About Us

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.

Allstate operate a very flexible hybrid working policy that will allow you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager with a blend of remote and office working for NI based employees as well as condensed working patterns (4 day week/9 day fortnight). Employees based in GB will be employed on a permanent remote working contract.

Join our team and you’ll find challenge and reward in a culture of innovation, support and balance. 

Location

Northern Ireland/ Remote, GB

Your role in the team

Allstate Enterprise Solutions (AES) team 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.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Drafting, refining, and testing text prompts to make sure they are yielding 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.

An Ideal Candidate Must:
 

• Be creative, organized, responsive, and a thorough problem solver
• Possess a 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.
• Have excellent oral/written presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with senior executive leadership
• Be proficient in preparation of presentations, analytical reports, and documents regarding program operational status, achievement, and performance.

So, what are the essential criteria to apply?

• All candidates must evidence an existing right to work in the UK'
• Minimum 5 years of 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
• Proficient in at least one of the following development languages:  C#, C++, Java, .NET, Node.js, or Python
• Possess a strong understanding of GenAI, LLM, or Prompt Engineering
• Knowledge of the OWASP Top 10 or the OWASP LLM Top 10

We also have some desirable criteria

• Understanding of Agile/XP/Scrum/Kanban
• Understanding of Test Driven Development built on User Stories
• Understanding of Continuous Integration/Testing/Delivery/CI/CD
• Familiarity with cloud architecture and services, such as AWS.
• Familiarity with code reviews and penetration testing preferred.
• OSCP, OSCE, OSWE, CEH, or GWAPT Certifications are a major plus.   

What we offer

As Digital DNA’s Workplace of the Year 2020 & 2022 winners, we offer a generous benefits package that includes flexible annual leave entitlement, dental and healthcare insurance, an attractive pension package and discounts on gym memberships, public transport and parking.

Allstate invests heavily in your development, as an employee you will have access to multiple world-class learning platforms and courses from our award-winning in-house Learning & Development team.

We pride ourselves in providing clear career paths and opportunities for internal mobility allowing you to further develop within the organisation.

We encourage a better work life balance and you’ll have the opportunity to apply for various flexible working arrangements.

Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants.  This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.

Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 13th March 2024

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