Security Operations AI Engineer, Contract
About this role
Engineers who thrive on tackling emerging security threats in machine learning environments will find this contract role a strong fit. The team at 66degrees focuses on safeguarding complex AI and cloud architectures, helping enterprise clients transition their data operations securely. Working alongside IT and AI development units, the incoming specialist handles security operations, incident response, and the engineering of detection pipelines for generative models. Responsibilities center on protecting large language models and other intelligent systems against risks like prompt injection and model poisoning.
Operating within the Security Operations and Engineering Team, the contractor contributes directly to AI governance frameworks and infrastructure defense. Daily work involves designing detection logic, reviewing model security properties, and maintaining security tooling across cloud environments. This position suits individuals who possess a deep background in both traditional information security and modern AI deployment, and who can work independently to guide projects toward completion.
What you will do
- Manage assigned security projects and ensure the successful completion of operational tasks.
- Maintain the security integrity of mission-critical application suites and infrastructure.
- Respond to critical security incidents and maintain 24/7 availability for urgent resolutions.
- Develop and execute incident response playbooks tailored for AI and machine learning threat vectors.
- Monitor generative AI systems and large language models to ensure proper security posture.
- Contribute to AI governance frameworks, security standards, and compliance procedures.
- Evaluate the security implications and risk profiles of new AI tools prior to production deployment.
What you need
- Demonstrated experience managing information security operations and incident response.
- Background in securing artificial intelligence and machine learning systems or infrastructure.
- Familiarity with detecting and mitigating AI-specific threats such as prompt injection and model poisoning.
- Ability to engineer operational practices, detection pipelines, and security telemetry.
- Knowledge of AI governance frameworks, security requirements, and reference architectures.
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the work location for this position?
The position is remote within the United States.
What type of employment contract is this?
This is a contract role.
Does the company offer visa sponsorship?
The company cannot sponsor or transfer any visas, of any kind, at this time.