We are looking for AI Security Engineer - Remote / Telecommute for our client in Bolingbrook, IL
Job Title: AI Security Engineer - Remote / Telecommute
Job Location: Bolingbrook, IL
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview:
Pay Range: $40.00hr - $45.00hr
Requirement/Must Have:
- 3+ years in security engineering, cloud engineering, or ML engineering, with direct hands-on exposure to AI/ML or LLM-based systems.
- Proficiency in Python and experience with ML/LLM frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Hugging Face, TensorFlow/PyTorch) or AI security tooling (e.g., guardrail frameworks, model scanning tools).
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS/Google Cloud Platform) and cloud-native security controls (IAM, network segmentation, key/secrets management).
- Familiarity with AI-specific threat models: prompt injection, model inversion, data poisoning, insecure output handling, excessive agency (OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and integrating security tooling into automated pipelines.
- Prior retail or PCI-regulated environment experience.
Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain tooling for AI/ML asset discovery, model inventory, and shadow-AI detection across the enterprise.
- Implement security controls for AI pipelines, including data protection, access control, secrets management, and secure model deployment (MLOps/LLMOps security).
- Integrate AI risk signals (e.g., prompt injection attempts, data exfiltration via AI tools, anomalous model behavior) into existing SIEM/SOAR and monitoring platforms.
- Build automated testing and red-teaming harnesses for AI applications (adversarial testing, jailbreak/prompt-injection testing, data leakage testing).
- Support secure integration of third-party and internally built AI/LLM services (API gateways, guardrail middleware, output filtering).
- Collaborate with data science, platform engineering, and application teams to embed security requirements into the AI development lifecycle (secure-by-design, CI/CD gates).
- Document control implementations, runbooks, and technical standards for AI security engineering.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with SIEM/SOAR platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, etc.) and scripting integrations.
- Security certifications (Security+, GCIH, OSCP) or cloud certifications (AWS/Azure Security).
Skills:
- Python.
- LangChain.
- Hugging Face.
- TensorFlow.
- PyTorch.
- Azure.
- AWS.
- Google Cloud Platform.
- IAM.
- CI/CD.
- Infrastructure-as-code.
- SIEM/SOAR.
- Splunk.
- Sentinel.
Qualification And Education:
- 3+ years in security engineering, cloud engineering, or ML engineering.
- Proficiency in Python.
- Experience with ML/LLM frameworks.
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS/Google Cloud Platform).
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Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.
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