Information Security Analyst in Seoul (Hybrid) – Secure AI Future

Looking for a skilled Information Security Analyst to protect cutting‑edge AI solutions? Upstage AI offers a hybrid role in Seoul, competitive salary, stock options, and a chance to work on the most advanced security challenges in the AI industry. Apply now to shape the future of data protection.

About the Role

What You’ll Do

As an Information Security Analyst, you will safeguard Upstage AI’s proprietary large‑language models, data pipelines, and cloud infrastructure from emerging threats. You’ll monitor security events, conduct threat hunting, and ensure compliance across on‑premises and cloud environments. Your daily work will involve rapid incident response, security audits, and continuous improvement of security controls to keep our AI services reliable and trustworthy.

• Monitor and analyze security events across hybrid networks and cloud platforms.
• Conduct threat hunting and vulnerability assessments for AI models and data pipelines.
• Develop and enforce security policies, incident response procedures, and compliance controls (ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA).
• Collaborate with DevOps, Data Science, and Product teams to embed security by design.
• Perform security audits, penetration testing, and risk assessments.
• Manage a Security Operations Center (SOC) dashboard and automate alerts using Splunk/Elastic Stack.

Why This Role Matters

This role is critical to protecting the intellectual property that powers Upstage AI’s language generation, translation, and summarization services. By securing our AI systems, you directly influence customer trust, regulatory compliance, and the long‑term success of our technology.

Requirements

Essential Skills

You must have a strong foundation in cybersecurity fundamentals and a proven ability to apply them in AI‑driven environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in information security, preferably with AI/ML platforms.
• Strong knowledge of network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell for automation and threat analysis.
• Familiarity with cloud security tools (AWS GuardDuty, Azure Sentinel, GCP Security Command Center).
• Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Elastic Stack) and log‑analysis techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

These certifications and experiences will give you an edge in a competitive hiring landscape.

• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certifications.
• SOC operations experience managing alerts, triage, and incident response.
• Understanding of AI/ML model security (model inversion, data poisoning, adversarial attacks).
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA, PCI‑DSS).
• Experience with security orchestration tools (SOAR platforms) and automated playbooks.
• Background in penetration testing or red‑team exercises targeting AI workloads.

Benefits

Compensation & Perks

Upstage AI rewards top talent with a package that reflects the high impact of your work.

• Competitive base salary plus performance‑based bonuses.
• Equity participation (stock options) tied to company growth and milestones.
• Hybrid work model – 3 days in office, 2 days remote, with flexible schedule.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Annual wellness stipend and unlimited paid time off for work‑life balance.
• Company‑wide retirement plan and employee assistance program.

Professional Development

We invest in your growth to keep you at the forefront of AI security.

• Premium cybersecurity training and certification reimbursement (CISSP, CISM, CEH).
• Attendance at industry conferences (Black Hat, RSA, DEF CON) and Upstage AI internal workshops.
• Mentorship program pairing you with senior security engineers and architects.
• Access to cutting‑edge labs for hands‑on experimentation with AI‑security tools.
• Career path guidance toward senior security analyst, SOC manager, or security leadership roles.

Company Culture

Our Values

At Upstage AI we champion transparency, innovation, and responsibility. Security is not an afterthought; it’s woven into every stage of AI development.

Team Environment

You’ll join a diverse, collaborative squad of security experts, data scientists, and engineers who value open communication, continuous learning, and rapid iteration. Our flat‑hierarchy encourages you to share insights, propose improvements, and lead projects that protect millions of users worldwide.

Why Choose Upstage AI?

Cutting‑Edge Projects

Work on large‑scale AI models that power language generation, translation, and summarization for global enterprises. Your security expertise will directly impact the reliability and trustworthiness of AI services.

• Secure AI model training pipelines and inference endpoints.
• Protect proprietary data sets used for model fine‑tuning and inference.
• Implement end‑to‑end encryption for data in transit and at rest.

Impactful Security

As an Information Security Analyst, you’ll safeguard millions of users’ data, mitigate emerging threats, and shape security standards for AI‑driven solutions. Your work helps maintain Upstage AI’s reputation as a trusted leader in AI technology.

Growth Opportunities

Upstage AI is expanding into new markets, product lines, and research initiatives. This rapid growth creates abundant pathways for career advancement.

• Advance to senior security analyst, SOC manager, or security architect.
• Lead cross‑functional security initiatives across product, engineering, and compliance.
• Influence strategic security roadmap for AI innovations.

How to Apply

If you meet the requirements and are passionate about securing AI technologies, send your resume and a brief cover letter to security@upstage.ai. No cover letter? No problem—just the resume will suffice. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how you can help us protect the future of AI.