AI Platform Security Engineer
Pay range: USD $32.16 - $65.77 / Hour
Your opportunity
At Schwab, you're empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us "challenge the status quo" and transform the finance industry together.
We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location(s).
The Schwab Cybersecurity Services (SCS) organization is a centralized Center of Excellence (COE) within Schwab Technology Services (STS) that provides security services to advance Schwab's security posture of critical assets.
The AI Security Engineering Team is specialized group within SCS responsible for securing the design, deployment, and operation of AI systems across the enterprise. We are looking for the right candidate to join our team as an AI Platform Security Engineer with responsibilities that include:
• Supporting the integration and operation of AI Tools within the enterprise ecosystem.
• Assisting with proxy and policy configurations, monitoring AI traffic for security anomalies, documenting playbooks for incident response, and collaborating with senior platform engineers to enhance observability and detections.
• The role will also involve hands-on work with security proxies, logging pipelines, and network security frameworks.
What you have
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Basic knowledge of network security, proxies, and SIEM tools
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Exposure to scripting (Python, PowerShell, or Bash)
• Strong interest in AI technologies and willingness to learn security controls for AI/ML systems
• Good communication and documentation skills
Demonstrate These Behaviors:
• Analytical Thinking: Proactively asks questions when faced with ambiguity, using data to support conclusions.
• Forward Thinking: Shows curiosity about AI security trends and actively explores innovative solutions.
• Collaboration: Works openly with team members, shares findings, and contributes to documentation and playbooks.
• Resilience: Responds to incidents with composure, learns from setbacks, and applies lessons quickly.
• Judgment & Escalation: Balances independence with knowing when to escalate issues to senior engineers.
In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
What's in it for you
At Schwab, you're empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration-so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you - both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program