PlanIT Group, LLC · 5 months ago
Cybersecurity Solutions III Architect/Engineer
Falls Church, VA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expPlanIT Group, LLC is focused on integrating advanced technologies into cybersecurity solutions, and they are seeking a Cybersecurity Solutions III Architect/Engineer. This role involves leading the integration of AI and machine learning into security practices, ensuring compliance with security policies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance cybersecurity measures.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyManagement Consulting
Responsibilities
Play a pivotal role in today's rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape by leading the integration and management of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies into security solutions to combat sophisticated cyber threats
Provide oversight and ensure compliance with security policies and programs related to AI, including secure development lifecycles and vulnerability management processes
Lead or support cybersecurity risk assessments, audits, program development, and incident response exercises, especially those involving AI systems
Establish and maintain secure development environments within AI platforms and integrated tools
Work with security teams and legal/business stakeholders to operationalize new cybersecurity AI/ML legislation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including AI/ML developers, security architects, and business stakeholders
Develop training programs to raise awareness of AI security risks and mitigation options
Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment. Identifying potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses within the organization's systems and infrastructure, assessing the associated risks, and developing strategies to mitigate those risks
Design and implement technical solutions (e.g., DLP, SIEM, endpoint monitoring) to support insider risk/threat detection, logging, and telemetry ingestion
Develop actionable security blueprints, principles, models, designs, standards, and guidelines to ensure information technology architecture and support is consistent, usable, secure, and adds value to the business
Tune and optimize system performance to reduce false positives and ensure that detection logic remains relevant to changing behaviors and environments
Support the secure deployment of behavior analytics models while ensuring that infrastructure and access controls meet privacy and governance requirements
Contribute to the engineering to automated response capabilities, including alerting, blocking, or throttling based on defined insider risk thresholds
Qualification
Required
Play a pivotal role in today's rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape by leading the integration and management of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies into security solutions to combat sophisticated cyber threats
Provide oversight and ensure compliance with security policies and programs related to AI, including secure development lifecycles and vulnerability management processes
Lead or support cybersecurity risk assessments, audits, program development, and incident response exercises, especially those involving AI systems
Establish and maintain secure development environments within AI platforms and integrated tools
Work with security teams and legal/business stakeholders to operationalize new cybersecurity AI/ML legislation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including AI/ML developers, security architects, and business stakeholders
Develop training programs to raise awareness of AI security risks and mitigation options
Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment. Identifying potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses within the organization's systems and infrastructure, assessing the associated risks, and developing strategies to mitigate those risks
Design and implement technical solutions (e.g., DLP, SIEM, endpoint monitoring) to support insider risk/threat detection, logging, and telemetry ingestion
Develop actionable security blueprints, principles, models, designs, standards, and guidelines to ensure information technology architecture and support is consistent, usable, secure, and adds value to the business
Tune and optimize system performance to reduce false positives and ensure that detection logic remains relevant to changing behaviors and environments
Support the secure deployment of behavior analytics models while ensuring that infrastructure and access controls meet privacy and governance requirements
Contribute to the engineering to automated response capabilities, including alerting, blocking, or throttling based on defined insider risk thresholds
Deep understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to develop, implement, and manage secure AI-driven solutions
Essential blended skillset that combines strong technical knowledge in cybersecurity and AI with effective leadership, communication, and strategic thinking abilities
Strong technical foundation. In-depth knowledge of computer networks, operating systems (Windows, Linux, UNIX), cloud computing (AWS, Azure), network security protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTPS, etc.), cryptography, and database security
Experience with system integration and scripting, including APIs, log forwarding, and automation via Python, PowerShell, or Bash
Strong understanding of network architecture and endpoint telemetry, especially how insiders interact with systems in both on-prem and cloud environments
Understanding of common cyber threats, attack vectors, vulnerabilities, security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001), and security technologies providing a proactive and data-driven approach to protection
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to articulate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences, and strong teamwork skills
Awareness of privacy and compliance requirements including how to implement insider monitoring ethically and legally
Preferred
A minimum of eight (8) years' relevant experience
A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required
Expertise in identifying and mitigating AI-specific vulnerabilities such as adversarial attacks, model poisoning, privacy concerns (e.g., data leakage), prompt injection, and bias detection
Experience with cloud-native security and data architectures (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and securing AI systems within those environments
Certifications focused on AI security, governance, and development
Company
PlanIT Group, LLC
PlanIT Group is an IT and engineering professional services company which provides top-tier talent to various commercial and government customers.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.55M2020-09-24Series Unknown· $3.55M
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