Lead Cybersecurity - AI Security Engineer

About the Job:

As part of the ATT Governance Enforcement, Assessment and Testing, Third Party Risk, and Emerging Technology Cyber Organization (GATE), you will support the Emerging Technology Team by leading and supervising a team of professionals who design and develop security protocols to safeguard AI systems from malicious actors. Develop tools and processes to analyze and mitigate AI security-related threats and vulnerabilities and implement strategies to defend AI systems against cyber-attacks. Research and evaluate emerging AI security technologies for effectiveness. Audit AI systems for security risks and ensure compliance and consult with stakeholders to ensure the secure deployment of AI systems.

Experience Level: 12+ years.

Location: Hyderabad / Bengaluru

Responsibilities Include:

The expert in this role will lead, support and guide team members in technical and functional matters in providing high-quality and actionable products / deliverables. Leads the team to success. Collaborates with leadership teams, provides subject matter expertise and insights. The Lead Cybersecurity in this role will -

• Design and develop security protocols to protect AI systems from malicious actors.
• Monitor AI systems and networks to detect potential security threats.
• Create and implement strategies to protect AI systems from cyber-attacks.
• Research emerging technologies in AI security and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure secure deployment of AI systems.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of AI security principles and practices.
• Execute plan tests for AI adversarial testing.
• Be proactive and demonstrate the ability to analyze issues, generate ideas, and initiate action while achieving results.
• Effectively manages multiple tasks / projects with close attention to detail and meets short turnarounds and deadlines.
• Collaborate with leadership teams, provide subject matter expertise and insights.
• Support and guide team members in providing high-quality and actionable intelligence products / deliverables.
• Support, guide and mentor team members in technical and functional matters

The expert in this role will perform analysis of complex security issues and corresponding activities to help mitigate risk. Includes forward looking research, planning and strategy to strengthen our stance against future cyber security threats and attacks, and enhancing our mitigation techniques, processes, and technology solutions.

Required skills:

• Overall - At least 12+ years of experience in performing security engineering and assessments of complex systems with AI / ML / Data Science capabilities and services
• 4+ years of experience auditing existing AI or machine learning systems for security risks and compliance.
• Development and implementation of AI content filtering mechanisms.
• Deployment and operation of tools and processes to analyze security threats and vulnerabilities in AI or machine learning systems.
• Identification and protection of sensitive data within AI solutions.
• Design and implementation of strategies to protect AI systems from cyber-attacks.
• Design and implementation of adversarial test plans.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• A commitment to staying current with the latest developments in cybersecurity through ongoing training and professional development.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Flexible to provide coverage in US morning hours on a need-basis, and as required.

Desirable skills:

• Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, mathematics, information systems, engineering, or cybersecurity.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, SANS and/or other relevant certifications
• Experience designing, developing, and deploying secure AI systems.
• Training in secure coding standards and best practices for AI-related projects.
• Knowledge of ethical hacking techniques.
• Ability to develop security protocols and policies.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.