AI Security Engineer

h3Function /h3 pWe're looking for an AI Security Specialist to join our client's team and help ensure that AI solutions are developed, deployed, and operated securely and responsibly. In this role, you'll protect AI models, agents, data, and integrations throughout their entire lifecycle while enabling the safe adoption of innovative technologies. You'll combine cybersecurity expertise with a strong understanding of emerging AI risks to design, implement, and test effective security measures, ensuring that human oversight and accountability remain central to every solution. /p h3Your Responsibilities /h3 ul liConduct threat modelling, risk assessments, and security reviews for generative AI, machine learning, and agentic AI solutions. /li liDesign and implement security guardrails covering identity and access management, least-privilege principles, secrets management, network isolation, data protection, prompt security, tool usage, output validation, logging, and monitoring. /li liIdentify and test AI-specific vulnerabilities and misuse scenarios, including prompt injection, data exfiltration, excessive permissions, unreliable outputs, and the misuse of tools or autonomous agents. /li liIntegrate security requirements into AI sandboxes, gateways, development pipelines, model management processes, dependency management, and production platforms. /li liContribute to security monitoring and incident response strategies for AI components, defining clear ownership, audit trails, monitoring mechanisms, and escalation procedures. /li liEvaluate the security and reliability of external AI services, models, libraries, and other dependencies as part of technology and supply chain risk management. /li liTranslate technical findings and regulatory requirements into practical security measures that support innovation while maintaining an appropriate level of protection. /li liCollaborate with IT, security, business, and architecture stakeholders to promote secure AI development and responsible adoption throughout the organisation. /li /ul h3Your Profile /h3 pWe're looking for a curious and analytical security professional who understands the challenges of emerging AI technologies and can translate complex security risks into effective, pragmatic solutions. /p pYour experience and technical skills include: /p ul liProven experience in cybersecurity engineering, cloud security, application security, identity and access management (IAM), security operations (SOC), or DevSecOps. /li liA strong understanding of AI-specific security risks relating to large language models (LLMs), AI agents, retrieval mechanisms, and model and data supply chains. /li liExperience conducting security testing, technical risk assessments, and vulnerability analyses, with the ability to recommend and implement appropriate countermeasures. /li liThe ability to balance innovation and security by designing proportionate, risk-based controls rather than relying solely on standard checklists. /li liKnowledge of relevant security and regulatory frameworks, such as GDPR, the EU AI Act, and NIS2. /li liStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with an interest in experimentation and emerging technologies. /li liExcellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. /li liThe ability to structure and visualise information, provide clear recommendations, and support multidisciplinary decision-making. /li liA results-oriented mindset, with a focus on deadlines, quality, and practical outcomes. /li liExperience in public sector environments or specific government cloud and social security contexts is considered an asset. /li /ul h3Practical Information /h3 ul liLocation: Brussels, with the possibility of working partly from home. /li liLanguages: Knowledge of Dutch, English, and French is required. /li /ul pAre you passionate about cybersecurity and eager to help organisations unlock the potential of AI without compromising security? If you enjoy tackling complex challenges and turning emerging risks into practical solutions, we'd love to hear from you /p h3Contactperson Reference /h3 ul liReference #: INW28652 /li liPieter Messely /li /ul