Ai Cyber Defense Analyst

Summary

Join NBCUniversal as an AI Cyber Defense Analyst and play a crucial role in protecting our AI systems. You will develop and monitor AI-related detections and alerts, working with the incident response team as the AI monitoring subject matter expert. Responsibilities include maintaining and analyzing threat intelligence, proactively searching for malicious activity, conducting in-depth investigations, and developing AI/ML-based detection models. You will also collaborate with the incident response team, identify security gaps, and provide guidance to developers. This fully remote position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on threat hunting, incident response, or security engineering
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, including machine learning algorithms, deep learning, and natural language processing
• Experience with AI/ML security tools and techniques, such as model poisoning detection, adversarial robustness testing, and explainable AI
• Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) systems, security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) platforms, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and data analysis tools
• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud security best practices
• Experience with incident response methodologies and best practices
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework and ISO 27001

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze threat intelligence feeds to identify emerging AI/ML threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques
• Proactively search for malicious activity within AI systems and their supporting infrastructure
• Conduct in-depth investigations into suspicious AI-related events
• Monitor AI/ML models for anomalies, drift, and unexpected behavior
• Develop and implement AI/ML-based detection models to identify sophisticated attacks
• Continuously monitor AI systems and their supporting infrastructure for security threats, misuse, and abuse
• Respond to AI-related security incidents in a timely and effective manner
• Collaborate with the incident response team to investigate and contain security breaches
• Act as the subject matter expert for AI security during incident response activities
• Identify gaps in AI security controls and recommend improvements
• Document and share best practices for securing AI systems
• Develop use cases for AI/ML in cybersecurity, such as threat hunting and incident response
• Establish and maintain baselines for AI system behavior; identify and investigate any deviations from established baselines
• Identify and address potential security concerns related to the development, deployment, and operation of AI systems
• Provide guidance and recommendations to developers and other stakeholders on how to secure AI systems

Preferred Qualifications

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• A variety of other discounts and perks