Cybersecurity AI Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Cybersecurity AI Engineer (AI): Building and securing AI/ML systems, APIs, and model-serving environments with an accent on detection capabilities for prompt injection and data poisoning. Focus on automating security monitoring, implementing model governance, and designing layered mitigation strategies across LLM architectures.

Location: Lincoln, NE. Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Salary: $115,000 - $155,000

Company

hirify.global is a diversified company providing student loan servicing, payments processing, and education expertise for over 40 years.

What you will do

• Monitor and strengthen the security posture of AI/ML systems, APIs, and model-serving environments.
• Build detection capabilities for risks like prompt injection, data poisoning, and unauthorized model access.
• Automate security monitoring and remediation workflows for AI systems.
• Partner with development, operations, and security teams to secure AI environments across the full lifecycle.
• Evaluate and implement AI security tools and model governance solutions.
• Develop AI-specific risk frameworks, controls, and policies.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, or risk management.
• Hands-on experience with LLMs (Claude, OpenAI) and AI/ML platforms (SageMaker, Azure ML, Vertex AI).
• Proficiency in Python or a similar development language.
• Knowledge of AI risk frameworks such as MITRE ATLAS or OWASP LLM Top 10.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent knowledge).

Nice to have

• Familiarity with adversarial machine learning concepts and model risk.
• Experience in application security, DevSecOps, or secure SDLC.
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management and security governance frameworks.
• Experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Hugging Face.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and FSA.
• Financial perks like 401K, student loan repayment, and employee stock purchase program.
• Generous earned time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Supportive community focused on creating opportunities for people where they live and work.
• Performance-based incentive pay and wellness programs.