AI Prompt Security Engineer - Remote, United States - Allstate Insurance Company

Description

The world isn't standing still, and neither is Allstate. We're moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking bold steps to better serve customers' evolving needs. That's why now is an exciting time to join our team. You'll have opportunities to take risks, challenge the status quo and shape the future for the greater good.

You'll do all this in an environment of excellence and the highest ethical standards – a place where values such as integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramount. We empower every employee to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. Our people are our greatest strength, and we work as one team in service of our customers and communities.

Everything we do at Allstate is driven by a shared purpose: to protect people from life's uncertainties so they can realize their hopes and dreams. For more than 89 years we've thrived by staying a step ahead of whatever's coming next – to give customers peace of mind no matter what changes they face. We acted with conviction to advocate for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws. We help give survivors of domestic violence a voice through financial empowerment. We've been an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, digital photo claims and, more recently, device and identity protection.

We are the Good Hands. We don't follow the trends. We set them.

Job Summary

Allstate is embarking on a journey using GenAI and LLMs to develop new products and new techniques that power Allstate's Information Security Program. The AI Prompt Security Engineer will be responsible for creating efficient and effective prompts for our GenAI and LLM products. The AI Prompt Security Engineer will also work closely with data science and software development teams to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities in their use and integration of GenAI. The AI Prompt Security Engineer will also be responsible for evaluating, recommending, and implementing GenAI security related controls in an automated continuous integration/deployment environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, refine, and test text prompts to ensure they yield the desired outcome.
• Conduct threat modeling exercises to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities in AI systems, working closely with AI development teams to integrate security into the design and development processes.
• Perform security assessments on AI applications and systems to identify and address vulnerabilities. Develop and implement testing methodologies to evaluate the security posture of AI models and frameworks.
• Advocate for secure coding practices within AI development teams and provide guidance on integrating security into the AI development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with AI researchers, data scientists, and software engineers to address security concerns throughout the AI development process. Work with cross-functional teams to integrate security into the overall software development lifecycle.
• Document security processes, guidelines, and best practices for AI development. Generate reports on the security status of AI systems and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Conduct training sessions to raise awareness among AI development teams about security best practices. Stay informed about the latest developments in AI security and share knowledge within the organization.
• Assess and enhance the security of Allstate's AI models, ensuring they are resilient against adversarial attacks.
• Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data used in AI models. Implement data privacy and protection measures, especially when dealing with sensitive or personal information.
• Stay updated on relevant regulations and standards related to AI security and ensure compliance. Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to align AI systems with industry and regulatory requirements.

Essential Criteria

• 5+ years' overall experience in information technology field
• 3+ years' experience in a software or application development field such as Software Developer, Architect, Software Quality Assurance, or Application Security Engineer
• Proficiency in at least one of the following development languages: C#, C++, Java, .NET, , or Python
• Strong understanding of GenAI, LLM, or Prompt Engineering
• Solid knowledge of the OWASP Top 10 or the OWASP LLM Top 10
• Be creative, organized, responsive, and a thorough problem solver
• Strong business acumen with an ability to work
• Possess a restlessness or desire to break into things
• Be a strong self-starter who can operate independently
• Excellent oral/written presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with senior executive leadership
• Proficiency in preparation of presentations, analytical reports, and documents regarding program operational status, achievement, and performance

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.

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As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide a competitive salary – but that's just the beginning. Our Total Rewards package also offers benefits like tuition assistance, medical and dental insurance, as well as a robust pension and 401(k). Plus, you'll have access to a wide variety of programs to help you balance your work and personal life -- including a generous paid time off policy. For a full description of Allstate's benefits, visit

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Compensation offered for this role is $84, ,000 per year and is based on experience and qualifications.

Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

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