Remote Opportunity
Sr. AI Security Engineer
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Full Time
$170k - $190k
2026-03-12
United States
Job Description
Remote Position - must reside in Florida, Texas, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Utah or Virginia
Who We Are:
TradeStation is the home of those born to trade. As an online brokerage firm and trading ecosystem, we are focused on delivering the ultimate trading experience for active traders and institutions. We continuously push the boundaries of what's possible, encourage out-of-the-box thinking, and relentlessly search for like-minded innovators.
At TradeStation, we are building an AI-First culture. We expect team members to embrace AI as a core part of their daily workflow, whether that’s using AI to accelerate development, enhance decision-making, improve client outcomes, or streamline internal processes. We hire, grow, and promote people who can harness AI responsibly and creatively. We treat AI as a partner in problem-solving, not just a tool; following our governance standards to ensure AI is used ethically, securely, and transparently. If you join us, you’re joining a culture where AI is how we work.
Are you ready to make yourself at home?
What We Are Looking For:
We are seeking a Senior AI Security Engineer to serve as a critical partner within TradeStation’s Information Security team. This role requires someone who operates with autonomy, exercises sound judgment, and can drive security initiatives to completion across multiple stakeholders without constant oversight.
This is a new role that, due to its criticality, will initially be reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer. The Senior AI Security Engineer will be responsible and accountable for:
This is a new role that, due to its criticality, will initially be reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer. The Senior AI Security Engineer will be responsible and accountable for:
- Driving AI strategy within the Information Security department with a focus on leveraging AI technologies to augment or replace existing security technologies designed to protect TradeStation and its customers
- Enabling TradeStation to rapidly adopt and leverage AI technologies across the enterprise while protecting sensitive data, TradeStation’s infrastructures, and our customers
- Understanding existing and emerging AI-based security threats and recommending/designing appropriate countermeasures at all levels including networking, application, and others
- Serving as a subject matter expert on AI technologies including LLM’s, MCP’s, development tools and workflows, used across the TradeStation enterprise and recommending / implementing appropriate security controls as well as advising stakeholders across the organization on security-related AI matters
This role is ideal for someone with significant hands-on experience selecting, implementing, and using AI-based security technologies, applying security controls to protect data within LLM’s, AI-based development tools, etc. in support of enterprise-wide operations. The role will require strong project management instincts, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to leverage AI tools to enhance security, efficiency and quality of work. The ideal person must be comfortable working independently, following through on commitments, and knowing when to escalate issues or seek guidance.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Security-centric AI enablement
- Identify current security controls, processes, and technologies that may be improved through migration to AI-based tooling
- Recommend appropriate changes and lead initiatives for measurable improvement
- Educate, mentor, and advise other members of the Security team on the implementation, management, and use of new security AI tooling
- Design, test, and implement strategies to address malicious activity that leverages AI for complex and time-sensitive attack methods
- Build AI-assisted SOC / detection enablement, applying AI technologies to security operations
- Develop and deliver security metrics and trend data to assist the organization’s understanding of overall AI security risk
Supporting Rapid Enterprise-wide AI adoption
- Serve as a trusted advisor to multiple stakeholders, both technical and nontechnical, across the company in protecting information as we rapidly adopt new AI technologies
- Identify risks associated with internal AI usage and recommend appropriate controls
- Perform risk assessments on proposed AI initiatives and technologies
- Provide expertise to product and development leadership on AI security aspects of customer-facing AI technologies
AI Vendor & Third-Party Risk
- Evaluate AI tools, APIs, and vendors for security posture before adoption (e.g., data retention policies, model access controls, terms of service risk)
AI Threat Intelligence
- Monitor evolving AI threat landscape (prompt injection, jailbreaking, model poisoning, adversarial inputs) and translating findings into actionable guidance for the team
Data Loss Prevention for AI
- Enforce controls to prevent sensitive/regulated data (PII, PCI, trading data) from being inadvertently exposed through AI prompts or tools
AI Security Policy & Standards
- Draft and maintain AI-specific security policies and acceptable use standards (this is distinct from general GRC work and fits the role well)
AI Inventory & Shadow AI Management
- Maintain awareness of what AI tools are in use across the enterprise, including unsanctioned/shadow AI, and developing a process to manage it
The Skills You Bring:
- A strong information security knowledge foundation including security principles, frameworks, risk mitigation, etc.
- Strong understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, technologies, and methods including, but not limited to: large language models (LLM’s) such as Claude, ChatGPT, and others, AI-based development tools such as CoPilot and others, model context protocol (MCPs), and their application to information security programs, as well as AI risk mitigation
- Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 for LLMs / MITRE ATLAS
- Familiarity with API security, specifically around MCP and LLM integration
- Hands-on prompt engineering / security testing experience with knowledge of how attacks against AI technologies both in theory and in practice
- Experience leveraging AI technologies to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance security operations
- Operational excellence: Strong project management mindset with exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Autonomy and judgment: Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and know when to escalate or seek guidance
- Follow-through: Proven track record of driving initiatives to completion and following up with stakeholders on assigned tasks
- Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate meetings, document complex topics clearly, and interact professionally with all organizational levels
- AI proficiency: Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance work quality, accelerate tasks, and solve problems creatively
- Risk assessment & documentation: Ability to support or conduct security risk assessments, document risk details clearly, and track remediation activities to closure
- Incident response familiarity: Understanding of incident response processes, documentation requirements, and the coordination needed to support response and post-incident activities
- Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across IT, Compliance, ERM, and business units to achieve shared objectives
- Adaptability: Comfortable operating in dynamic environments where priorities shift and requirements evolve
- Problem Solving: Practical problem-solving approach that balances process with pragmatism
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, SharePoint), and project management practices
- Strong understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, technologies, and methods including, but not limited to: large language models (LLM’s) such as Claude, ChatGPT, and others, AI-based development tools such as CoPilot and others, model context protocol (MCPs), and their application to information security programs, as well as AI risk mitigation
- Must have a passion for information security and AI, a strong desire to learn and apply new knowledge
- Working knowledge of cloud security in AWS and Azure environments preferred
- Experience in financial services, fintech, or other highly regulated industries preferred
- Familiarity with Agile, SDLC, and CI/CD concepts preferred
- Knowledge of incident response frameworks and processes preferred
- Demonstrated progression toward a security career path and willingness to pursue relevant certifications preferred
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; OR equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience
- Minimum 7 years professional experience in information security in hands-on roles such as security engineering and/or application security
- Must be located within the US states of Florida, Texas, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Michigan Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Utah, or Virginia
- Must be able to work core US Eastern Time hours as well as other times as needed
- Ability to travel to company offices, including international offices, or other locations occasionally as needed for meetings, training, to perform work tasks, etc.
Desired Qualifications:
- One or more industry-recognized security certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, Security+, CASP+, CySA+, GAISE or other GIAC certifications preferred
What We Offer:
- Collaborative work environment
- Competitive Salaries
- Yearly bonus
- Comprehensive benefits for you and your family starting Day 1
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Remote working environment
- TradeStation Account employee benefits, as well as full access to trading education materials
- Pay Range (US) $170-190K (Countries outside of the US have differing ranges in accordance with local labor markets)
TradeStation provides equal employment opportunities to current and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, disability, handicap, citizenship, veteran or marital status, or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.
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Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in AI security and privacy
- Strong understanding of AI technologies and their applications
- Experience with LLM's and MCP's
- Ability to design and implement security controls
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Benefits
- 401k Matching
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Remote Work
- Stock Options
Skills
AI
Machine Learning
LLMs
Python
Security
MCP's
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Salary Range
$170k - $190k
Posted 2026-03-12
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