Overview of 66degrees
66degrees is an end-to-end AI transformation partner that guides enterprises from complex business challenges to clear, quantifiable outcomes. Our company is the culmination of several successful firms, each a leader in its own right in cloud, artificial intelligence, and data. This convergence of talent and expertise is how we help businesses reach their own "inflection point," where chaotic data becomes a strategic asset, complexity becomes clarity, and AI becomes an engine for growth. Our ultimate vision is to be the catalyst for a future where every business operates as an intelligent enterprise, with autonomous systems unlocking human potential.
At 66degrees, we believe in thriving through challenges and winning together. These values not only guide us in achieving our goals as a company but also for our people. We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way.
Overview of Role
In this role, you will manage multiple aspects of AI information security operations, response, and engineering with a specialized focus on securing AI/ML systems and infrastructure. This position will contribute to a team focusing on incident response, playbook development and execution, operational engineering, AI governance, tooling maintenance, and serving as a key participant in Information Security and AI governance programs. You will work in close collaboration with all IT and AI/ML teams to design and support effective Information Security Operations for International, with emphasis on emerging AI threats and generative AI security.
Responsibilities
- Manages and is responsible for the successful completion of all tasks in assigned projects.
- Contribute to the Security Operations and Engineering Team focused on maintaining the security integrity of the client's mission critical suite of applications.
- Available 24/7 for any critical security incident response that may arise which requires immediate resolution.
- Work to ensure security tooling within environments is operational and operating at needed levels of service and availability.
- Ensure operational practices provide a sound foundation that utilizes tools and processes for rapid identification of security events to address and mitigate risks.
- Assist in Plan, organize, and execute multiple responsibilities to achieve project goals and provide technical leadership to move operational projects to completion.
- Contribute to security requirements, standards, procedures, and reference architectures to comply with policies and technical standards.
- Develop and maintain incident response playbooks specific to AI/ML security threats including prompt injection, model poisoning, data exfiltration, and adversarial attacks.
- Monitor and secure generative AI systems, large language models (LLMs), and AI-powered applications within environments.
- Contribute to AI governance frameworks and policies ensuring responsible AI practices and compliance with AI-specific security standards.
- Analyze and evaluate security implications of new AI/ML tools and platforms before deployment to production environments.
- Participate in AI threat intelligence activities and stay current with emerging AI security vulnerabilities and attack methodologies.
- Conduct post-incident analysis for AI-related security events and develop preventive measures specific to AI threat vectors.
- Review and validate AI model security properties, including robustness against adversarial inputs and data privacy protections.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in technology or applicable experience.
- Related certifications (e.g., GSEC, CISSP, GIAC, AWS) preferred.
- 5+ Years of experience within information security operations in multiple roles.
- 3+ years of experience with security incident response and operations
- 2+ years of experience with AI/ML security, including securing LLMs, generative AI systems, and machine learning pipelines
- Extensive experience with, but not excluded to: TCP/IP, DNS, WAF, SEIM, and SOAR technologies.
- Experience with PowerShell, python, and shell scripting
- Knowledge of information security standards, principles, and practices required.
- Knowledge of emerging AI security standards and frameworks (NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, industry- specific AI governance guidelines)
- Experience with AI threat modeling, adversarial attack vectors, and AI-specific vulnerability assessments
- Understanding of AI governance frameworks, model validation, and responsible AI principles
- Familiarity with common AI/ML security concerns including prompt injection, model poisoning, data poisoning, and membership inference attacks
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Please note, we cannot sponsor or transfer any visas, of any kind, at this time.
66degrees is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status or other legally protected class.
AI Transparency & Disclosure
As an AI transformation partner, 66degrees leverages intelligent solutions to enhance our recruitment experience. We utilize AI tools—including LinkedIn Recruiter’s Hiring Assistant and interview transcription technologies—to assist with sourcing, role analysis, and capturing interview highlights.
These tools augment our process, but we "Commit to Our Craft" by ensuring all final hiring decisions are made by our human Talent Team. By applying, you acknowledge the use of these technologies to help us "Win Together" in finding the best fit for our team.
