Associate AI Security Researcher

Carnegie Mellon University

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TL;DR · Associate AI Security Researcher

The Associate AI Security Researcher joins the Threat Analysis Directorate within the CERT Division of the Software Engineering Institute. This role focuses on advancing the state of the art in AI security by identifying vulnerabilities, performing reverse engineering on models, and evaluating the robustness of defenses. You will develop methodologies, tools, and datasets to characterize threats, co-author research proposals, and present findings to government and industry sponsors. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Python, C/C++, and low-level programming, alongside familiarity with AI/ML software packages like Numpy, Pytorch, Tensorflow, and ART. Candidates should also possess experience with reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra or IDA Pro. The work addresses the critical business problem of ensuring the security and robustness of emerging AI systems.

What you'll do

  • Develop state-of-the-art approaches for analyzing the robustness of AI systems.
  • Identify and assess vulnerabilities in AI systems and analyze how attackers exploit them.
  • Reverse engineer malicious code and design new analysis methods and tools to address complex threats.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of tools, techniques, and processes developed by the industry and research community.
  • Create thought models, tools, and datasets to characterize threats to AI systems and publish the results.
  • Co-author research proposals and present findings to government sponsors, industry decision-makers, and at academic conferences.
  • Identify opportunities to apply AI techniques to improve existing cybersecurity research.

What we're looking for

  • You must have a BS in machine learning, cybersecurity, statistics, or a related discipline with three years of experience.
  • You must have an MS in machine learning, cybersecurity, statistics, or a related discipline with one year of experience.
  • You must have practical experience applying cybersecurity knowledge toward vulnerability research, analysis, disclosure, or mitigation.
  • You must have experience with Python, C/C++, or low-level programming.
  • You must have familiarity with implementing and applying AI/ML techniques to solve practical problems.
  • You must have familiarity with common AI/ML software packages and tools such as Numpy, Pytorch, Tensorflow, and ART.
  • You must have knowledge or familiarity with reverse engineering tools like NSA Ghidra or IDA Pro.
  • You must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of War (DoW) security clearance.

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