AI Cybersecurity Engineer

Location: Cleveland, OH

Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opening for an AI Cybersecurity Engineer based in Cleveland, Ohio. This role sits within the Cybersecurity team and is focused on securing the enterprise's growing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across business and operational environments, including environments where cybersecurity intersects with manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate is passionate about AI security as a discipline, intellectually curious, and eager to grow alongside a seasoned security team at one of North America's largest steel producers. This is a career opportunity for someone who wants to plant their flag in one of the fastest-growing specializations in cybersecurity and build a career around it.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day operations and administration of AI security tooling, including prompt injection detection, data loss prevention at the AI layer, and shadow AI monitoring

• Research AI security hardening guidance across enterprise AI platforms and synthesize findings into clear, actionable recommendations for the cybersecurity team

• Support implementation of approved AI security controls across the environment in coordination with senior security staff

• Monitor the AI threat landscape — tracking emerging attack techniques, vendor advisories, and industry frameworks such as the OWASP LLM Top 10 — and bring relevant findings to the team

• Develop and deliver AI security awareness content and training for both technical and non-technical audiences across the organization

• Contribute to AI governance standards, acceptable use policies, and enterprise AI risk documentation

• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to evaluate new AI tools for security risk prior to deployment

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field — or equivalent demonstrated knowledge

• Genuine interest in AI cybersecurity as a career focus, not just as a general technology interest

• Familiarity with AI/LLM security concepts including prompt injection, model abuse, data leakage, and shadow AI risk

• Ability to conduct independent research, synthesize technical findings, and communicate them clearly to a security team

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Self-directed curiosity — actively following developments in the AI security space on your own

• Must be able to work full-time onsite

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Cleveland-Cliffs does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience working with large language models or AI platforms, including personal or academic projects

• Familiarity with the OWASP LLM Top 10 or MITRE ATLAS framework

• Experience developing security awareness or training content

• Any relevant certifications or coursework in cybersecurity or AI/ML security (CompTIA Security+, SANS, Coursera AI security tracks, etc.)

• Familiarity with enterprise productivity and collaboration platforms from a security perspective

• Understanding of data loss prevention concepts and policy enforcement

The salary range for this role is $95,000 to $120,000.  An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location and business or organizational needs.  

Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more. 

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.