AI Security Engineer

The AI Security Engineer at ISC2 is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks associated with artificial intelligence and machine learning systems. The role involves evaluating AI/ML pipelines, large language models, and AI-powered products for vulnerabilities and threats, and embedding security controls throughout the AI development lifecycle.

Location: Remote (UK)

Salary: £50,550 -£67,811/Yr

Responsibilities

• Perform security assessments of AI/ML systems, including threat modeling, adversarial testing, and evaluation of AI-powered products.
• Evaluate AI/ML implementations for vulnerabilities such as prompt injection, jailbreaking, model inversion, data poisoning, membership inference, and adversarial attacks.
• Define and implement secure AI development lifecycle (AI-SDLC) standards, including secure model training, data governance, and deployment guardrails.
• Conduct third-party AI vendor and supply chain risk assessments, evaluating API-based AI services for data handling, privacy, and security.
• Partner with engineering and product teams for security reviews and risk acceptance for AI features.
• Monitor AI threat landscape, emerging attack techniques, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Support ISO/IEC 27001:2022 ISMS by mapping AI risk controls and contributing to risk treatment plans.
• Develop and deliver training on responsible AI use, threats, and secure integration.
• Contribute to ISC2’s thought leadership in AI security through content, certification, and research.

Requirements

• Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) and cloud AI services (Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI).
• Knowledge of AI governance frameworks: NIST AI RMF, OWASP Top 10 for LLMs, MITRE ATLAS, EU AI Act.
• Foundation in application and infrastructure security, including web testing, network security, and secure coding (Python, JavaScript).
• Relevant certifications: CISSP, CSSLP, GWEB, GMLSC, or emerging AI security certifications; ISC2 certifications valued.
• Research, publication, conference presentations, or open-source contributions in AI security.

Benefits

• The pay range for this position is £50,550 -£67,811/Yr.
• Information regarding comprehensive benefits is available.

Additional Information

• Travel up to 10%, including overnight and international.
• Work during normal and extended hours as needed.
• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing, analyzing AI models, reviewing architectures, and documentation.
• Use of office equipment such as computers and monitors.
• Dexterity required for operating computer peripherals.