Security Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Security Engineer ibn Cupertino, CA.

Scope of Work & Technologies:

This role involves conducting security assessments across a wide range of applications, including web platforms, mobile apps, and AI/ML-based systems. The technologies in scope include:

• AI/ML models and LLM-based features
• Model APIs and inference endpoints
• Common web technology stacks
• AWS services such as EC2, S3, KMS, and RDS
  
  

AI/ML Security Focus: A key priority is evaluating the security of AI/ML components, with emphasis on:

• Risks associated with data ingestion
• Exposure through model APIs
• Vulnerabilities at inference endpoints
• Specialized assessments will be conducted to identify and mitigate privacy and security risks, ensuring the safe deployment and operation of AI/ML and LLM-based functionality
  
  

Collaboration Across Teams:

Security engineers will work closely with internal stakeholders, including development teams and other departments, to:

• Perform secure architecture reviews
• Support vulnerability remediation
• Align security strategies with enterprise workflows and application requirements
  
  

Knowledge Sharing and Enablement:

The role may include delivering reports and presentations tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences. These efforts aim to:

• Communicate findings and recommendations
• Promote secure development practices
• Strengthen the overall security posture of enterprise applications
  
  

Remediation and Reporting:

• Engineers will be responsible for providing clear, actionable guidance to address identified vulnerabilities
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• AI/ML Security Expertise
• Cloud Security (AWS)
• Application Security
• Risk Analysis & Vulnerability Management
• Communication & Collaboration
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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