Lead AI Security Engineer

We are seeking a Lead AI Security Engineer to support the Security team's AI governance initiatives, focusing on evaluating AI capabilities, conducting security assessments, developing secure AI integrations, and supporting enterprise AI adoption. This role collaborates closely with a US Eastern Time-based Security team, with EMEA-based candidates welcome due to time-zone alignment.
Responsibilities
Evaluate and approve AI skills, agents, connectors, and MCP integrations against defined security and risk criteria
Design and build custom MCP servers, connectors, and integrations for approved business use cases
Conduct security reviews of Claude Enterprise, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and related AI platform capabilities
Assess connectors and integrations for data exposure, permissions, identity and security controls, auditability, and implementation risks
Help develop and maintain AI governance standards, review processes, and risk assessment frameworks
Provide architecture recommendations and implementation guidance to ensure secure AI adoption
Provide guidance on cost optimization for consumption-based AI products
Requirements
5+ years of experience in AI governance initiatives within enterprise environments
Expertise in MCP (Model Context Protocol) implementations and integrations
Knowledge of Cloud Security, AI Security, and Cybersecurity practices
Proven working experience collaborating with cross-functional security teams on AI adoption projects
English proficiency at B2 level or higher
Nice to have
Background in Enterprise Security Architecture and AI Security Risk Assessment
Familiarity with Claude Enterprise, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Microsoft Copilot Studio
Skills in API Development & Integrations, Identity & Access Management (IAM), and Data Security & Protection
Understanding of Security Controls & Auditability, AI Connectors & Agents, and Risk Assessment Frameworks
Expertise in Secure AI Architecture & Implementation Guidance, Custom MCP Server Development, and MCP Connectors & Integrations
Knowledge of AI Governance Framework Development, Enterprise AI Platform Security Reviews, and AI Cost Optimization
Familiarity with Consumption-Based AI Products, AI Adoption & Responsible AI, and AI Skills Development
Understanding of Security Review Processes and Enterprise Integration Architecture
We offer
We gather like-minded people:
Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernization
Supportive team and agile, startup-like culture
Hybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within Poland
Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually
Business-driven relocation opportunities
We provide growth opportunities:
Career development programs
Thought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programs
Certification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)
English classes
We cover it all:
Stable pay
Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount
Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)
Referral bonuses up to $2,000
Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and more
Corporate, social and well-being events
Please, note:
Benefits listed above are available to employees only
We are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individually
We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively
EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.

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