Cyber Security Engineer II

DP Professionals

Columbia, SC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Communication Skills, Computer Science, Computer Security, Cross-Functional, Establish Priorities, Health Insurance, Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Injections, Internet Security, Leadership, Machine Learning, Operational Support, Product/Service Launch, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reporting Skills, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Attacks, Security Clearance, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Telemetry, United States Citizen
LOCATION
Columbia, SC
POSTED
14 days ago
DPP is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer for an opportunity with our client in the healthcare insurance industry.
 
Work location: Partial onsite (Tues., Wed., Thurs. onsite) and as needed
Duration: 12 months
Term: W2 position
Work authorization: Candidates must be eligible to earn a low-level (Public Trust) US security clearance.
 
Position summary:
  • Publishes and maintains an AI threat detection catalog using available telemetry data
  • Deploys prioritized detection rules and performs regular tuning on a set schedule
  • Reduces repeat false positive alerts through tuning and adjustment of detection logic
  • Improves alert triage and escalation times for AI-related security events
  • Uses enrichment to support more efficient alert review and handling
  • Establishes baseline monitoring for approved AI tools
  • Sets and monitors thresholds to identify abnormal AI tool usage
  • Tracks and identifies risky AI usage patterns
  • Supports remediation of identified AI-related risks
  • Produces recurring reports on AI usage and associated risks
  • Develops and documents AI-focused incident response runbooks
  • Participates in tabletop exercises to test and validate response procedures
  • Updates runbooks and detection rules based on lessons learned from exercises
  • Works with cross-functional teams including leadership, architects, and senior technical staff
  • Communicates findings and updates clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences 
Required experience:
  • Experience working with security operations, detection engineering, or incident response processes
  • Hands-on experience using SIEM and SOAR tools for monitoring and response workflows
  • Ability to develop or use automation and scripting (e.g., Python, KQL, SPL) to support security operations
  • Working knowledge of common AI/ML security risks such as prompt injection, data leakage, and over-reliance on AI outputs 
Nice to have:
  • Previous experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment
  • Industry certifications related to artificial intelligence or machine learning 
About the team:
  • Small CSOC team (about 13 people) split between analysts and engineers, working closely together on day-to-day security operations.
  • Currently focused on integrating a new SIEM and rolling out AI-related security capabilities across the environment.
  • Hours: 8AM – 5PM – M-F.  Possible, but likely rare: overtime, travel, weekends, off hours. 
Minimum required work experience:
  • 6 years of job-related technical experience. 
Required education/equivalencies:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other job-related degree;
  • OR, Associates degree in CS, IT, or other job-related degree plus 2 years of work-related experience;
  • OR, 4 years job-related work experience (total 10 years without a degree) 
Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Mike at Mike.Strain@dppit.com to learn more about this position (#26-00547).

US Citizen: This role requires the ability to obtain a Public Trust US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship. Residency requirements may apply. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.
 

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