AI Security Engineer

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

AI Security
Cyber Security
Machine Learning (ML)
OSCP
Python
PyTorch
TensorFlow
Artificial Intelligence

Job Details

AVA Consulting is an AI Security Engineer

Location: Plano, TX

U.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.

Company Background: Our client, a major employer in the area, is looking for an AI Security, Engineer to be part of its team in its North American operations.

Description:

  • Client is looking for a highly motivated person to fill a role as an AI Security, Engineer.
  • We are seeking a forward-thinking AI Security Engineer to help secure client s AI/ML systems and infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in cybersecurity and a passion for artificial intelligence. You will be responsible for identifying and mitigating risks in AI models, data pipelines, and AI-powered applications, ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our 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.

Requirements:

Required Skills

  • 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 Skills:

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

NOTE: Interested Candidates can apply by sending their Updated Resume and Contact Details.

Ron Tolson

AVA Consulting

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