AI Security Engineer

Cyber Security Engineer - AI Focused6 Months ContractHybrid role - 3 days/week onsite in ATLANTA GA, SILVER SPRING MD OR WASHINGTON DCSummarySeeking a Cybersecurity Engineer IV to design, implement, and operate both traditional security platforms and AI-enabled security systems, ensuring best practices while advancing automation maturity.Requirements5+ years’ Hands-on experience in security engineering tools (EDR, SIEM, SOAR tools)2+ years’ AI Application and Agent Development experience5+ years; Python, Go, or equivalent - Programming/Scripting ExperienceResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and review security controls across enterprise platforms (cloud, SaaS, on-prem)Build and manage enterprise security tools and infrastructureArchitect and deploy AI-powered security workflows using Agentic AI frameworksDevelop and maintain MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers and integrations for security tools and data sourcesImplement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines for:Threat intelligence enrichmentSecurity alert contextualizationKnowledge retrieval for SOC operationsIntegrate AI capabilities into vendor platforms such as Splunk, Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR, and SentinelOneDesign and deploy AI-driven playbooks and automation workflows for detection and responseEvaluate and onboard emerging AI-native security technologiesConfigure, troubleshoot, and maintain security infrastructure across environmentsConduct security assessments and continuously improve security posturePerform OS and infrastructure hardening, logging, and monitoringCommunicate technical risks and strategies effectively to leadershipDocument SOPs and mentor team membersCollaborate across engineering, SOC, and architecture teamsSoft Skills:Strong understanding of security architecture and system designAbility to translate complex technical concepts into business contextStrong collaboration across cross-functional teamsSelf-driven, with ability to work independently and lead initiativesMentorship and knowledge-sharing mindsetTechnology Requirements:Experience designing, building, and maintaining enterprise security platformsHands-on experience building or integrating Agentic AI systemsExperience with:RAG architectures (vector search + LLM pipelines)Vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS, OpenSearch vector capabilities)Embedding models and LLM APIsExperience building or integrating MCP servers or equivalent context-sharing frameworksAbility to design multi-step AI workflows (agents) for security use casesUnderstanding of:Prompt engineeringContext managementModel limitations, evaluation, and safety considerationsExperience integrating AI/automation into security platforms such as:Splunk (search, SOAR, AI assistants)Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR (playbooks, automation)SentinelOne (EDR/XDR integrations)Building custom connectors, APIs, or extensions for these platformsNice to Have Skills / Preferred RequirementsExperience with LLM frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, etc.)Familiarity with AI observability, evaluation, and guardrailsExperience with security data lakes and large-scale telemetry pipelinesCertifications:CISSPAWS Solutions ArchitectSplunk certificationsMedia/entertainment or global distributed environment experienceEducationNot required, but relevant certifications preferredThe estimated pay range for this position is USD $85.00/hr - USD $95.00/hr. Exact compensation and offers of employment are dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, licenses or certifications, and location. We also offer comprehensive benefits. The Talent Acquisition Partner can share more details about compensation or benefits for the role during the interview process.