AI Security, Engineer

Position: AI Security, Engineer
Location: Plano, Texas
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Job ID: 169004

Job Overview:
The Client Technology team is seeking a highly motivated AI Security Engineer to secure AI/ML systems and infrastructure. This role is ideal for individuals with a strong background in cybersecurity and a passion for artificial intelligence. The candidate will be responsible for identifying and mitigating risks in AI models, data pipelines, and AI-powered applications, ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of AI systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement security controls for AI/ML systems, including model training, inference, and data pipelines.
• Identify and mitigate threats such as model inversion, data poisoning, adversarial attacks, and prompt injection.
• Collaborate with data scientists, ML engineers, and DevOps teams to integrate security into the AI/ML lifecycle.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for AI systems and algorithms.
• Monitor AI systems for anomalous behavior and potential misuse.
• Secure APIs and endpoints used for model access and inference.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) in AI workflows.
• Develop and enforce AI security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Stay current with emerging threats and research in AI/ML security.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 1 year focused on AI/ML systems.
• Strong understanding of machine learning workflows, model architectures, and data pipelines.
• Familiarity with AI-specific threats such as adversarial ML, model extraction, and data leakage.
• Experience with Python and ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Knowledge of secure software development practices and DevSecOps principles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with securing LLMs and generative AI systems.
• Familiarity with AI governance, model explainability, and ethical AI principles.
• Hands-on experience with tools like IBM Adversarial Robustness Toolbox, Microsoft Counterfit, or similar.

Certifications:

• Certified AI Security Specialist (CAISS)
• GIAC Machine Learning Security Engineer (GMSE)
• CISSP, OSCP, or CEH with AI/ML experience

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Pay Range: $90 - $95 Hourly on W2

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.

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