Information Technology Security Analyst

Brooksource; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT security firm is seeking an IT Security Analyst II focused on securing AI/ML systems. This role involves conducting security assessments, identifying risks, implementing security controls, and developing governance frameworks. Candidates should have 2-5 years of cybersecurity experience and exposure to AI systems. Strong communication skills are essential for collaboration across legal, compliance, and engineering teams. This is a key role in ensuring that AI applications meet security standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in cybersecurity or related security role.
• Hands-on exposure to AI/ML or Generative AI systems.
• Understanding of AI-specific security risks, including bias and explainability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security reviews and risk assessments of AI/ML systems.
• Identify and implement AI-specific security controls.
• Support the development of AI security policies and standards.

Skills

Cybersecurity

AI/ML systems

Risk assessment

Collaboration

Communication

Job description

Role Overview

The IT Security Analyst II (AI / Product Security) is a junior–mid level role within the Product Security organization, focused on securing AI/ML systems, including Generative and Agentic AI. This position partners closely with Data & AI, Product Engineering, Legal, Compliance, and Privacy teams to embed security controls throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and ensure AI-enabled applications meet enterprise security standards and evolving regulatory requirements.

The analyst will help assess and mitigate AI-specific risks, contribute to AI security governance, and support tooling and processes that improve visibility, protection, and accountability across AI platforms and data pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct security reviews and risk assessments of AI/ML systems, including LLMs, generative models, agent workflows, and supporting data pipelines
• Identify, document, and help implement AI-specific security controls such as model validation, bias mitigation, explainability, and data protection measures
• Assess and mitigate emerging AI threats including prompt injection, model misuse, data leakage, and unauthorized model behavior
• Support the development and enforcement of AI security policies, standards, and guidelines aligned with NIST, ISO, and emerging AI regulatory frameworks
• Partner with product, engineering, data, legal, and compliance teams to ensure AI solutions are designed and deployed securely from inception through production
• Support security tooling and processes related to AI observability, model scanning, monitoring, and secure data handling
• Contribute to training, documentation, and awareness efforts to promote secure AI development practices across technical teams
• Assist with audits, risk reporting, and governance activities related to AI systems and regulated environments

Required Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, product security, application security, or a related security role
• Hands-on exposure to AI/ML or Generative AI systems, either through security assessments, engineering collaboration, or platform support
• Understanding of AI-specific security risks, including model validation, bias, prompt injection, data protection, and explainability concepts
• Familiarity with secure SDLC practices and working within cross-functional product or engineering teams
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate security concepts for technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working in regulated environments or industries with strong governance and compliance requirements is highly valued

Nice to Have / Preferred Experience

• Exposure to AI governance frameworks, model risk management, or responsible AI initiatives
• Familiarity with cloud-based AI platforms, data pipelines, or MLOps tooling
• Knowledge of relevant standards or guidance such as NIST AI RMF, ISO security standards, or emerging AI regulations
• Experience supporting security reviews for customer-facing or enterprise-scale products

Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.