Senior Lead AI Security Specialist, Citi

Citi

Location:
United States, Fort Lauderdale

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

The Senior Lead AI Security Specialist role is a pivotal position that focuses on AI-driven solutions for enhancing security. It is part of Citi’s Advanced Pentesting and Research team, which ensures the bank's global security program is robust and effective. The role involves responsibilities such as conducting in-depth analysis of vulnerabilities, driving remediation efforts, developing AI-powered security tools, and mentoring junior analysts.

Job Responsibility:

perform in-depth analysis and research of new vulnerabilities and exploits
demonstrate the impact of vulnerabilities through the development of proof-of-concept code
act as a subject matter expert in offensive information security, application pentesting, networking, operating systems, and databases
research and identify potential security issues within Citi applications
drive remediation by outlining a defense-in-depth approach
contribute to the architecture, design, and development of advanced AI tooling to assist with vulnerability detection
collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into existing security tools and processes
design and implement user-friendly interfaces and workflows for AI-powered security tools
conduct thorough testing and evaluation of AI models and tools
review internal tools and testing processes within Application Security
mentor and guide junior security analysts and teams

Requirements:

10 years of professional experience in an Information Security or Cybersecurity role
multiple years of professional experience in an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Development role
demonstrated experience in vulnerability discovery, analysis, and exploitation
comfortable with manual application penetration testing and threat modeling
passion for security research
understand CVEs and reproduce proof-of-concept easily
experience in developing AI-powered applications and tools, preferably in the security domain
hands-on experience with security tools such as BurpSuite Proxy, AppScan, WebInspect, SoapUI, Qualys, CheckMarx, BlackDuck, Snyk, Nessus, NMAP
deep knowledge of common application security related industry standards such as OWASP Top 10, CWE/SANS Top 25
excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
effective communication skills
must have or be willing to obtain industry-accredited security certification such as GIAC GWEB, GWAPT, GMOB, GPEN, GXPN, OSCP, OSWE, CISSP, AI/ML certifications
experience working with AI related technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs), Agentic AI Architecture, RAG integrations
contributions to open-source AI or security projects
strong understanding of a variety of application architectures
bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, or related fields

Nice to have:

contributions to open-source AI or security projects
experience in developing AI-powered applications and tools

What we offer:

medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k)
life, accident, and disability insurance
wellness programs
paid time off packages including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 19, 2025

Expiration:
October 31, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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