• Senior AI Application Threat Modeler

    Vanguard (Dallas, TX)


    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.