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
2 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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