Cybersecurity Detection Engineer - AI-Driven Threats

Pensacola, FL, US • Posted 7 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago
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$56.35 - $80.5/hr
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Title: Cybersecurity Detection Engineer - AI-Driven Threats

Location: Vienna, VA, Winchester, VA, or Pensacola, FL
Employment Type: Contract

Compensation:
Pay Range: $56.350-$80.50 Per HR

Job Summary:
• This role is set in a hybrid environment across Vienna, VA, Winchester, VA, or Pensacola, FL, and is a contract position.
• The position requires expertise in cybersecurity detection engineering, focusing on AI-driven threats.
• Responsibilities include designing and deploying detection capabilities and working with generic technology platforms.

Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as the senior technical expert for AI-focused threat detection.
• Design and maintain advanced detection content across security platforms.
• Engineer high-confidence detections using complex query languages.
• Research emerging AI threats and translate them into actionable strategies.
• Mentor and guide engineers on AI threat concepts and detection strategies.

Qualifications:
• 7 years of experience in cybersecurity operations or detection engineering.
• Advanced expertise in detection engineering across the content lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience applying AI or machine learning in SOC workflows.
• Strong understanding of adversary tactics, including AI-enabled threats.
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Core Technologies:
• SIEM Query Languages | Multi-source Telemetry | Cloud Environments | AI Security Frameworks

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  • Dice Id: mitchmar1
  • Position Id: 26-09638
  • Posted 7 hours ago
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