AI Security Software Engineer

Elevance Health

. Design, develop, test, and maintain AI-enabled application security solutions and automated vulnerability assessment capabilities .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing AI-enabled application security solutions, integrating security into CI/CD pipelines, and conducting security risk assessments. Proficient in Python development, REST API creation, and leveraging cloud platforms for security management.

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Python DevelopmentAI-Enabled Systems DevelopmentCI/CD Pipeline IntegrationSecurity Risk AssessmentREST API Development

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Hard Skills

PythonREST APIFastAPIFlaskDjangoSQLAsynchronous ProcessingAutomated TestingVulnerability AssessmentSecurity Metrics

Soft Skills

CollaborationTechnical GuidanceProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

GitHubGitLabJenkinsAzure DevOpsBitbucketAWSAzureGCPKubernetesEnterprise AI Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

CSSLPOSWEGWEBCloud Security Certifications

Industry Keywords

DevSecOpsOWASP Top 10SASTDASTAPI SecuritySoftware Supply Chain SecurityRegulated EnvironmentsSecurity Incident Response

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDjangoFlaskGoogle Cloud PlatformITSMJavaScriptJenkinsKubernetesPythonReactSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, test, and maintain AI-enabled application security solutions and automated vulnerability assessment capabilities
Build and integrate security assessment pipelines combining traditional security scanning tools with AI-assisted source code analysis and vulnerability identification
Develop integrations with source code repositories, security tools, vulnerability management platforms, enterprise workflows, and AI/LLM platforms
Lead the design and implementation of DevSecOps solutions in CI/CD pipelines
Define technical requirements, system architecture, and reusable integration frameworks supporting AI models, security tools, and assessment engines
Establish security guardrails for AI-generated code and AI-enabled applications
Lead security risk assessments, vulnerability prioritization, and remediation strategies
Develop security metrics and reporting to measure security posture, assessment coverage, and risk reduction
Collaborate with application security, penetration testing, software engineering, AI engineering, and platform teams
Serve as a technical subject matter expert, provide guidance, troubleshoot complex issues, and support security incident response strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BA in Information Technology or related field of study
Minimum of 8 years of experience in systems administration and security aspects of information systems, access management and network security technologies, network communications, computer networking, telecommunications, systems development and management, hardware, software, data, and people; or any combination of education and experience providing an equivalent background
Experience with multiple technical and business disciplines
Strong Python development skills
Experience building REST APIs using FastAPI, Flask, Django, or similar frameworks
Familiarity with asynchronous processing, concurrency, automated testing (pytest), and SQL databases
Experience developing AI-enabled or agent-based systems using commercial or open-source LLMs
Experience with prompt engineering, tool calling, structured outputs, context management, and enterprise AI platforms
Knowledge of OWASP Top 10, CWE, SAST, DAST, SCA, API security, secrets detection, software supply chain security, and vulnerability assessment
Experience securing AI/LLM applications and AI-assisted development workflows
Hands-on experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, or similar platforms
Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP, container security, Kubernetes, and modern cloud deployment practices
Experience integrating application security and vulnerability management platforms
Familiarity with model evaluation techniques, labeled datasets, precision/recall metrics, regression testing, and comparative model analysis
Experience with Git-based development, code reviews, automated testing, logging, metrics, distributed tracing, and production monitoring
Familiarity with React, JavaScript, TypeScript, enterprise workflow platforms, and IT service management systems
Experience in regulated or security-sensitive environments
Security certifications such as CSSLP, OSWE, GWEB, cloud security certifications, or equivalent are strongly preferred
Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance from a posting location unless an accommodation is granted
This position is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Merit increases
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off
Incentive bonus programs
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Short-term disability benefits
Long-term disability benefits
401(k) match
Stock purchase plan
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Financial education resources
Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility and virtual work options