AI Security Consultant
At its midpoint, $125k/yr, this role pays less than the $200k/yr midpoint for Security Architecture & Consulting openings today (usual band $162k–$312k/yr).
The full posting
Who you are
As an AI Security Consultant, you will be responsible for identifying and mitigating 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 gen 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
If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s talk!
Compensation range - $75,000 - $175,000 depending on location and experience level .
Why** IO**Active
We have over 25 years of experience that’s 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're one of “the good guys” doing crazy cool stuff to thwart bad guys in a critically important business, social and political arena. Our work is great fun with great importance. Above all else, we value our people and our customers. Relationships matter.
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.
OUR MISSION UNITES US
"Making the world a safer and more secure place. "
It’s our mission, plain and simple. It drives everything we do – from research to client work to community involvement. And it unifies our global team into an elite force with integrity, fierce passion, and relentless creativity that doesn’t just “push the envelope” or “think outside the box.” We shred the envelope, crush the box, and we have fun doing it. We are always looking for people who share our mission to join us.
About IOActive
IOActive, a trusted partner for Global 1000 enterprises, provides research-fueled security services across all industries. Our cutting-edge cybersecurity teams provide highly specialized technical and programmatic services including full-stack penetration testing, program efficacy assessments, and hardware hacking. IOActive brings a unique attacker’s perspective to every engagement to maximize cybersecurity investments and improve the security posture and operational resiliency of our clients. Founded in 1998, IOActive is headquartered in Seattle with global operations, including state of the art hardware hacking labs in Seattle, WA, Madrid, Spain and Cheltenham, UK.
Where you can be based
This position is 100% remote and open to applicants based in Brazil, Spain, United Kingdom and United States.
Text as IOActive published it; last compared with the original on 13 Nov 2026.
The employer: IOActive
IOActive tests hardware, software and industrial systems for large enterprises, and is hiring 11 consultants across embedded, OT, application, red team and AI security.
Pay and benefits: Salaried consultants on client assessments with travel, plus one fixed-term contract.
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