Principal Security AI Engineer

Axis Communications

. Design, develop, and operationalize secure agentic AI capabilities in risk and security operations .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and securing AI platforms, particularly with Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI Foundry, and Microsoft Purview, while ensuring compliance with data protection and security standards. Proficient in implementing AI-driven workflows and risk management strategies to enhance security operations.

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AI Platform Design and SecurityMicrosoft Purview DLP ExpertiseCybersecurity Risk ManagementData Protection and Insider Risk ManagementPython and PowerShell Proficiency

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Hard Skills

AI Risk ManagementData ClassificationDLP Strategy and EngineeringSecure API IntegrationAutomation Pipeline DevelopmentIncident Response SupportSecurity Controls ImplementationAI Workflow DeploymentLog InterpretationCross-Functional Initiative Leadership

Soft Skills

Mentoring Junior EngineersTechnical AuthorityDecision-Making Under UncertaintyCollaboration Across TeamsStrategic Planning

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft CopilotAzure AI FoundryMicrosoft 365Entra IDMicrosoft GraphAzure FunctionsLogic AppsSIEM/XDR PlatformsMicrosoft PurviewInformation Protection Programs

Certifications & Qualifications

AI-102AI-900SC-400MS-102CompTIA Security+CompTIA SecAI+

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityData ProtectionRisk ManagementZero Trust PrinciplesInsider Threat Programs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber SecurityPythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and operationalize secure agentic AI capabilities in risk and security operations
Build, deploy, and maintain AI-powered security agents for detection, investigation, and response workflows
Identify high-value AI use cases to accelerate analyst productivity and improve outcomes
Validate agent performance, accuracy, and reliability in real-world operations
Ensure responsible and secure use of AI across risk and security operations
Enforce security controls for Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, and Azure AI Foundry
Mitigate AI-specific risks including data leakage, prompt injection, oversharing, and unauthorized access
Establish evaluation practices for accuracy, hallucination risk, false positives/false negatives, failure modes, explainability, audit logging, and operational impact
Ensure human-in-the-loop oversight of AI-driven outcomes
Implement and manage data protection controls for AI and enterprise data
Deploy and optimize Microsoft Purview DLP, Information Protection, and Insider Risk capabilities across Microsoft 365 and AI platforms
Implement and tune DLP controls for AI interactions and outputs
Define and enforce access controls, data handling policies, and auditability for AI agents and automated workflows
Align AI-driven processes with Zero Trust and least privilege principles
Evaluate and onboard new AI tools and agents using a security-first approach
Monitor AI platform activity and data usage for anomalies, misuse, and policy violations
Support incident response and investigations involving AI systems and data exposure
Integrate AI agent workflows with SIEM/XDR platforms for context enrichment and preliminary incident triage
Support enterprise rollout of AI governance and data security programs
Safeguard sensitive data, enable secure collaboration, and support emerging AI technologies through data classification and protection standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field, OR equivalent experience leading enterprise-scale security engineering initiatives
5+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, data protection, or security engineering
Proven experience designing and securing enterprise AI platforms, including Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, and Azure AI Foundry
Experience with governance, data grounding controls, prompt injection protections, and AI risk management
Development or oversight of security controls for AI-driven workflows and autonomous/agent-based systems
Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Purview, Microsoft 365, Azure, and Entra ID security architecture
Experience with Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams, with focus on data protection and insider risk
Expertise in DLP strategy, engineering, and tuning at scale
Experience with data classification, sensitivity labeling, lifecycle management, Insider Risk Management, and Information Protection programs
Ability to define strategy, roadmaps, and reference architectures
Ability to drive cross-functional initiatives across Security, IT, Legal, and Business teams
Ability to act as a technical authority and escalation point for complex security challenges
Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, TypeScript, or similar languages
Experience with secure API integration, Microsoft Graph and security platform APIs, CI/CD practices, and test automation
Experience deploying AI-enabled workflows using Azure Functions, Logic Apps, or comparable cloud-native services
Experience building automation pipelines for detection, response, and data governance workflows
Experience interpreting logs and signals from Microsoft 365, Azure, endpoints, and AI systems
Experience supporting detection engineering and threat-informed defense strategies
Ability to assess risk, prioritize high-impact outcomes, and make technical decisions with incomplete information
Ability to mentor junior engineers and elevate team capability
Preferred: prompt engineering techniques or semantic caching
Preferred: understanding of the OWASP Top 10 for LLMs
Preferred: experience with DSPM tools and data leakage or insider threat programs
Relevant cybersecurity certifications preferred, including AI-102, AI-900, SC-400, MS-102, CompTIA Security+, and CompTIA SecAI+
Master’s degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive target incentive compensation based on overall corporate and individual performance
Medical plans for you and your family
Health and wellness programs
Retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement
Paid vacation
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package