Lead Cyber Security Consultant

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Job Title: Lead Cyber Security Research Consultant
Iselin, NJ
Pay Rate:
12 Month Contract W2 Only.

We are seeking a senior cybersecurity expert to lead security research, framework development, and technical strategy supporting AI-driven solutions. This role will serve as the primary cybersecurity subject matter expert, partnering with AI/ML, engineering, and enterprise security teams to ensure secure design, threat readiness, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Serve as the lead technical consultant on cybersecurity including threat modeling, risk assessment, secure coding, and compliance.

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  Research emerging threats and translate findings into security requirements for AI models and platforms.

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  Define and maintain data-driven risk frameworks (e.g., Cyber Risk Rubric) to support AI risk prioritization.

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  Partner with AI/ML teams to design security validation experiments and evaluate model effectiveness.

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  Mentor teams on cybersecurity best practices and elevate overall security maturity.

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  Act as liaison between AI development teams and broader cybersecurity organization.

Basic Qualifications:

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  Bachelor s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.

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  8+ years of cybersecurity experience (security research, threat intelligence, or security architecture).

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  Strong knowledge of threat modeling, vulnerability management, and secure development practices.

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  Experience working with AI/ML or data-driven technologies preferred.

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  Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.