**About the Role:** **Grade Level (for internal use):** 12 **Location:** India **Grade:** 12 **Role Summary** We are seeking an experienced **AI Application Security Lead** to drive the secure development, deployment, and management of AI and GenAI applications across our enterprise. This role will focus on architecting and implementing robust security controls for AI/ML solutions, performing risk assessments, and leading threat modeling and security testing for agentic AI protocols (such as A2A, A2P, MCP). The ideal candidate brings a strong background in application security, cloud security, and hands-on AI/ML security, with the ability to collaborate effectively with business, engineering, and compliance teams to deliver secure, compliant, and resilient AI systems. **Key Responsibilities** + Develop, implement, and continuously improve comprehensive AI/ML and GenAI security strategies, standards, and best practices for application and data security. + Lead the creation and maintenance of security control frameworks and reference architectures for agentic AI applications, including protocols like A2A (Agent-to-Agent), A2P (Agent-to-Process), and MCP (Multi-Agent Control Plane). + Collaborate with development and business teams to identify security requirements and embed security controls throughout the SDLC for AI/ML and GenAI applications. + Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments using industry-standard methodologies (e.g., STRIDE, DREAD) for AI systems, APIs, and cloud-native services. + Design and execute security testing strategies, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and adversarial prompt testing for AI models and agentic protocols. + Lead security architecture reviews for AI applications deployed across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) and on-prem environments. + Develop configuration hardening guidelines for cloud-native AI/ML services (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Bedrock, Azure Cognitive Services, GCP Vertex AI). + Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR) and collaborate with legal and compliance teams to align AI systems with industry requirements. + Drive business stakeholder communications: clearly articulate AI security risks, solutions, and value trade-offs to both technical and non-technical audiences. + Present security metrics, dashboards, and reports on AI application security posture, incidents, and improvements to management and business stakeholders. + Stay abreast of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and innovations in AI/ML security, proactively recommending enhancements to security posture. + Mentor and enable engineering teams on secure coding, prompt engineering, and AI application security best practices. **Qualifications** + 8+ years of experience in Information Security, with at least 3+ years in secure SDLC, application security, or software engineering roles. + Minimum 1+ year of hands-on experience in AI/ML or LLMOps security. + Strong understanding of cloud security across AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, and experience with native AI/ML services. + Proficiency in application and data security, GenAI, LLMs, and prompt engineering; familiarity with OWASP LLM Top 10. + Demonstrated experience with agentic AI protocols (A2A, A2P, MCP) and security architecture for distributed AI systems. + Experience developing and executing security testing strategies, including penetration testing and adversarial testing for AI/ML applications. + Threat modeling expertise using STRIDE, DREAD, or similar methodologies. + Ability to develop reference security architectures and design patterns for proactive and automated controls. + Strong knowledge of information security standards, data confidentiality, and regulatory frameworks. + Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and present security metrics to business stakeholders. + Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with experience managing multiple priorities in a global environment. **Preferred Certifications** + Security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, OSCP + Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP/OCI security specialties) + Kubernetes certification (CKA) + AI/ML certifications (e.g., AWS ML Specialty, Azure AI Engineer) **What’s In It For** **You?** **Our Mission:** Advancing Essential Intelligence. **Our People:** We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference. **Our Values:** **Integrity, Discovery, Partnership** Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals. **Benefits:** We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global. Our benefits include: + Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body. + Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on. + Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills. + Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs. + Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families. + Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference. For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries **Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:** At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets. **Recruitment Fraud Alert:** If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to reportfraud@spglobal.com . 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If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to:  EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com  and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  **US Candidates Only:** The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf   describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf ----------------------------------------------------------- 103 - Middle Management (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 10 - Officials or Managers (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), IFTECH103.2 - Middle Management Tier II (EEO Job Group) **Job ID:** 323997 **Posted On:** 2026-01-22 **Location:** Hyderabad, Telangāna, India