AI Security Engineer

Cisco is building an AI security program from the ground up, and they are seeking an AI Security Engineer to help design workflows and frameworks for AI governance. This role involves creating automation processes and ensuring that all AI tools meet security standards while shaping the future of AI risk management within the company.

Responsibilities:

• Design and refine the AI tool assessment workflow and security requirements framework
• Develop and automate processes for evaluating, approving, and revalidating AI tools
• Create clear, actionable assessment reports and technical guidance for diverse stakeholders
• Monitor AI governance regulations and vendor practices to update program policies
• Build and maintain automated pipelines, threat assessments, and the AI tool risk register
• Continuously improve the AI governance process based on operational insights and feedback

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in a software engineering or security-related role, demonstrating practical application of engineering principles in a workplace environment
• Proficiency in scripting with Python or Go, with hands-on experience in developing automation, agents, or bots to solve real-world problems
• Fundamental understanding of CI/CD pipelines and practices, including experience contributing to or maintaining automated build, test, and deployment workflows
• Foundational knowledge of AI systems and engineering concepts, able to explain system workings and apply problem-solving skills to design or improve processes and tools
• Strong technical communication and analytical skills, capable of producing clear, structured documentation and decomposing complex problems into actionable recommendations with attention to detail
• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information systems, computer science, or a related technical field or equivalent experience
• Coursework or hands-on exposure to AI
• Any experience building or improving a process
• Familiarity with security frameworks — NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or similar
• Additional scripting or automation experience