8am · 16 hours ago
AI Security Analyst
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years exp8am is a professional business platform that empowers professionals with innovative technology. The AI Security Analyst role focuses on identifying and mitigating AI-specific risks while supporting security operations and compliance efforts related to AI usage.
Financial ServicesFinTechLegal TechPayments
Responsibilities
Identify and mitigate key AI-specific threats, including:
Prompt injection, jailbreaking, and adversarial inputs
Sensitive information disclosure (e.g., data leakage via inputs/outputs)
Insecure output handling and excessive agency
Model misuse, abuse, or overreliance
Supply chain vulnerabilities in third-party AI services/models
Inference-side attacks and exfiltration risks
Partner with Engineering, Product, Legal, and Privacy teams to review AI use cases, conduct risk assessments, and recommend controls before production deployment
Evaluate third-party AI vendors and services for security posture
Develop, implement, and enforce technical and policy-based guardrails (e.g., input/output filtering, usage policies) for responsible AI adoption
Support AI-related incident response, investigation, and post-incident analysis
Perform SOC-style monitoring, alert triage, and investigation across cloud, application, and AI-enabled systems (including AI API usage and data flows)
Enhance detection rules and logging for AI-specific activity
Contribute to threat modeling, particularly for AI integrations
Support audit readiness and compliance with:
SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA (as applicable), ISO standards
Emerging AI frameworks (e.g., NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, OWASP Top 10 for LLMs)
Document AI security controls, risk assessments, and evidence for audits
Collaborate with Privacy and Compliance teams to align AI usage with data protection obligations
Monitor evolving AI regulations and translate them into actionable controls
Serve as the go-to security advisor on AI initiatives, acting as an enabler of innovation
Educate stakeholders on AI risks, best practices, and secure usage patterns
Qualification
Required
3–7 years of experience in information security, security operations, application security, or related fields
Familiarity with AI concepts, architectures, and common risks (e.g., OWASP Top 10 for LLMs)
Experience supporting compliance/audit activities (SOC 2, PCI, HIPAA, ISO)
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in a fast-paced SaaS environment
Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve workflows, enhance decision-making, or drive innovation
Preferred
Hands-on experience securing AI/LLM applications or internal AI tools (e.g., guardrails, monitoring)
Deep knowledge of AI governance frameworks (NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001)
Background in SOC operations or regulated industries (fintech, payments, healthcare, legal tech)
Experience with privacy/data protection controls in AI contexts
Benefits
Health Insurance Coverage: We offer our 8Team a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit your needs, including a 100% company-paid HDHP plan for employees.
Financial perks: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including annual bonuses, equity options and 401(k) or RRSP if in Canada, with a company match for all team members.
Time for what matters: Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, and a parental leave program for our new parents.
Wellness: Wellness stipends, mental health support, and one-on-one nutrition coaching.
Learning and Development: Continuous learning through 8am.edu, leadership programs, professional development funds, and individually focused talent development.
Giving back to the communities around us: Participate in our charitable matching gift program, paid time off for volunteer service, and company-sponsored volunteer events (both local and virtually).
Engagement: Virtual and in-person team-building events, quarterly award recognition through our Rise & Shine Award of Excellence Program, and our peer-to-peer appreciation platform.
Company
8am
8am helps legal, accounting, and client-focused professionals simplify operations, ensure compliance, and fuel growth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Genstar CapitalGreat Hill Partners
2024-07-17Private Equity
2020-02-25Acquired
2015-09-30Private Equity
Leadership Team
Dru Armstrong
CEO
Bryan Thompson
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-01-07
2026-01-06
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