Senior AI Application Threat Modeler

As AI transforms the financial industry, securing AI-driven applications is mission-critical. Vanguard is seeking an innovative security leader to shape the future of AI security by designing and executing advanced threat models for cutting-edge AI systems. This is your opportunity to influence enterprise-wide security strategy and protect millions of investors by ensuring the integrity of AI-powered solutions. You’ll be the go-to expert for AI application threat modeling, leading initiatives that safeguard machine learning pipelines, large language models (LLMs), and AI-driven platforms. Your work will directly impact Vanguard’s ability to deploy AI securely and responsibly. **This Hybrid role (in office Tues-Wed-Thurs) can be based in Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX, or Malvern, PA**

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead AI Threat Modeling: Design and execute threat models for AI applications, including adversarial testing and model robustness evaluations.
• Assess AI Security Risks: Conduct security assessments and risk analyses for AI architectures, training data, and deployment environments.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with engineering and data science teams to embed secure development practices into AI workflows.
• Drive Innovation: Stay ahead of emerging AI security trends and integrate best practices into Vanguard’s security framework.
• Influence Strategy: Advise leadership on strategic security needs and recommend corrective measures for vulnerabilities.
• Ensure Compliance: Develop contingency plans for AI-related failures and ensure adherence to ethical and regulatory standards.
• Champion Security Standards: Define and maintain security requirements for AI systems, networks, and applications.
• Investigate & Respond: Lead investigations into complex security incidents and oversee mitigation strategies.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Minimum 8 years in information security, application security, or related fields. AI security experience strongly preferred.
• Education: Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Certifications: CISSP, GSEC, GPEN, GWAPT, CEH, or similar credentials.
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of threat modeling, adversarial AI techniques, and secure software development practices.
• Leadership: Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive enterprise-wide security initiatives.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.