AI Security Consultant at IOActive, Inc.

Overview

IoActive, a trusted partner for Global 1000 enterprises, specializes in research‑driven security services across all industries. Our cutting‑edge teams provide highly specialized technical and programmatic services, including full‑stack penetration testing, program efficacy assessments, and hardware hacking. Founded in 1998, IoActive is headquartered in Seattle with global operations and state‑of‑the‑art labs in Seattle, Madrid, and Cheltenham.

Mission

"Making the world a safer and more secure place." This mission drives everything we do – from research to client work to community involvement – and unites our global team into an elite force with integrity, fierce passion, and relentless creativity.

Who You Are

As an AI Security Consultant, you will identify and mitigate risks in AI models, applications, and data pipelines to ensure the security, integrity, and availability of these systems. You will work with internal stakeholders and clients to secure environments, report findings, and document protocols, policies, and procedures.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement security protocols for AI/ML systems and infrastructure, models, and data pipelines.
• Review applications and services using AI against both generic and AI‑specific threats.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments.
• Monitor systems for anomalous behaviors.
• Assess and secure end points and APIs for model access and inference.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, engineers, data scientists, and IT to integrate security into systems and infrastructure.
• Deliver client reports on AI security protocols and policies, and document best practices.
• Develop and implement AI security training for internal and external stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

• Deep background in cybersecurity focused in AI/ML, securing models and generative AI systems, preferably in a professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of machine learning workflows, model architecture, and data pipelines.
• Experience with adversarial ML, prompt injection, model extraction, data leakage, etc.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Python and common ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.
• Understanding of AI governance, model explainability, and ethical AI principles.
• The ability to work independently under deadlines.
• Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• Certifications preferred, including CAISS, GMSE, CISSP, OSCP, etc.

What We Offer

• A chance to work with an industry leader in cyber security.
• Access to world‑class technical teams and research.
• A high‑energy, collaborative team that values innovation.
• Flexibility—work remotely or from the office as needed.
• Opportunities for travel.
• Competitive compensation and performance‑based incentives.

Compensation

Salary range: $125,000 – $175,000 depending on location and experience level.

Why IOActive

We have over 25 years of experience that is established and stable; yet high‑growth with the energy, passion, and dynamic work environment of a startup. We are renowned for our innovation and thought leadership within our high‑profile, cutting‑edge space. We value our people and our customers. Relationships matter.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IOActive is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. IOActive makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Next Steps

If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s talk!