Application & AI Security Engineer

Description We are looking for an Application & AI Security Engineer to support secure software delivery and AI-enabled development practices. This position is ideal for a hands-on security specialist who can apply practical expertise across enterprise applications, modern development tools, and cloud security fundamentals. The role focuses on strengthening application protections, guiding secure use of AI coding platforms, and partnering with technical teams in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

Lead security reviews for enterprise applications and integrated platforms, identifying weaknesses related to authentication, authorization, data handling, and service communication. Establish guardrails for AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and similar platforms to promote secure coding and responsible usage. Work directly with engineering and platform teams to embed application security practices into design, development, and deployment activities. Assess cloud and infrastructure configurations with attention to identity controls, secrets protection, logging, and network security fundamentals. Provide practical remediation guidance for vulnerabilities discovered in applications, APIs, and supporting environments. Support security improvements across ERP and business system integrations where secure data exchange and access control are critical. Drive adoption of security standards and influence teams through periods of rapid change and evolving technical priorities. Requirements Demonstrated hands-on experience securing enterprise applications and platforms in active development environments. Strong practitioner-level background in application security, including vulnerability identification and risk reduction. Solid understanding of authentication, authorization, transport security, and data exposure risks across connected systems. Experience governing or securing AI coding assistants such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or comparable developer tools. Working knowledge of cloud and platform security fundamentals, including identity and access management, secrets management, logging, and networking. Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and ongoing change. Experience with ERP-related technologies or adjacent business application ecosystems is preferred, including exposure to ABAP, Epicor, business requirements documentation, change management, or Oracle NetSuite technologies. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.