Lead Application and AI Security Engineer

Under Armour

. Define and execute the application and AI security strategy, policies, and roadmap across software development teams .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeBaltimore • Maryland • United StatesSenior💰 $155,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and executing application and AI security strategies, integrating security controls into the software development lifecycle, and mentoring teams on secure development practices. Proficient in evaluating and operationalizing AI security technologies while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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Application Security ExperienceAI Security Strategy DevelopmentOWASP FamiliarityAI-Enabled Application SecurityCross-Functional Team Coordination

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Hard Skills

Cyber Security ExperienceAI Security Standards DevelopmentSASTDASTSCASecrets DetectionAPI Security TestingAI Coding AssistantsModel GovernanceData Protection Controls

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional Teaming SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

CI/CD PipelinesAI-Powered ServicesAI-Based Security Solutions

Industry Keywords

OWASP Top 10OWASP API Security Top 10LLMsGenAIAgentic Solutions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the application and AI security strategy, policies, and roadmap across software development teams
Lead integration of AI-powered security capabilities across the software development lifecycle
Partner with engineering teams to embed security and AI controls into coding platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and applications
Serve as technical lead for AI security initiatives across web, mobile, API, and third-party AI service consumption
Develop application and AI security standards for technology that consumes, integrates, or builds AI/ML capabilities
Establish governance, guardrails, and security requirements for GenAI, LLMs, and agentic solutions
Evaluate, pilot, and operationalize emerging AI security technologies
Define acceptable use policies, code review requirements, data protection controls, and validation processes for AI-generated code
Mentor developers, architects, and engineering leaders on secure application development practices
Build AI-based security capabilities and leverage industry-leading solutions to protect customer applications and data

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in computer science/IT/engineering or a related discipline with typically 8 years of cyber security experience, or Master's degree with typically 6 years of relevant experience, or typically 12 years of relevant work experience without degree
Requires 5+ years of application security experience
Understanding of how modern engineering teams build software using AI coding assistants, code generation platforms, and AI-powered services
Strong familiarity with OWASP Top 10, OWASP API Security Top 10, OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications, and secure AI software development practices
Strong familiarity with secrets detection, SAST, DAST, SCA, and API security testing
Experience securing AI-enabled applications, including LLMs, AI agents, MCP integrations, prompt injection defenses, model governance, and data protection controls
Experience using AI to code scripts that leverage APIs to build custom application security solutions
Strong cross-functional teaming skills to coordinate and implement security enhancements with product and engineering teams
Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to the corporate headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland
UA does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based work authorization for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days
Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
Competitive 401(k) plan matching
Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources
Remote work with periodic on-site attendance
Travel 1–2 times per year