Security Operations AI Engineer, Contract

About this role

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.