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Principal Information Security Engineer

Iconma

O Fallon, MO

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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
O Fallon, MO
POSTED
8 days ago
Our Client, a Automotive Manufacturing company, is looking for a Principal Information Security Engineer for their O'Fallon, MO location.
 
Responsibilities:
  • As an Information Security Engineer specializing in AI Security, you will be at the forefront of protecting our AI systems and data. Your role will involve deep technical expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced security measures to safeguard our AI infrastructure from sophisticated threats and vulnerabilities. You will be instrumental in ensuring the robustness, confidentiality, and availability of our AI-driven solutions.
  • Security Architecture Design: Architect and implement robust security frameworks for AI systems, including authoring of secure coding practices and secure design principles.
  • Vulnerability Assessment: Identify, implement and manage tooling and methodologies for penetration testing on AI models and systems to identify and remediate security weaknesses.
  • Secure AI Development: Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to integrate security best practices into the AI development lifecycle, including secure model training, validation, and deployment. Support security engineers in the evaluation of AI systems being developed and implemented.
  • Compliance and Standards: Keep track of emerging industry standards, regulations, and best practices for AI security, such as NIST, ISO, and GDPR.
  • Research and Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI security, conduct research, and contribute to the development of innovative security solutions.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and document standard operating procedures, protocols, and security reports, including assessment-based findings and recommendations for further system security enhancement.
  • Advisory and Support: Provide guidance and support on security matters, including answering queries, providing feedback, and advising on best practices
  • Technical Training and Mentorship: Provide technical training and mentorship to team members and stakeholders on AI security principles and practices.
  • Experimentation and POCs: Design and execute experiments and proof of concepts (POCs) to validate emerging threats and security solutions. Conduct R&D to explore new methodologies and technologies for enhancing AI security.
 
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
  • Extensive experience in information security, with a strong focus on AI security.
  • In-depth knowledge of AI technologies, machine learning algorithms, and data protection techniques.
  • Proven expertise in designing and implementing security measures for AI systems, including secure coding, encryption, and access controls.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
  • Excellent technical communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
  • Supporting Emerging Corporate Security Solutions, I don’t think they need to be aligned to a guild.
  • AI Security team will be responsible for security AI implementations across Client - including reviewing AI Implementations and identifying deviations from published standards, defining new standards needed in alignment with regulatory and emerging threats, vendor and tool evaluations (Model Evaluation, Guardrails, Red Team Testing), process improvements, and AI Security Governance.
  • We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated depth and hands-on expertise in the following areas, with a clear focus on building, defending, and operationalizing AI security at scale:
  • Strong, practical knowledge of AI security and regulatory frameworks, including the EU AI Act, MITRE ATLAS, and OWASP Top 10 for LLM and ML systems, with the ability to translate requirements into actionable controls.
  • Proven experience in security architecture and engineering, designing resilient, scalable solutions that address real-world AI and ML threat models.
  • Hands-on experience implementing and defending security controls for RAG, MCP, and Agentic systems across the full lifecycle from design through production.
  • Demonstrated ability to create and execute security review playbooks and risk assessments, driving consistent, high-quality evaluations of AI systems.
  • Practical offensive security experience for AI, including LLM penetration testing, red teaming, and guardrail design and implementation.
  • A track record of leading and enabling AI security defense mechanisms, influencing stakeholders and driving measurable improvements in security posture.
 
Why Should You Apply?
  • Health Benefits
  • Referral Program
  • Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
 
ICONMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerationfor employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law.
 

About the Company

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Iconma

ICONMA is a global information consulting management firm providing Professional Staffing Services and Project-Based Solutions for organizations in a broad range of industries.

  • Corporate Headquarters in Troy, Michigan; 20+ locations worldwide.
  • Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE); certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC); and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
  • Founded in 2000
  • 2000+ Employees

The company was founded on the principle that success is derived from delivering high quality service and resources in the most responsive, flexible, and innovative way. ICONMA invests in people and resources with a single goal: To provide our customers with the highest quality service in the most responsive manner. Through its network of offices, ICONMA provides the resources to help clients maintain their competitive advantage.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Management Consulting Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
https://www.iconma.com/