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Principal Security Engineer - IS06BE
We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.
The Hartford’s Information Protection (THIP) organization is looking for talented professionals to join a high-performing team that is charged with designing, implementing and maintaining modernized and advanced information security capabilities. As the Principal Security Architect, this position will set the security direction and requirements for the company’s secure use of AI / GenAI capabilities, while leading the charge in evaluating, recommending and helping implement new and emerging security capabilities.
This role reports directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and is an essential leadership position that partners closely with other technology leaders, providing the right person the opportunity to help shape our future security practices. We are looking for a strong technical leader who is adept at charting future direction, passionate about security, and is committed to driving innovate solutions.
Responsibilities
As the Principal Security Architect for GenAI and Emerging Technologies, you’ll be responsible for:
Partnering with key stakeholders and technology partners to provide leadership direction and support for our company’s continued GenAI priorities, bringing a security perspective that balances with business imperatives and delivery timeframes
Designing and developing architectures, frameworks, and requirements for the secure consumption of AI / GenAI capabilities across various patterns and usages, including internally maintained models, as well as Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions
Performing threat modelling and risk assessments against GenAI use cases, recommending security requirements, and monitoring adherence with guidance
Working with development teams, data scientists and security professionals to design and implement security measures that protect AI models against various threats and vulnerabilities, including prompt injections, inference attacks, data poisoning, model thefts, and others
Representing the organization in leadership discussions, risk governance councils, and various AI / GenAI working teams
Leading the cybersecurity team’s efforts to continuously monitor, assess and evaluate emerging security technologies, partnering with the enterprise Innovation team to proactively identify and recommend potential new capabilities
This role will have a Hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in an office (Columbus, OH, Chicago, IL, Hartford, CT or Charlotte, NC) 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).
Qualifications
Candidates will be evaluated based on their ability to perform the duties listed above while demonstrating the skills and competencies necessary for the role. These skills and competencies include:
Extensive (5+ years) experience as a security professional with a focus on Security Architecture responsibilities related to cloud security, threat modelling, identity and management and authentication, network security, software engineering, cryptography, penetration testing, mobile security, and/or infrastructure services
Proficiency and working experience (2+ years) with AI, Machine Learning, and GenAI systems, including a deep understanding of the underlying architecture and technical capabilities
Proven knowledge and understanding of the techniques and technologies for securing AI / GenAI models, including recent involvement with evaluating new technical solutions
Past experiences with researching, assessing, and evaluating emerging technologies, including conducting proof-of-concept reviews for new and/or start-up solution providers
Strong analytical mindset with a passion for driving innovative solutions, and an ability to clearly articulate potential risks while describing appropriate security measures
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills that lend equally well for presenting to executives, management, and technical teams
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information security, or related field
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and/or Cloud and AI-specific certifications are highly desirable
Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship. The company will not support the STEM OPT I-983 Training Plan endorsement for this position.
Compensation
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:
$149,360 - $224,040
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