AI Security Researcher
Nearshore CyberMexico
Posted December 12, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Nearshore Cyber is a global cybersecurity staffing and consulting firm that connects organizations with highly skilled security professionals across disciplines such as GRC, DFIR, CISO‑as‑a‑Service, MDR, SecOps, SIEM, and XDR. The company specializes in nearshore talent acquisition, offering flexible, cost‑effective solutions for clients in the Americas, Latin America, and APAC. By combining deep industry expertise with a strong community network, Nearshore Cyber delivers tailored recruitment, training, and advisory services that help clients meet regulatory frameworks such as NIST CSF and ISO standards. Their unique blend of technical proficiency, regional focus, and collaborative culture positions them as a trusted partner for enterprises seeking to strengthen their cybersecurity posture while optimizing workforce efficiency.
Job Description
A fast-growing cybersecurity company is seeking a founding AI Security Researcher to build and lead its AI Security Research program from the ground up. The role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the emerging field of AI security from the ground up—defining the research agenda, uncovering real-world security risks in AI tools and platforms, and helping shape how enterprises can adopt AI safely.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity or applied ML/AI security research
- Hands-on experience assessing or red-teaming LLMs, generative AI tools, or AI-integrated SaaS products
- Familiarity with adversarial ML, model extraction, prompt injection, or data poisoning
- Proven ability to design and execute independent research—identifying vulnerabilities, publishing technical findings, and proposing mitigations
- Excellent written and verbal skills for translating complex research into accessible content
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Remote-First
- International Collaboration
- Professional Development
- Global Offsites
