Overview
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
Conflict Resolution
Cloud Security
Collaboration
Communication
Computer Science
Cryptography
Algorithms
Analytical Skill
Data Security
Documentation
Encryption
Evaluation
Articulate
Artificial Intelligence
Management
Mentorship
Penetration Testing
Information Security Governance
Innovation
Leadership
Machine Learning (ML)
Certified Ethical Hacker
Data Loss Prevention
FOCUS
Security Architecture
Process Improvement
Regulatory Compliance
Research
Research and Development
ISO 9000
Information Security
OSCP
Privacy
Problem Solving
Technical Training
Testing
Training
Vulnerability Assessment
CISSP
Reporting
Standard Operating Procedure
System Security
Technical Communication
Access Control
Job Details
AI Security Engineer Location: O'Fallon, Missouri (hybrid schedule - 3 days/week onsite) Duration: 12 Months
- What are your top 3 required technical skills?
- AI Security - Model Evaluations, Implementation Evaluations
- Cloud Security
- Data Privacy/Security minded - this is a role focused on securing AI not using AI for the organization
- Duration of assignment? Is there an anticipated opportunity for conversion or extension? 1 year; open to conversion if funding allows and skillset aligns
- What is the name of your group? How does it fit into the overall Mastercard organization? Data Protection and AI Security; we are aligned to the Emerging Corporate Security Solutions program within Corporate Security. We support the organization s implementations of Cryptography, Data Security (including Data Loss Prevention) and AI Security.
- What program will this person be supporting? Will this person be a part of a Guild? If so, which one and how will they be contributing? Supporting Emerging Corporate Security Solutions, I don t think they need to be aligned to a guild.
- What is your team s main responsibility? AI Security team will be responsible for security AI implementations across Mastercard - including reviewing AI Implementations and identifying deviations from published standards, defining new standards needed in alignment with regulatory and emerging threats, vendor and tool evaluations (Model Evaluation, Guardrails, Red Team Testing), process improvements, and AI Security Governance.
- What soft skills would you like to see in a candidate?
- Communication - important to be able to articulate findings
- Motivated - a lot of this work will be individual delivery; we need someone who is self-motivated who can work independently and seek assistance and guidance when needed. As well as identify areas/gaps for improvement
- What technical level of technical competency is required to fulfill this position? [please use the terms: Foundational, Intermediate, Advanced or Expert] Advanced
What will be your interview process? [Phone, Teams, Zoom, On-Site, 1x1, Panel Interview, # Rounds, etc.]
Round 1 - Teams - 2 Engineers from Team Round 2 - Teams - Panel Review with Business Security Engineers Round 3 - Teams - Manager
Job Description Summary
As an Information Security Engineer specializing in AI Security, you will be at the forefront of protecting our AI systems and data. Your role will involve deep technical expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced security measures to safeguard our AI infrastructure from sophisticated threats and vulnerabilities. You will be instrumental in ensuring the robustness, confidentiality, and availability of our AI-driven solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Security Architecture Design: Architect and implement robust security frameworks for AI systems, including authoring of secure coding practices and secure design principles.
- Vulnerability Assessment: Identify, implement and manage tooling and methodologies for penetration testing on AI models and systems to identify and remediate security weaknesses.
- Secure AI Development: Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to integrate security best practices into the AI development lifecycle, including secure model training, validation, and deployment. Support security engineers in the evaluation of AI systems being developed and implemented.
- Compliance and Standards: Keep track of emerging industry standards, regulations, and best practices for AI security, such as NIST, ISO, and GDPR.
- Research and Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI security, conduct research, and contribute to the development of innovative security solutions.
- Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and document standard operating procedures, protocols, and security reports, including assessment-based findings and recommendations for further system security enhancement.
- Advisory and Support: Provide guidance and support on security matters, including answering queries, providing feedback, and advising on best practices
- Technical Training and Mentorship: Provide technical training and mentorship to team members and stakeholders on AI security principles and practices.
- Experimentation and POCs: Design and execute experiments and proof of concepts (POCs) to validate emerging threats and security solutions. Conduct R&D to explore new methodologies and technologies for enhancing AI security.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in information security, with a strong focus on AI security.
- In-depth knowledge of AI technologies, machine learning algorithms, and data protection techniques.
- Proven expertise in designing and implementing security measures for AI systems, including secure coding, encryption, and access controls.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Excellent technical communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
Job Description Summary
As an Information Security Engineer specializing in AI Security, you will be at the forefront of protecting our AI systems and data. Your role will involve deep technical expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced security measures to safeguard our AI infrastructure from sophisticated threats and vulnerabilities. You will be instrumental in ensuring the robustness, confidentiality, and availability of our AI-driven solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Security Architecture Design: Architect and implement robust security frameworks for AI systems, including authoring of secure coding practices and secure design principles.
- Vulnerability Assessment: Identify, implement and manage tooling and methodologies for penetration testing on AI models and systems to identify and remediate security weaknesses.
- Secure AI Development: Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to integrate security best practices into the AI development lifecycle, including secure model training, validation, and deployment. Support security engineers in the evaluation of AI systems being developed and implemented.
- Compliance and Standards: Keep track of emerging industry standards, regulations, and best practices for AI security, such as NIST, ISO, and GDPR.
- Research and Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI security, conduct research, and contribute to the development of innovative security solutions.
- Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and document standard operating procedures, protocols, and security reports, including assessment-based findings and recommendations for further system security enhancement.
- Advisory and Support: Provide guidance and support on security matters, including answering queries, providing feedback, and advising on best practices
- Technical Training and Mentorship: Provide technical training and mentorship to team members and stakeholders on AI security principles and practices.
- Experimentation and POCs: Design and execute experiments and proof of concepts (POCs) to validate emerging threats and security solutions. Conduct R&D to explore new methodologies and technologies for enhancing AI security.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in information security, with a strong focus on AI security.
- In-depth knowledge of AI technologies, machine learning algorithms, and data protection techniques.
- Proven expertise in designing and implementing security measures for AI systems, including secure coding, encryption, and access controls.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Excellent technical communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
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