duvari

Senior AI - Application Security Engineer

duvari  •  Saint Louis, MI (Onsite)  •  14 days ago
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Job Description

Senior AI & Application Security Engineer

Join an enterprise security team responsible for securing both traditional applications and emerging AI-enabled systems. This senior engineer will lead security initiatives across the software and AI lifecycles, including applications, models, agents, skills, and MCP integrations.

What You'll Do

  • Lead application and AI security testing using SAST, SCA, DAST, API/mobile testing, and AI red teaming.
  • Conduct threat modeling and security assessments across applications, AI platforms, models, agents, skills, and MCP integrations.
  • Identify and mitigate AI-specific risks including prompt injection, model abuse, insecure integrations, and data leakage.
  • Guide development teams on secure coding, remediation, architecture, and secure-by-design practices.
  • Evaluate and implement security tooling, including AI/MCP gateways, runtime monitoring, governance, and posture management.
  • Automate security processes using Python, cloud services, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Define application and AI security standards, guardrails, and implementation guidance.
  • Mentor junior engineers and help mature application and AI security practices.

What We're Looking For

  • 8–10 years of combined information security and software development experience.
  • Deep knowledge of application security, AI security, threat modeling, and secure architecture.
  • Experience with SAST, DAST, SCA, API security, mobile security, and red team tooling.
  • Experience assessing LLM/agentic systems, AI integrations, and associated security risks.
  • Working knowledge of cloud computing and cloud security.
  • Strong technical communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent education and experience.

Nice to Have

  • C#, Angular, and Python experience.
  • AWS or Microsoft Azure experience.
  • CISSP, CSSLP, GIAC, or similar security certification.
  • Experience with AI coding assistants, MCPs, Agents, AI red teaming, and AI/MCP gateways.
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About duvari

duvari is a St. Louis-based information technology staffing agency committed to serving the core of IT: great people.

We’re not your typical staffing firm. We lead with heart and listen with purpose. Our team specializes in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire IT placements, but what truly sets us apart is our commitment to building relationships that create a positive lasting impact for clients, candidates, and the communities we’re connected to.

We believe success starts with a conversation. It’s about uncovering what matters most to people and guiding them toward opportunities that align with their values, not just their resumes. We don’t just fill roles. We celebrate the life impact of each hire, knowing our work carries ripple effects far beyond the job.

The duvari team is a passionate group of difference-makers, storytellers, and problem solvers who seek clarity in everything they do. We invest deeply in our people through our High Performance Hearts structure, StoryHire methodology, and hands-on leadership opportunities that help each team member grow and connect with others on a deeper level. Giving back is part of our DNA. From our Extended Global duvari Family sponsorships to our Kindness in Motion platform, we stay grounded in the belief that the most powerful way to lead is by serving others first.

We’re here to untangle the complicated, bring clarity to the process, and make the journey fun. That’s the duvari difference!

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Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Chesterfield, Missouri
Year Founded
2017
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