We are seeking a skilled and proactive Security Engineer to protect our AI systems, data, and infrastructure against evolving security threats. In this role, you will design, implement, and manage security measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security into every layer of our development and deployment processes.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Security Design and Implementation: Design and implement security architectures for AI systems, cloud environments, and data pipelines. Integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Threat Detection and Response: Monitor and analyze security events to detect potential threats or breaches. Respond to incidents and conduct root cause analysis.
- Vulnerability Management: Perform regular security assessments, including penetration testing and vulnerability scanning. Collaborate with development teams to address vulnerabilities.
- Compliance and Governance: Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001). Develop and maintain security policies and procedures.
- Security Training and Awareness: Conduct security awareness training for employees and serve as a security advocate within the organization.
- Collaboration and Research: Work closely with AI researchers, data scientists, and engineers to identify and mitigate risks unique to AI systems.
Qualifications:
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Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in security engineering or information security.
- Strong understanding of security principles, cryptography, and network protocols.
- Hands-on experience with security tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their security frameworks.
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Preferred Skills:
- Experience securing machine learning models or AI platforms.
- Knowledge of adversarial machine learning and AI-specific attack vectors.
- Relevant certifications (CISSP, CEH, OSCP).
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work on groundbreaking AI technologies with a focus on security and ethics, alongside a talented team. Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates.
Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time.
About Us:
AI71 is an applied research team dedicated to creating helpful and responsible AI agents for knowledge workers. Working closely with our industry partners, our cross-functional teams of AI experts build products grounded in cutting-edge research.
