Senior AI Application Threat Modeler
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Minimum 8+ years in information security, application security, or related fields. AI security experience strongly preferred.
- Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- CISSP, GSEC, GPEN, GWAPT, CEH, or similar credentials.
- Deep understanding of threat modeling, adversarial AI techniques, and secure software development practices.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive enterprise-wide security initiatives.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
