Senior AI Security Analyst

Senior AI Security Analyst

12 Month Contract-to-Hire

Location:
Hybrid (Client located in San Diego, CA)

\*\*\*Must be able to work on W-2 Basis\*\*\*

\*\*\*Must be local to the Mountain View, CA area\*\*\*

\*\*\*Not open to C2C\*\*\*

Job Title:
Senior AI Security Analyst

Location:
Hybrid – Mountain View, CA (3 days onsite per week)

Team Location:
Mountain View, CA/ Israel

About the Role

Join a dynamic and industry-leading AI, Analytics, and Cybersecurity team at the forefront of risk mitigation for a top financial technology company. The Senior AI Security Analyst will play a vital role in evaluating risks, monitoring AI model performance, conducting in-depth data investigations, and ensuring the security and integrity of advanced Generative AI systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess AI models and risk controls, continuously evaluating the cyber risk landscape through deep data analysis, business insights, and expert human judgment.
• Investigate suspicious events, anomalies, and attacks targeting Generative AI, APIs, and financial data, identifying vulnerabilities and gaps in existing controls.
• Monitor and report on policy and AI model performance, tracking measurable metrics and communicating key trends and emerging threats to stakeholders.
• Aggregate and analyze data using Python and SQL, leveraging statistical methodologies to provide actionable insights.
• Build and maintain analytical dashboards to represent key security and risk metrics.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with data science and analytics teams, providing critical insights related to cyberthreats and risk controls.
• Deliver reports and risk impact assessments for internal teams and stakeholders, enabling proactive decision-making around threat management.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 4 years of experience in quantitative analysis using SQL and Python.
• 2+ years in cybercrime, fraud, military intelligence, cybersecurity, or similar fields that require investigating adversarial activity.
• Experienced with dashboarding tools for analytics and monitoring.
• Strong skills in statistical analysis and data aggregation.
• Proven ability to track and report on the performance of AI models and risk policies.
• Experience identifying gaps in security controls and deploying effective monitoring solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Generative AI, LLM models, and their associated risks.
• Experience with API communication protocols (HTTP, REST, GraphQL).
• Background in E-commerce and Payments environments.
• Collaboration experience with data science teams.

Additional Information

• Hybrid role based in Mountain View, CA (3 days per week onsite required).
• This position is open due to replacement of a previous request and is not accepting candidates submitted for previous similar roles.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k)
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

Motion Recruitment provides IT Staffing Solutions (Contract, Contract-to-Hire, and Direct Hire) in major North American markets. Our unique expertise in today’s highest-demand tech skill sets, paired with our deep networks and knowledge of our local technology markets, results in an exemplary track record with candidates and clients.