AI Security Analyst

Allied Resources Technical Consultants; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 68,880 - 88,166; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm located in Allentown seeks a Junior to Mid-Level IT Security Analyst II specializing in AI and Emerging Technology Security. This contract role involves securing AI-enabled applications, embedding security controls into AI/ML models, and identifying threats unique to AI. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, with at least 2 years of cybersecurity experience, preferably in AI/ML environments. Strong communication skills and knowledge of cloud-native security concepts are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity, especially with AI/ML environments.
• Understanding of AI/ML concepts, model training, and data labeling.
• Familiarity with core security domains like authentication and encryption.

Responsibilities

• Embed security controls into AI/ML models and applications across the SDLC.
• Conduct security reviews of Generative AI and traditional ML models.
• Identify and mitigate AI-specific threats like prompt injection and data poisoning.

Skills

Cybersecurity

AI/ML Environment Exposure

Communication Skills

Collaboration in Agile Teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

Cloud-native Security Concepts

AI Security Platforms

Microsoft Purview

Job description

Allied Resources Technical Consultants provided pay range

This range is provided by Allied Resources Technical Consultants. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $64.00/hr

IT Security Analyst II – AI & Emerging Technology Security (Contract)

We are seeking a Junior to Mid-Level IT Security Analyst with hands-on exposure to AI, Generative AI, and Agentic AI security. This role supports a Product Security organization focused on implementing security guardrails for AI-enabled applications. You will work closely with Data, AI, and Product teams to secure machine learning pipelines, large language models, and agent-based systems in a cloud-native enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Embed security controls into AI/ML models, LLM-based applications, and agentic workflows across the SDLC
• Conduct security reviews of Generative AI, traditional ML models, and supporting data pipelines
• Identify and mitigate AI-specific threats such as prompt injection, data poisoning, model abuse, and insecure agents
• Support and apply AI security standards aligned with NIST, ISO, and emerging AI governance frameworks
• Partner with legal, compliance, and privacy teams on AI risk management and regulatory requirements
• Assist in evaluating and operating AI security and observability tools for model monitoring and data protection
• Contribute to internal guidance and training on secure AI development practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related discipline
• 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with exposure to AI/ML environments
• Experience with cloud-native security concepts and threat modeling
• Understanding of AI/ML concepts including model training, inference, data labeling, and adversarial attacks
• Familiarity with core security domains such as authentication, encryption, network security, and IAM
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within agile or SAFe-based teams

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with AI security platforms such as Zenity or HiddenLayer
• Familiarity with Microsoft security and AI governance tooling, including Microsoft Purview (data governance / DLP)
• Exposure to Power Platform, Power BI, or low-code environments, especially implementing DLP or data governance controls
• Experience with AI model governance or AI security programs
• Security or cloud certifications (e.g., CCSK, CEH, or AI-focused credentials)
• Scripting or automation experience for security testing and validation

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting