identify vulnerabilities; Assess AI models, agents, and infrastructure for security risks; Evaluate effectiveness of existing security controls and guardrails; Recommend risk mitigation strategies and remediation plans; Identify emerging AI-specific threats and communicate business impact.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
