Lead AI Security Engineer

We are seeking a Lead AI Security Engineer to support the Security team's AI governance initiatives, focusing on evaluating AI capabilities, conducting security assessments, developing secure AI integrations, and supporting enterprise AI adoption. This role collaborates closely with a US Eastern Time-based Security team, with EMEA-based candidates welcome due to time-zone alignment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and approve AI skills, agents, connectors, and MCP integrations against defined security and risk criteria
• Design and build custom MCP servers, connectors, and integrations for approved business use cases
• Conduct security reviews of Claude Enterprise, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and related AI platform capabilities
• Assess connectors and integrations for data exposure, permissions, identity and security controls, auditability, and implementation risks
• Help develop and maintain AI governance standards, review processes, and risk assessment frameworks
• Provide architecture recommendations and implementation guidance to ensure secure AI adoption
• Provide guidance on cost optimization for consumption-based AI products

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in AI governance initiatives within enterprise environments
• Expertise in MCP (Model Context Protocol) implementations and integrations
• Knowledge of Cloud Security, AI Security, and Cybersecurity practices
• Proven working experience collaborating with cross-functional security teams on AI adoption projects
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher

Nice to have

• Background in Enterprise Security Architecture and AI Security Risk Assessment
• Familiarity with Claude Enterprise, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Microsoft Copilot Studio
• Skills in API Development & Integrations, Identity & Access Management (IAM), and Data Security & Protection
• Understanding of Security Controls & Auditability, AI Connectors & Agents, and Risk Assessment Frameworks
• Expertise in Secure AI Architecture & Implementation Guidance, Custom MCP Server Development, and MCP Connectors & Integrations
• Knowledge of AI Governance Framework Development, Enterprise AI Platform Security Reviews, and AI Cost Optimization
• Familiarity with Consumption-Based AI Products, AI Adoption & Responsible AI, and AI Skills Development
• Understanding of Security Review Processes and Enterprise Integration Architecture

We offer

We gather like-minded people:

• Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernization
• Supportive team and agile, startup-like culture
• Hybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within Poland
• Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually
• Business-driven relocation opportunities

We provide growth opportunities:

• Career development programs
• Thought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programs
• Certification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)
• English classes

We cover it all:

• Stable pay
• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount
• Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)
• Referral bonuses up to $2,000
• Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and more
• Corporate, social and well-being events

Please, note:

• Benefits listed above are available to employees only
• We are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individually
• We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively

EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.

Remote in Poland