Artificial Intelligence Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

The Artificial Intelligence Senior Cybersecurity Engineer will lead the secure design, deployment, and governance of artificial intelligence solutions across the bank. The Artificial Intelligence Senior Cyber Security Engineer will serve as the bridge between cybersecurity, technology, development, and business operations, ensuring that all AI-driven tools, models, and platforms are integrated securely and aligned with regulatory, privacy and ethical standards. The Artificial Intelligence Senior Cybersecurity Engineer will play a key role in protecting the bank’s data, AI models and infrastructure while enabling innovation in customer service, fraud detection, compliance monitoring and operational efficiency.

Location listed is preferred office location but other locations and working remotely within the Renasant footprint may be considered based upon convenience and business necessity.

RENASANT BANK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with AI/ML teams to design and implement secure architectures for AI systems, including large language models, predictive analytics platforms and automated decision-making tools
• Implement encryption, access control, monitoring and auditing for AI model development and deployment
• Ensure AI supply chain integrity by evaluating third-party AI/ML tools, APIs and model dependencies
• Identify and mitigate AI-specific threats such as model poisoning, adversarial attacks, data leakage, prompt injection and model inversion
• Conduct penetration testing exercises on AI systems to proactively identify vulnerabilities
• Develop and maintain AI-specific incident response playbooks and coordinate response to AI-related security incidents
• Collaborate with data, IT and cybersecurity teams to integrate AI securely into fraud detection, anti-money laundering and customer experience systems
• Provide expert guidance on AI security to executives, business units and technology partners
• Lead training and awareness programs on secure AI use for developers and business stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with banking, data privacy and AI-specific regulations (e.g., GDPR, NIST AI Risk Management Framework, OCC, FFIEC)
• Establish secure AI development lifecycle (SAIDLC) practices within the bank’s broader software development lifecycle
• Work with legal, risk and compliance teams to integrate responsible AI governance into daily operations
• Develop monitoring systems for AI model behavior to detect bias, drift or anomalies that may indicate compromise
• Integrate AI into daily banking operations such as automated customer support, risk scoring and internal process automation
• Ensure that AI-powered decisioning systems are explainable, auditable and resilient against manipulation
• Integrate AI security tools with existing security infrastructure such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) and SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response) platforms to enhance threat detection and response capabilities
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems or related field required; Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence or Data Science preferred
• CISSP, CCSP, GIAC (Machine Learning Security), or AI ethics/security certifications preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of cybersecurity experience
• Minimum of 2 years of AI/ML security, data protection or secure software engineering experience
• Proven experience securing AI/ML environments (on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid)
• Advanced knowledge of machine learning pipelines, data protection techniques, and adversarial AI defenses
• Strong background in secure system design, Active Directory, current operating systems, architecture and cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, including network security, endpoint protection and threat hunting, alongside deep expertise in machine learning algorithms, AI security tools and high-level understanding of programming languages
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise security tools like SIEM, EDR, CASB and a solid grasp of cloud infrastructure security (AWS, Azure, Google, etc) and Active Directory
• Good knowledge of regulatory frameworks impacting AI in financial services (OCC, FFIEC, GDPR, NIST AI RMF)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proven ability of cross-functional leadership and successfully delivering secure technology solutions in a complex, regulated environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand or sit; kneel, stoop, or squat; use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Work Environment

The Bank’s professional working environment requires employees to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Employees must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills when working closely with internal business partners and external clients. Employees may be exposed to confidential and propriety information within the working environment, therefore, must uphold confidentiality at all times. Due to the possibility of being exposed to high risk situations (i.e. robbery), detailed instructions and procedures are required to be followed at all times to safeguard the Bank’s employees, customers, and assets.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. The principal duties and responsibilities enumerated are all essential job functions except for those that begin with the word “May”.

This job description is intended to describe the normal level of work required by the person performing the work. The principle duties outlined are the essential responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned as needs arise. Job requirements and/or processes may be modified to reasonably accommodate persons with a disability as required by law.

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