Principal Cyber AI Engineer
Phizenix · Remote · San Jose
Job description
The Cyber AI Engineer will drive the development and optimization of advanced tools, processes, and workflows to predict, detect, and prevent AI-specific threats. This hands-on technical leadership role combines deep research in AI security with close collaboration across teams to integrate AI security capabilities into robust cybersecurity architectures
Key Responsibilities:
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Design, develop, and optimize AI-security-specific threat models, tools, and solutions for threat identification, prediction, and prevention.
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Implement and secure machine learning models, GenAI models, and AI techniques to enhance threat detection, monitoring, and risk scoring.
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Integrate AI security tools and technologies across cybersecurity architectures, collaborating with data scientists, security engineers, and other stakeholders.
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Analyze AI security incident data to refine and improve AI models and methodologies.
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Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers in AI and machine learning.
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Ensure alignment and compliance with industry standards (NIST AI-RMF, ISO 42001, OWASP Top 10 for LLMs) and advanced security architectures (Agentic, MCP).
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Stay abreast of emerging trends and advancements in AI and cybersecurity.
Required Qualifications:
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A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related discipline is required.
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5+ years of experience in AI-focused cybersecurity in an enterprise environment.
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Expertise in Python, R, Java, or similar programming languages.
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Deep understanding of machine learning, neural networks, and application to security systems.
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Hands-on experience with AI security technologies (intrusion detection, anomaly detection, threat intelligence).
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3+ years' experience in Azure or AWS cloud-native services, architectures, and tools.
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Expertise in enterprise architectures (including cloud-native and AI architecture patterns).
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Advanced knowledge of security and governance frameworks (NIST AI-RMF, ISO 42001, OWASP Top 10 for LLM).
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Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with implementing OWASP Top 10 LLM Threats in practice with any industry or open-source product.
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Working experience in Threat Modeling
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Experience with agentic and Model Context Protocol (MCP) architectures.
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Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical teams.
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Track record of published research or thought leadership in AI security.
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