Who We Are

Ontic provides software that helps corporate and government security teams identify threats, assess risk, and respond faster to keep people and organizations safe. Its AI-powered Connected Intelligence Platform unifies security operations and data into a centralized system of record, enabling organizations to conduct risk assessments, protect against workplace violence, and manage threats and incidents more efficiently. Fortune 500 companies and federal agencies rely on Ontic to support security programs such as executive protection, threat intelligence, and corporate investigations. Learn more at ontic.ai or follow us on LinkedIn.

Who You Are

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking AI Security Engineer to lead the development and implementation of security controls, governance frameworks, and risk management practices for Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies across the organization. This role will be responsible for helping define AI usage policies, assessing risks associated with AI adoption, implementing security guardrails, and ensuring AI systems are deployed responsibly and securely.

The ideal candidate combines expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and emerging AI/ML platforms with a strong understanding of governance, compliance, and secure development practices.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and enforce policies and procedures governing the use of AI technologies
Partner with Legal, Privacy, and Technology teams to establish responsible AI governance frameworks
Monitor evolving regulatory requirements and industry standards related to AI security, privacy, and governance
Conduct security and risk assessments of AI platforms, models, and applications
Review proposed AI use cases and provide security recommendations prior to deployment
Develop risk mitigation strategies and compensating controls for identified AI-related threats
Design and implement technical guardrails for AI platforms and applications
Develop secure integration patterns for AI services and APIs
Evaluate and recommend AI security tools and technologies
Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security controls into AI-enabled applications
Develop monitoring and detection capabilities for AI-related security events
Provide guidance and training to employees on secure and responsible AI usage

Qualifications

BA/BS or higher in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field
5+ years experience in information security-related roles
Knowledge of AI technologies, Large Language Models (LLMs), generative AI platforms and AI development tools
Direct, hands-on experience with AI platforms such as OpenAI (ChatGPT, Codex), Anthropic (Claude Chat, Code, Cowork), Cursor, Google Gemini and AWS Bedrock
Experience with cloud security or application security
Deep understanding of the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, ISO42001 OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications and MITRE ATLAS
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, ISO42001 or other AI security certification
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Extremely organized and able to oversee multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to travel to Austin TX occasionally and to India 2 times a year

Ontic Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits

401k

Stock Options

HSA Contribution

Learning Stipend

Flexible PTO Policy

Quarterly company ME (mental escape) days

Generous Parental Leave policy

Home Office Stipend

Mobile Phone Reimbursement

Home Internet Reimbursement for Remote Employees

Anniversary & Milestone Celebrations

Ontic is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors protected by applicable law.

All Ontic employees are expected to understand and adhere to all Ontic Security and Privacy related policies in order to protect Ontic data and our clients data.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ontic we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Ontic prioritizes the full inclusion of qualified individuals, providing necessary accommodations for those with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you need assistance during the application or interview process or job tasks, please contact us at recruitment@ontic.co or call (512) 572-7400

Senior AI Security Engineer