What You’ll Do
Evaluate and assess the security posture of Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI systems used within or by Applied Systems
Conduct threat modeling and security architecture reviews for AI/ML systems and their data pipelines
Implement and maintain security controls for AI model training, fine-tuning, and inference infrastructure
Develop and maintain security baselines and hardening configurations for AI platforms and frameworks
Identify and help remediate security vulnerabilities specific to AI/ML systems (prompt injection, model poisoning, data exfiltration, adversarial attacks)
Implement data security and privacy controls for AI training datasets and inference inputs
Develop and maintain security runbooks for AI systems incident response
Participate in security reviews of AI/ML applications and vendor AI services
Contribute to the development of internal AI security policies and guidelines
Assist with proof-of-concept builds for AI security solutions and controls
Stay current with emerging AI security threats, research, and industry best practices
Contribute to internal security training related to AI risks and secure AI development
We’re looking for someone who
Has the ability to work from an Applied Systems office or 100% remotely
Your experience should include some or all of the following
Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in security engineering or DevSecOps roles
Demonstrated foundational understanding of machine learning concepts, ML workflows, and common frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn)
Working knowledge of Large Language Models, transformer architectures, and generative AI applications
Experience with or strong understanding of LLM security concerns (prompt injection, jailbreaking, data poisoning, model extraction)
Experience with container security, Kubernetes security, and securing AI workloads in containers
Knowledge of cloud security in AI contexts (GPU security, distributed training security, data protection in ML pipelines)
Understanding of secure software development practices and supply chain security as applied to ML models
Knowledge of model governance, versioning, and secure model deployment
Experience with infrastructure-as-code technologies (Terraform, Ansible)
Experience with one or more scripting languages (Python, Bash, Go)
Understanding of encryption, key management, and data privacy (especially PII in training data)
Familiarity with vulnerability scanning and secure code practices
Working knowledge of compliance frameworks and their application to AI systems (GDPR, SOC 2, etc.)
Experience with securing data pipelines and ETL processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
Willingness to rapidly learn new AI technologies and security frameworks
You may also have
Certification in security (Security+, CISSP, etc.)
Experience with specific LLM platforms (OpenAI API, Anthropic Claude, Google Vertex AI, Azure OpenAI)
Experience with ML security tools and platforms (Robust Intelligence, Arthur AI, etc.)
Participation in AI security research, publications, or conferences
Experience in threat modeling for AI systems
Background in security research or penetration testing
Experience with red-teaming AI systems
We know that talent comes from all backgrounds and experience levels. We encourage military members and their spouses as well as candidates without a degree or a background in tech to apply!
Location
Candidate will need to reside in North America, working arrangement will be remote.
When You Join Team Applied, You Can Expect
A culture that values who you are and recognizes that you aren’t just an employee; you are a teammate, and you matter. We thrive on the benefits of our different experiences and celebrate the uniqueness our teammates bring to work with them every day.
We flex our time together, collaborating remotely and in-person to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them.
A comprehensive benefits and compensation package that centers our teammates and helps them to bring their best to work every day:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Holiday and Vacation Time
Health & Wellness Days
A Bonus Day for Your Birthday
Learn more about the people behind our products at https://www1.appliedsystems.com/en-us/about-us/jobs/
Our targeted starting base salary in the United States for this position ranges from $80,000 - $120,000. To determine a new team member’s starting pay, we consider a variety of factors, including someone’s depth, breadth, and variety of experience, skills, and responsibilities. Depending on the role, team members may also be eligible to participate in additional compensation plans such as bonus and commission.
Your Security Matters: Our candidates’ personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Applied, we proactively protect your personal information and only communicate with candidates via a secure @appliedsystems.com email or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers.
EEO Statement
Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don’t discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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