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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Security Engineer - **Company:** Civie LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Applications Architecture, Application Layers, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Information Leak Prevention, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Systems Development Life Cycle, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Security Information and Event Management, Tokenization, Software Vulnerability Management, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Machine Learning Operations, Terraform, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response - **Published:** May 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=61f4186d13cdd3f5 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Vulnerability management?, * Minimum of 4 years' experience in security engineering and cloud security * Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure security services (Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, etc.) * Experience securing AI/ML systems or strong familiarity with AI/LLM security risks (prompt injection, data exfiltration, model abuse) * Deep understanding of identity and access management (IAM), networking, and secure architecture * Experience with SIEM/SOAR tools, EDR technologies and Vulnerability management, * Experience working in HIPAA-regulated environments * Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, ARM, or similar) * Experience securing LLM-based products or agent frameworks * Familiarity with securing AI systems or adversarial testing * Knowledge of data security (DLP, encryption, tokenization) * Experience with container and Kubernetes security * Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or similar * Experience in high-growth startups or fast-paced environments, * Practical, builder mindset - you can design and implement, not just advise * Ability to balance security with product velocity * Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally * Curiosity about emerging AI threats and willingness to stay ahead of them ## Description We're looking for an AI Security Engineer to help secure a modern platform that combines cloud infrastructure, large language models, and autonomous agents. 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