AI Information Security Specialist – CISSP/CISM
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Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for an AI Information Security Specialist – CISSP/CISM. This position involves leading advanced security initiatives in a highly regulated environment, leveraging cutting-edge AI security tools and frameworks to protect enterprise AI applications and ensure compliance.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate, implement, and optimize AI security solutions
- Develop and automate security workflows, including AI risk assessments, model scanning, and runtime protection
- Document operational processes, create playbooks, RACI charts, and ensure procedures are up-to-date
- Support AI and Agentic AI security initiatives, delivering effective risk mitigation strategies
- Conduct vendor evaluations, proof of concepts, and manage integration of security tools
- Lead efforts in AI security testing, red teaming, and security control operationalization
- Provide reporting and metrics on security posture, risk, and compliance status
- Stay current with AI security standards, regulations, and best practices
Desired Skill-Set
- 8+ years of experience in Information Security or Cyber Security, with 2-3+ years in AI Security or AI Risk management
- Extensive hands-on automation experience using tools such as Ansible or similar frameworks
- Proven ability to deploy, manage, and maintain automated security workflows
- Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, YAML, or equivalent
- Familiarity with AI/ML concepts including generative AI and model lifecycle management
- Experience operating within regulated financial environments
- Ability to generate clear operational documentation and technical reports
- Skilled in integrating multiple security tools and automating workflows
- Knowledge of security controls, risk assessment, threat remediation, and vulnerability management
- Experience working with security vendors, validating tool capabilities, and translating technical risks into executive reports
Nice to Have
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or AAISM
- Familiarity with NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) and ISO/IEC AI standards (e.g., 23894, 42001)
- Experience with ServiceNow (workflow automation, integrations)
- Knowledge of AI governance, ethics, or model risk management
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication skills for collaboration with engineers, vendors, and senior stakeholders
- Strong documentation and reporting abilities
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in ambiguous situations
- Team player with a pragmatic, hands-on approach
BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.