AI Security Specialist

Huxley, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

AI Security Specialist

Are you looking to join a leading AI start up at the cutting edge of transformation and innovation within the rapidly developing AI landscape? This role could be for you

You will be one of the first AI Security Specialists to join the team and work closely with SMEs across the organization, driving AI solutions from the ground up.

Product development, research, architecture, engineering, advisory - sound familiar? If these are areas you would love to be involved in, then apply today.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive security roadmap that aligns with business strategy, supporting product launches and future business growth.
• Design, implement, and manage security architectures for cloud, on premises, and hybrid environments.
• Conduct risk assessments, threat modelling, and vulnerability management to proactively mitigate security threats, while ensuring compliance with relevant security standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, SOC 2, CIS benchmarks).
• Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, remediation, and post mortem analysis.
• Perform penetration testing, security audits, and compliance assessments to validate security posture.
• Deploy and manage security solutions such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, IAM, firewalls, and encryption technologies.
• Work closely with Engineering, DevOps, and IT teams to integrate security into system architectures and software development processes (DevSecOps). Communicate security risks and recommendations effectively to technical and non technical stakeholders.
• Develop & implement security measures to protect AI models, data pipelines, and APIs from adversarial attacks and data leakage.
• Stay current with evolving cyber threats, attack techniques, and security trends, applying knowledge to strengthen defenses.

Skills / Experience Required:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands on experience in cybersecurity, information security, or a related field.
• Proven experience in security architecture, engineering, and operations in cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on prem environments.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and Zero Trust architecture.
• Hands on experience with security tools, including firewalls, SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, DLP, and encryption.
• Expertise in security incident response, threat intelligence, and forensic investigations.
• Experience with identity and access management (IAM), multi factor authentication (MFA), and privilege access management (PAM).
• Proficiency in programming and scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, or equivalent are highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of DevSecOps principles and secure software development practices.
• Experience with physical security measures, such as facility access controls, video surveillance, and security monitoring systems.
• Knowledge of IoT security, industrial control systems (ICS) security, and supply chain security.
• Experience implementing Zero Trust and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architectures.
• Understanding of AI security risks and model protection strategies.

Apply via Linked In or send your CV to today.

Seniority Level: Mid Senior
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Engineering, Research, Information Technology
Industries: Computer and Network Security, IT Services, IT Consulting

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