AI Security Consultant

IOActive, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work with industry leader in cyber sec

Access to world-class technical teams

High-energy collaborative team

Flexibility—remote or office

Opportunities for travel

Competitive compensation and bonuses

Job summary

IOActive in Seattle seeks an AI Security Consultant to identify and mitigate risks in AI models, applications and data pipelines. You will secure environments, report findings and document protocols and procedures.

You’ll design security protocols for AI/ML systems, review AI-driven apps against threats, perform threat modeling, monitor for anomalies and help integrate security across engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Deep background in cybersecurity focused on AI/ML and gen AI systems.
• Strong understanding of ML workflows, model architecture and data pipelines.
• Experience with adversarial ML, prompt injection, model extraction, data leakage.
• Proficient in Python and ML frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch.
• Understanding of AI governance, model explainability and ethical AI.
• Ability to work independently under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security protocols for AI/ML systems and infrastructure, models and data pipelines.
• Review applications and services using AI against both generic and AI specific threats.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments.
• Monitor systems for anomalous behaviors.
• Assess and secure end points and APIs for model access and inference.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, engineers, data scientists and IT to integrate security into systems and infrastructure.
• Deliver client reports on AI security protocols and policies, and document best practices.
• Develop and implement AI security training for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Python

AI/ML security

Threat modeling

Education

Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Machine Learning or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

"Making the world a safer and more secure place."

It’s our mission, plain and simple. It drives everything we do – from research to client work to community involvement. And it unifies our global team into an elite force with integrity, fierce passion, and relentless creativity that doesn’t just “push the envelope” or “think outside the box.” We shred the envelope, crush the box, and we have fun doing it. We are always looking for people who share our mission to join us.

About IOActive

IOActive, a trusted partner for Global 1000 enterprises, provides research‑fueled security services across all industries. Our cutting‑edge cybersecurity teams provide highly specialized technical and programmatic services including full‑stack penetration testing, program efficacy assessments, and hardware hacking. IOActive brings a unique attacker’s perspective to every engagement to maximize cybersecurity investments and improve the security posture and operational resiliency of our clients. Founded in 1998, IOActive is headquartered in Seattle with global operations, including state‑of‑the‑art hardware hacking labs in Seattle, WA, Madrid, Spain and Cheltenham, UK.

Who you are

As an AI Security Consultant, you will be responsible for identifying and mitigating risks in AI models, applications and data pipelines to ensure the security, integrity and availability of these systems. You will work with internal stakeholders and clients to secure environments, report findings, and document protocols, policies and procedures.

What you’ll do

• Design and implement security protocols for AI/ML systems and infrastructure, models and data pipelines.
• Review applications and services using AI against both generic and AI specific threats.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments.
• Monitor systems for anomalous behaviors.
• Assess and secure end points and APIs for model access and inference.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, engineers, data scientists and IT to integrate security into systems and infrastructure.
• Deliver client reports on AI security protocols and policies, and document best practices.
• Develop and implement AI security training for internal and external stakeholders.

What you’ll bring

• Deep background in cybersecurity focused in AI/ML, securing models and gen AI systems, preferably in a professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of machine learning workflows, model architecture and data pipelines.
• Experience with adversarial ML, prompt injection, model extraction, data leakage, etc.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Python and common ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.
• Understanding of AI governance, model explainability and ethical AI principles.
• The ability to work independently under deadlines.
• Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Machine Learning or a related field.

What We Offer

• A chance to work with an industry leader in cyber security
• Access to world‑class technical teams and research
• A high‑energy, collaborative team that values innovation
• Flexibility—work remotely or from the office as needed
• Opportunities for travel
• Competitive compensation and performance‑based incentives

If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s talk!

Compensation range – $75,000 – $175,000 depending on location and experience level.

Why IOActive

We have over 25 years of experience that’s established and stable; yet high‑growth with the energy, passion and dynamic work environment of a startup. We are renowned for our innovation and thought leadership within our high‑profile, cutting edge space. We’re one of “the good guys” doing crazy cool stuff to thwart bad guys in a critically important business, social and political arena. Our work is great fun with great importance. Above all else, we value our people and our customers. Relationships matter.

IOActive is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. IOActive makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.