AI Security Engineer

Franklin Fitch; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Fitch is seeking an experienced AI Security Engineer to join a global cybersecurity technology company expanding its AI and security capabilities. The role requires addressing threats across AI/ML technologies and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will research threats, perform threat modeling, and develop AI security controls, while supporting the AI development lifecycle with input from Product, Engineering, R&D, and Security teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or related fields.
• Practical experience with AI/ML technologies.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML security risks, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques.
• Experience with security engineering, threat modeling, vulnerability research, or security operations.
• Programming/scripting in Python; Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.

Responsibilities

• Research emerging cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities affecting AI/ML technologies.
• Conduct security assessments, threat modeling, and testing across AI/ML systems and applications.
• Develop security controls, detection capabilities, and mitigations for AI-driven environments.
• Work closely with Product, Engineering, and R&D teams to embed security throughout the AI development lifecycle.
• Produce technical research, documentation, and recommendations around AI security.

Skills

AI/ML security

Threat modeling

Python scripting

Cybersecurity

Security operations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Job description

Our client is a global cybersecurity technology company specializing in AI-driven security solutions. As they continue to expand their AI and cybersecurity capabilities, they are looking for an experienced AI Security Engineer to join their team and help address emerging threats across AI and machine learning technologies.

Job Description:

The AI Security Engineer will work across cybersecurity, AI/ML, and security engineering, helping identify emerging threats, assess vulnerabilities, and develop practical security solutions. The role will involve close collaboration with Product, Engineering, R&D, and Security teams.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Research emerging cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities affecting AI and machine learning technologies
• Conduct security assessments, threat modeling, and testing across AI/ML systems and applications
• Develop security controls, detection capabilities, and mitigations for AI-driven environments
• Work closely with Product, Engineering, and R&D teams to embed security throughout the AI development lifecycle
• Produce technical research, documentation, and recommendations around AI security

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, threat research, or a related field
• Practical experience with Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or AI-enabled technologies
• Strong understanding of AI/ML security risks, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques
• Experience with security engineering, threat modeling, vulnerability research, or security operations
• Programming/scripting experience, ideally with Python, and a Bachelor's Degree or higher in a relevant STEM discipline