Senior Information Security Engineer – AI & Application Security
Job Description
Owns security assessment of the firm’s AI platforms and AI-enabled tools, including vendor-provided platforms such as Harvey and Microsoft Copilot, applying the OWASP Top 10 for LLMs and the firm’s AI governance framework as the baseline evaluation standard.
Designs and executes testing for prompt injection, jailbreaking, data leakage, and cross-client isolation in retrieval-augmented and agentic AI platforms, producing evidence that one client’s data cannot influence another client’s outputs in support of the firm’s information barrier and privilege obligations.
Evaluates and hardens API and integration security across AI platforms, automation tooling, and connected data systems, including authentication and authorization, gateway policies, rate limiting, and anomaly detection for misuse or exfiltration through legitimate channels.
Conducts ongoing security and configuration assessments of the firm’s Azure, SaaS, and on-premises applications and services to identify misconfigurations, design weaknesses, and development errors.
Serves as the embedded security partner to the Catalyst Studio and AI and Automation teams, participating in design reviews and ensuring security requirements are defined before build begins.
Builds and reports metrics on application and AI security posture in business terms relevant to legal operations.
What Is Expected
Ability to problem-solve
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment (e.g., via phone, web/videoconference)
Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-orientated environment
Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others, as appropriate
Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation
Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
Ability to take direction and accept supervision
Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations
Ability to work effectively with co-workers in a team oriented collaborative environment
What We Offer
- Flexible working environment for work-life success
- Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
- Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
- Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
- Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
- Generous paid time off
Pay and Benefits
The anticipated initial salary for someone who is hired into this position is $160,200 - $183,100. Actual initial salary may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location where the position is filled, in all cases consistent with applicable law. This is an exempt role and the initial salary range listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for professional staff, which includes, but is not limited to, a discretionary bonus; life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Faegre Drinker, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws.