AI/ML Application Security Analyst

AI/ML Application Security Analyst Location: Ontario Compensation Range: $104,000-$130,000 Job Summary Join our dynamic team as an AI/ML Application Security Analyst at UST. In this role, you will secure cutting‑edge applications and AI/ML systems, ensuring robust protection against evolving threats. The Opportunity Conduct comprehensive security assessments of applications and AI/ML systems to identify vulnerabilities and implement robust security measures. Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures to protect against threats such as data breaches, DDoS attacks, and unauthorized data egress. Implement and manage SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) solutions using existing CASB to ensure continuous security compliance. Design and enforce Zero Trust Security frameworks to ensure secure access to applications and data, minimizing the risk of unauthorized access. Utilize and manage advanced security technologies including web application firewalls (WAF), API security, DDoS protection, bot mitigation, and data loss prevention (DLP) to safeguard applications. Continuously monitor and respond to security incidents, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions. Leverage AI technologies to enhance the protection of applications, utilizing AI‑driven threat detection and response mechanisms. What You Need Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or a related field. Experience: 7+ years of experience in application security, cybersecurity, or a related field. Proven experience with SSPM, ASPM, CSPM, and Zero Trust Security frameworks. Familiarity with AI/ML security, including MLSecOps, GenAI and LLMs. Strong knowledge of web application firewall (WAF), API security, DDoS protection, bot mitigation, runtime application self-protection (RASP), and data loss prevention (DLP) technologies. Programming proficiency in Python, Java, or C++. Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and teamwork abilities. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CAITI, or equivalent. Certifications in cloud security (e.g., AWS Certified Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate). Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). Experience/knowledge of GenAI security monitoring tools. Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards (GDPR, CCPA). Benefits Full‑time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires), paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. Employees and dependents residing in Canada are eligible for Supplemental Healthcare coverage, Company‑paid Employee‑Only basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage. All Canadian employees who work in a province, territory or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws. Company Culture UST values Humility, Humanity, and Integrity, fostering a people‑first, human‑centric culture that embraces diversity and sustainable solutions. Equal Opportunity Workplace UST is an equal‑opportunity employer. We commit to fair employment practices and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics. Key Skills ai security, data loss prevention, ai/ml security, zero trust security, mlops, web application firewall Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr