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Information Security Engineer

Technology Innovation Institute Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 10 Mar 2025

Financial

  • Estimate: $60k - $90k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Intermediate
  • English: Professional

Position

AI71 is an applied research team dedicated to creating helpful and responsible AI agents for knowledge workers. We are looking for a talented Security Engineer to join our team and ensure that our AI-driven solutions are secure, compliant, and resilient from the ground up.

As a Security Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that the infrastructure, systems, and data involved in our large language model (LLM)-powered solutions are secure and protected. You will work closely with product teams, DevOps, and AI experts to design, implement, and maintain security measures that safeguard our AI models, client data, and AI solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Security Architecture & Design: Design secure architectures for LLM-based solutions; implement security measures for sensitive data protection.
  • Threat Detection & Response: Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats; lead investigations into potential incidents.
  • Vulnerability Management: Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits.
  • Data Privacy & Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA; implement data privacy policies.
  • Cloud Security: Oversee the security of cloud-based AI infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Security Automation: Automate security monitoring, incident response, and patching processes.
  • Model Security: Ensure secure deployment of LLM models, maintaining model integrity.
  • Collaboration & Training: Integrate security best practices into the AI development lifecycle; provide training on security protocols.
  • Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive security documentation and report on security status to senior management.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in a security engineering role focusing on infrastructure, application, and cloud security.
  • Experience securing machine learning models and strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Familiarity with AI/ML-specific security challenges and hands-on experience with security automation tools.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automating security tasks.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with securing AI/ML applications involving NLP or LLM technologies.
  • Certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, AWS Certified Security Specialty).
  • Familiarity with threat modeling and risk management frameworks.

Why Join Us:

  • Work with cutting-edge AI technologies to create secure, innovative solutions.
  • Competitive salary and benefits, including flexible work arrangements.
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development.
  • Join a dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative culture that values security, innovation, and teamwork.
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About Technology Innovation Institute

The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) is a pioneering global research institute that focuses on applied research and new-age technology. TII is the applied research pillar of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) that was established to drive the R&D strategy of Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE.