234 Cybersecurity Engineer jobs in Washington

**Department Name:**
IT Data Protection-Corp
**Work Shift:**
Day
**Job Category:**
Information Technology
**Estimated Pay Range:**
$50.12 - $83.54 / hour, based on location, education, & experience.
In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.
Banner Health was named to Fortune's Most Innovative Companies in America 2025 list for the third consecutive year and named to Newsweek's list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America for the second year in a row. We're proud to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care.
The Cybersecurity Network Engineering Team at Banner Health plays a critical role in safeguarding one of the most vital sectors-healthcare. As part of Banner Health's broader cybersecurity and business strategy, this team is dedicated to detecting, mitigating, and preventing network threats before they can impact patient care or sensitive data. By leveraging advanced technologies and modern security frameworks, the department ensures that the organization's digital infrastructure remains resilient, compliant, and aligned with the mission of delivering safe, uninterrupted healthcare services. Team members are key contributors to implementing the organization's Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) vision, engineering secure solutions that protect both internal and external access to systems and applications.
A day in the life of a Cybersecurity Network Engineer at Banner Health is dynamic and impactful. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze network traffic, fine-tune security controls, and respond to real-time detections that help prevent potential cyber incidents. Your toolkit will include industry-leading technologies such as Zscaler, Cloud Browser Isolation (CBI), Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), IDS/IPS, and API security platforms, all essential to defending against evolving threats. Beyond operational responsibilities, you'll design and implement new security architectures, contribute to the development of secure access models, and ensure certificate management and governance are seamlessly executed. Each day presents the opportunity to enhance both your technical expertise and Banner Health's cybersecurity maturity-protecting what matters most: patient trust and safety.
**Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm**
Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position leads the designs, develops, configures, implements, tunes, maintains solutions, resolve technical and business issues related to cybersecurity threat & vulnerability management, identity management, security operations center, forensics, and data protection. Cybersecurity Engineers work with Cybersecurity Architects to execute strategic cyber initiatives, evaluate security components of the network, applications and end-user devices, and provides guidance to ensure new systems meet regulatory and technical standards. Cybersecurity Engineers leads root-cause analysis on Cyber systems to determine improvement opportunities when failures occur. Cybersecurity Engineers work closely with other IT organizations to ensure cyber products are working and integrating with non-cyber environments (apps, networks, End User devices, Servers, etc).
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Proactively initiates the design and implementation of cybersecurity solutions, upgrades, enhancements, while looking forward three to five years.
2. Leads in providing technical expertise and support for cybersecurity solutions, including operational aspects of the software.
3. Serves as subject matter expert in the design, implementation, and compliance of secure baseline configurations for applications and infrastructure components.
4. Proactively initiates technical assessments of systems and applications to ensure compliance with policy, standards and regulations. 
5. Authors new cybersecurity standards and procedures. Leads the revision of existing cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures, as needed. 
6. Serves as technical leader for cybersecurity projects, including the development of project scope requirements, budgeting, work breakdown and operational handoff.
7. Identify threats and develop suitable defense measures, evaluate system changes for security implications, and recommend enhancements, research, and draft cybersecurity white papers, and provide first-class support to the cybersecurity operations staff for resolving difficult cybersecurity issues.
8. Under limited direction, self starter, this position is responsible for cybersecurity across multiple departments system-wide and requires interaction at all levels of staff and management. Work closely on cross functional IT Teams. Leads work through indirect leadership across other cyber resources. Articulate complex Security functions into simple business ease.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess strong knowledge of business, information security and/or computer science as normally obtained through the completion of a bachelor's degree.  Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent.
Experience normally obtained through seven plus years of experience of enterprise-scale information security engineering, preferably in healthcare. Must also possess three plus years' experience in a healthcare environment or an equivalent combination of relevant education, technical, business and healthcare experience. 
Experience with IT operations, automation of security processes, coding and scripting languages, ability to document security processes as well as use case development. Experience with the assessing cyber products, including vendor selection, define requirements, contractual documentation development. Experienced assessing and reaching out to vendors for needed features via enhancement requests. Expert understanding of regulatory and compliance mandates, including but not limited to HIPAA, HITECH, PCI, Sarbanes-Oxley. Experienced in planning, designing and implementing cybersecurity solutions, operating, maintaining and managing the lifecycle of cybersecurity solutions. Advanced knowledge of Security Engineering Principles, including risk management, resilience, vulnerability management, Information Security, NIST, MITRE , etc. Advanced expertise in Cyber products supporting Data Loss Prevention, EDR, AntiVirus, Perimeter services, threat systems, cyber platform analytics, SIEM, CASB, CLOUD Security, ETC. Proven Cloud Security experience. Requires independent judgment, critical decision making, excellent analytical skills, with excellent verbal and written communications. Ability to think quickly under difficult or complex conditions and clearly communicate to appropriate staff; ability to balance project workloads with customer support and on-call demands. Must demonstrate deep knowledge of information technology and information security principles and practices. Requires communication and presentation skills to engage technical and non-technical audiences. Requires ability to communicate and interact across facilities and at various levels. Incumbent will have skills to mentor less experienced team members. As is typical in this industry, variable shifts and hours and responding to after-hours notifications may be required. 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Certification in two or more of the following areas Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), HealthCare Information Security & Privacy Practitioner, (HCISPP), CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - Engineering (ISSEP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), SANS GIAC, or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).  Four plus years as a System Administrator or in IT Operations. Or four plus years in risk management or GRC experience in the healthcare/medical environment. Five plus years' experience in a healthcare environment or an equivalent combination of relevant education, technical, business and healthcare experience. 
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join their team in Seattle, Washington, US . This critical role will focus on protecting the company's digital assets from evolving cyber threats. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security systems and protocols. Key responsibilities include conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, developing incident response plans, and investigating security breaches. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of network security, cryptography, and security best practices. You will work closely with IT and development teams to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of the technology infrastructure. This position requires staying current with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies to proactively defend against potential attacks. You will also be involved in security awareness training for employees and contribute to the development of security policies and procedures. The role demands excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex security issues under pressure. A strong understanding of cloud security principles (AWS, Azure, GCP) is highly desirable. This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining the integrity of our client's systems. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, along with significant practical experience in cybersecurity, is required. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are a plus. You should possess strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with diverse teams.

Our client is actively recruiting a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join their accomplished team, working remotely. This critical role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing advanced security solutions to protect the organization's networks, systems, and data from evolving cyber threats. Key responsibilities include developing and deploying security infrastructure, conducting in-depth threat analysis, leading incident response efforts, and performing regular security assessments and penetration testing. You will also play a key role in shaping the company's overall cybersecurity strategy, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of network security architecture, encryption technologies, vulnerability management, and security best practices. Proven experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern security tools such as SIEM, SOAR, and EDR is essential. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, along with a minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, is required. Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC are highly desirable. This position is fully remote, requiring excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with distributed teams. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities are crucial. If you are a seasoned cybersecurity professional looking for a challenging and rewarding remote opportunity, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our client's robust security posture.

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Headquartered in Virginia, we have more than 53,000 employees in approximately 80 countries across all 7 continents.
Amentum is seeking a **Senior Cybersecurity Engineer with focus on Networking** . This is a fully remote and hands-on role, responsible for ensuring Amentum assets are protected from cyber threats. This role provides technical expertise in multiple areas of cybersecurity to include Cloud Security and Endpoint Security. **US Citizenship is required to apply. This is a US remote-telework role (you must live within the US to work in this role).**
**Responsibilities:**
· Review, design, implement and support all aspects of network security, in close collaboration with IT and Projects.
· Maintain and support security related networking systems, e.g. boundary protection, firewalls, DNS/URL filtering, global VPN.
· Ensure availability of cyber-related network services, e.g. work closely with network engineering to design failsafe solutions.
· Participate in 2nd-level Security Operations Center (SOC) activities, e.g. respond to critical security incidents escalated by an MSSP, including non-network related incidents.
· Design and improve security controls protecting our users, information systems, enterprise applications and data.
· Analyze, troubleshoot and investigate security-related IT system anomalies based on platform reporting, network traffic, log files and automated security alerts.
· Optimize processes/tooling and automate recurring tasks.
· Provide security oversight and coordination for changes to the IT landscape.
· Provide off-hours support on an infrequent, but as needed basis.
· Maintain and update relevant system and process documentation.
· Cover other cybersecurity related assignments as needed.
**Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities:**
· Effective time management and communication skills.
· Self-starter with desire for professional excellence, able to work with minimal supervision.
· Excellent communication skills, able to prioritize and adapt to dynamic changes in the environment.
**Minimum Requirements:**
· Associate's degree plus at least 6 years hands-on experience as a cybersecurity network engineer; a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field plus 5 years of relevant experience; 4 years with a Master's.
· Current Security+ and Network+; or similar industry certification.
· **Must be a U.S. Citizen.**
· **US Remote-Telework role (you must live within the US to work remotely).**
· Expert experience in network protection and related concepts, e.g. boundary protection, network segmentation, firewalls, endpoint security, threat hunting.
· Deep understanding of network protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs).
· Strong experience in network architectures (e.g. LAN, WAN, VPN, SD-WAN, Cloud).
· Demonstrated skills to debug network related issues, including performance.
· Good understanding of data protection (encryption PKI/SSL/TLS, authentication and access control).
· Ability to travel up to 10%.
**Additional desired qualifications and experience:**
· Experience with Palo Alto products
· Experience with F5 load balancers
· Experience with CISCO ACI
· Experience with SASE solutions
· Experience with Intrusion Detection Systems
· Experience with NIST based controls or similar standard
· Exposure to Azure GCC-H
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters ( .

Staff Cybersecurity Engineer )
Astronics Subsidiary Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES)
Location Kirkland, WA
Description
**Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES)** is seeking a highly skilled **Staff Cybersecurity Engineer** to join our Airborne Power & Control (APC) Product Groupin **Kirkland, WA.**
This on-site position offers a flexible work arrangement, allowing you to work from home 2-3 days per week.
If you are passionate about making an impact with a forward-thinking company that stays at the forefront of the latest technologies in the aircraft industry-and has been recognized as one of Washington's Best Places to Work for 16 consecutive years - please read on!
**JOB SUMMARY:**
As a Staff Cybersecurity Engineer, you will design and secure next-generation aircraft power systems and equipment. The ideal candidate will utilize technical expertise and innovative thinking to create electrical power solutions that enhance weight, cost, and reliability. Within three months, the candidate will spearhead the security requirements definition and verification for various aircraft electrical power products. This role combines advanced technical skills, customer interaction, and teamwork to develop cutting-edge power systems for aviation applications.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:**
1. **Innovative Electrical Power Systems:**
2. Establish credibility with customers by actively engaging in the design and certification of secure aircraft electrical power systems and equipment.
3. Build Astronics AES's reputation as a leading expert in aircraft electrical power systems within our market segment.
4. **System Security Planning:**
5. Develop comprehensive plans to demonstrate compliance with airworthiness regulations and key performance parameters related to security concerns.
6. Formulate plans for ongoing security maintenance to ensure continued compliance with airborne cybersecurity requirements.
7. **Security Risk Assessment:**
8. Apply knowledge of airworthiness security processes, methods, and considerations to offer logical recommendations and develop requirements that align with regulations and key performance parameters.
9. Ensure systems' compliance by providing certification evidence as per RTCA DO-326A, DO-356A, and DO-355A.
10. **High-Performance Team Environment:**
11. Actively collaborate with cross-functional team members, including electrical, software, test, and mechanical engineers, as well as program management, manufacturing, and supply chain personnel.
12. Foster a positive team dynamic by sharing knowledge, offering constructive feedback, and supporting team objectives.
13. Exhibit strong communication skills and a proactive attitude towards conflict resolution.
14. **Internal Technical Leadership:**
15. Develop cooperative relationships with internal engineering resources.
16. Advise management in making informed decisions about cybersecurity implementation in Astronics' products.
17. Contribute to the professional growth of less experienced engineers and play a critical role in major design and peer reviews.
18. Assure the quality of designs through diligent oversight and guidance.
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
**Required:**
+ Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Security, Systems Engineering or related engineering discipline.
+ Experience in requirements capture and management with tools such as Polarion, Caliber, DOORS or Jama.
+ Ability to author technical documents, including specifications and plans.
+ Competence in presenting technical information to customers and management.
+ Experience adhering to defined system development processes.
**Preferred:**
+ Experience in the aviation industry.
+ Mastery of Aerospace cybersecurity standards such as DO-326, DO-355 and DO-356.
+ Knowledge of aircraft electrical power systems.
+ Experience in writing process documents.
**Employment Eligibility Requirements**
+ Must be a US Person under ITAR regulations.
+ Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test, including cannabis screening.
**Compensation**
Base salary range: $132,983 - $99,474 per year (Mid-point: 166,228).
Several factors influence the actual salary offered, including experience, skills, training, certifications, and market conditions. Typically, new hires are closer to the mid-point of the range.
**Benefits**
+ **Health:** Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, voluntary life/AD&D, critical illness, accident prevention, and hospital indemnity.
+ **Financial:** 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
+ **Work-Life Balance:** Flexible culture, Employee Assistance Program.
+ **Time Off:** Generous PTO starting at 120 hours, plus 12 Paid Holidays.
Astronics AES offers an engaging work environment in the Seattle area, recognized for its excellence in fostering employee satisfaction and professional growth. Join us to lead the development of innovative, secure electrical power systems for next-generation aircraft.
Position Requirements
_As above_
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
About the Organization Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics.
We offer our breadth of technology solutions and services through 11 subsidiary business units and numerous award-winning product brands. Serving our customers is our first priority, and every day we honor this mission with quality, partnership, and energetic global vision.
EOE Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
This position is currently accepting applications.

Our client is a global leader in cybersecurity solutions and is actively seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Engineer specializing in Threat Detection to join their cutting-edge, fully remote team. This position is crucial for protecting the organization's digital assets and sensitive data by identifying, analyzing, and responding to sophisticated cyber threats. You will be at the forefront of developing and implementing advanced threat detection strategies, leveraging state-of-the-art tools and techniques, including SIEM, EDR, and network monitoring solutions. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of various attack vectors, malware analysis, incident response protocols, and forensic investigations. Responsibilities include tuning detection rules, developing custom scripts for automation, conducting threat hunting exercises, and contributing to the continuous improvement of the security monitoring capabilities. You will collaborate with other security professionals to share threat intelligence and enhance the overall security posture. This role requires a proactive mindset, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences. A passion for cybersecurity, a commitment to staying ahead of emerging threats, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting are essential. This is a significant opportunity to make a tangible impact on security operations and contribute to protecting critical infrastructure and information.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and refine threat detection rules and analytics.
• Monitor security alerts and investigate potential security incidents.
• Perform threat hunting activities to proactively identify advanced threats.
• Analyze malware and understand various attack methodologies.
• Conduct forensic investigations and provide detailed reports.
• Optimize SIEM and EDR platforms for enhanced detection capabilities.
• Automate security processes using scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
• Collaborate with security operations center (SOC) analysts and incident response teams.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on threat detection and incident response.
• Proficiency with SIEM (e.g., Splunk, QRadar), EDR, and network security tools.
• Strong understanding of threat landscapes, attack vectors, and adversary tactics.
• Experience with scripting and automation for security tasks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.
• Relevant certifications such as GIAC (GCIA, GCIH), CISSP, or CISM are highly valued.

Are you interested in working at the cutting edge of industrial cybersecurity? Does securing high criticality operational technology systems and leading a team of cyber professionals motivate you? Are you ready to take your career in Cybersecurity of Operational Technology and Industrial Control Systems to the next level with one of the largest technology and engineering firms in the world? As the OT/ICS Cybersecurity Engineer (mid level), you'll work at the forefront of contemporary industrial systems to secure these systems from design through deployment. Jacobs designs and builds the world's infrastructure, and you'll play a key role in protecting industrial systems that enable our client's most important programs.
As the OT/ICS Cybersecurity Engineer - Mid, you will work with a team of cybersecurity professionals that provide support across the Jacobs delivery lifecycle. From ensuring design compliance with standards to providing discrete cybersecurity assessments, you'll identify risk and provide mitigation measures that protect our clients from the most dangerous forms of cyber-attacks. You will design cybersecurity offerings to be consistent with NIST, NERC CIP and other contemporary cybersecurity standards in ICS environments. You'll understand the cybersecurity needs of large infrastructure programs and develop cybersecurity offerings to include 3rd party technologies that ensure that system and network data is visible and secure. In this role, you'll work with both sales and operations teams to embed cybersecurity and risk reduction into new contract opportunities as well as active programs. You'll work in close coordination with SCADA instrumentation and controls teams to design and integrate SCADA and OT with contemporary security architectures. From design through the commissioning of large infrastructure, you'll put your hands on experience with ICS cybersecurity to work at Jacobs.
Are you ready to be part of our team of ICS cybersecurity professionals at the cutting edge of SCADA and cybersecurity? At Jacobs, we are building a more connected and sustainable world. Come join us as we engineer and secure networks at the heart of today's global infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
* Support cybersecurity design of OT networks through compliance with appropriate security standards
* Provide cybersecurity assessments of OT/ICS across Jacobs markets with analysis of current state, mitigation, and solution implementation
* Support OT integration of switching, servers, firewalls, virtual machines, and other technology with proper security standards
* Perform forensics analysis of OT devices to support cyber incident analysis
* Develop consultative OT security solutions which include services such as attack emulation, penetration testing, threat hunting, and deception operations
* Travel to project sites to provide support of ICS networks, manage and maintain converged platforms, virtualization, networks, security platforms and various other OT/IoT technologies
* 5+ years of experience in OT (operational technology) / ICS (industrial control systems) security with experience leading engagements
* Experience with OT network monitoring and data collection tools
* Technical background with hands-on experience in the conduct of security reviews and assessments of OT security and cybersecurity risk landscapes
* Knowledge of DNP, Modbus, SEL, IEC-61850 protocols - serial & IP based
* Experience working with firewalls and wireless communication technology
* Experience working with virtualization platforms, Active Directory Domain Services, and DNS
* Familiarity with IEC-62443 and other industrial cybersecurity standards
* Knowledge of the Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture
* Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture
Preferred:
* IAT Level II Certification (Security+, GICSP)
* Cisco CCNA, Fortinet NSE-4, JNCIA or equivalent network certification
* Expertise in MITRE ATT&CK® and ATT&CK for ICS Frameworks
* Hands-on experience programming ICS vendor Human Machine Interface (HMI) equipment as well as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
* Experience with Industrial Internet of Things and edge computing
* Working knowledge of NIST SP 800 series guidelines
* Experience implementing secure remote access solutions
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**Now Brewing - lead cybersecurity engineer! #tobeapartner**
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
Are you passionate about leading complex technical initiatives that safeguard our customers, partners, and brand? As a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer, you will drive the delivery of critical security capabilities across the enterprise, guiding cross-functional teams through high-impact projects. You will bring clarity to ambiguity, structure to complexity, and execute with precision and confidence. This role demands a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise, capable of owning the full lifecycle of cybersecurity initiatives-from ideation and architecture through implementation and operational handoff.
_As a lead cybersecurity engineer, you will._
+ Provides direction for building and enhancing an operational excellence model for our global security program.
+ Provides technical leadership for development, planning and implementation of a variety of platforms including, but not limited to; SIEMs, IDS/IPS, Firewalls, WAFs, Antivirus, Encryption/HSMs, DDoS services, configuration management, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, PKI and more.
+ Partners with Security Architecture and Global Technology teams to ensure platform goals and security solutions are aligned with the business strategy and needs.
+ Scopes, documents, and provides program oversight for day-to-day operational processes.
_We'd love to hear from people with:_
+ 6+ years of experience working in an information technology discipline.
+ 6+ years of infrastructure / information security experience
+ Deep technical understanding of modern cybersecurity threats.
+ Advanced experience in deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting cybersecurity tools in a large enterprise environment.
+ Ability to quickly learn new technology concepts.
+ Ability to automate tasks and interact with APIs using common scripting languages.
+ Understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements such as SOX and PCI.
+ Strong organizational skills and a hands-on approach to execution, with a track record of delivering results in fast-paced environments. A self-starter mindset with the ability to proactively identify risks, remove blockers, and drive accountability across teams.
As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com (file:///C:/Users/rofunk/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/EHRXPAYM/starbucksbenefits.com) .
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Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, renewable energy solutions, and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities.
The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you're part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live, learn, and work.
The Cybersecurity AI Engineer at Nelnet plays a critical role in securing the organization's AI/ML infrastructure and applications. This position works at the intersection of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and operations, focusing on protecting machine learning models, LLMs, data pipelines, and associated services from evolving threats. The ideal candidate combines expertise in security engineering with a deep understanding of AI technologies, and partners across IT, security, and data science teams to implement resilient, compliant, and secure AI solutions.
This role requires strong technical acumen, practical problem-solving, and a forward-thinking mindset to defend next-generation AI systems. You will:
- Monitor, evaluate, and enhance the security posture of AI/ML systems, APIs, and model-serving environments.
- Implement detection mechanisms to identify adversarial AI threats such as model abuse, prompt injection, data poisoning, and model theft.
- Collaborate with development, operations, and SOC teams to secure AI environments throughout the lifecycle.
- Automate threat detection and remediation workflows related to AI misuse.
- Evaluate and integrate AI security tools and model governance solutions.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of AI-specific threat models and control frameworks.
- Stay current on emerging threats to AI systems and participate in blue/red/purple team exercises involving LLMs and AI services.
**AI and Security Engineering**
· Secure AI/ML model development and deployment environments (e.g., LLMs, vector databases, training pipelines).
· Create automated tools to detect and mitigate AI-related threats (e.g., anomalous model outputs, prompt injections).
· Perform adversarial testing and threat modeling of AI systems.
· Support logging, monitoring, and alerting for AI/ML environments integrated with SIEM/XDR platforms.
· Participate in the design of model access controls, encryption, and governance enforcement.
· Assist in the development and enforcement of AI-related security policies and procedures.
**Innovation**
· Challenge legacy assumptions and recommend innovative, AI-native security approaches.
· Identify short- and long-term strategies for securing AI assets that drive business value.
· Develop security prototypes and proof-of-concepts for emerging AI architectures.
· Stay current on adversarial ML research and translate findings into actionable defenses.
**Agility**
· Adapt to the rapidly evolving AI landscape and emerging threat vectors.
· Navigate ambiguity in AI risk management and compliance controls.
· Help business and technical partners adjust to changes in AI security requirements.
· Be responsive and adaptive during incidents involving AI systems.
**Problem Solving**
· Investigate complex security incidents involving AI-generated outputs or manipulated inputs.
· Apply critical thinking to defend against novel AI abuse cases.
· Develop layered mitigation strategies across models, APIs, and infrastructure.
· Own problem resolution end-to-end.
**Collaboration**
· Partner with SOC analysts, developers, AI engineers, and red teams to defend AI systems.
· Lead threat modeling and tabletop exercises focused on AI threat scenarios.
· Mentor peers on emerging risks and best practices in AI/ML security.
· Foster cross-functional alignment to integrate AI security in enterprise roadmaps.
**Communication Skills**
· Translate technical AI security issues into business risk language for stakeholders.
· Write clear documentation for AI detection rules, playbooks, and findings.
· Present AI threat scenarios and mitigation strategies to technical and non-technical audiences.
**Strategic Focus**
· Align AI security efforts with Nelnet's business, compliance, and technology goals.
· Act as a trusted advisor on AI governance, LLM access, and model risk.
· Anticipate future regulatory requirements around AI usage and safety.
· Deliver security solutions that balance innovation and operational integrity.
**Pay Range for this role is - $100,000 -$135,000
**EDUCATION:**
Knowledge equivalent to the completion of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field of study.
**EXPERIENCE:**
+ 3-5 years in a cybersecurity, security engineering, or threat detection role.
+ Hands-on experience with machine learning systems, LLMs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, or open-source models), or AI/ML platforms (e.g., SageMaker, Azure ML, Vertex AI).
+ Familiarity with adversarial machine learning concepts, model risk, or AI red teaming is preferred.
+ Experience with SIEM platforms, threat detection tools, or security automation frameworks.
+ Experience in application security, DevSecOps, or secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) is a plus.
**COMPETENCIES - SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:**
Needs:
+ Knowledge of security, control and computer technology.
+ Knowledge of how to lead and/or motivate others.
+ Knowledge of and ability to apply concepts of statistics and probability to identify and address problems, trends, and relationships in work related data.
+ Knowledge of at least one computer development language, methodology, and techniques.
+ Familiarity and understanding of AI system architectures and security implications.
+ Scripting or development experience in Python or similar languages.
+ Knowledge of AI-specific threat frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATLAS, OWASP LLM Top 10).
+ Strong investigative skills and comfort working with logs, telemetry, and alerts.
+ Ability to work across teams and lead cross-functional security initiatives.
+ Familiarity and experience with various regulations governing IT environments.
+ Familiarity with regulatory and ethical frameworks around AI security and model governance.
+ Familiarity and experience with infrastructure deployment and systems administration
+ Excellent organizational, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
+ Ability to effectively assess and communicate risks and appropriate levels of urgency to management and engineering staff
+ Aptitude for self-study, setting and achieving long term goals
+ Actively seeks to remain technically current and increase expertise and abilities
+ Challenges prevailing assumptions when appropriate
+ Willing to adapt to changing technology and business landscapes
+ Considers change as opportunities to be challenged and grow
+ Ability to adapt style of communications to match audience and information sharing needs
Wants:
+ Knowledge of cyber defense and SOC detection capabilities
+ Knowledge of Indicators of Compromise of common security tools and methodologies
+ Familiarity with reverse engineering methodologies and tools
+ Familiarity with forensic methodologies and tools
+ Familiarity with EDR, firewall, IDS/IPS evasion
+ Deep understanding of machine learning architectures, LLMs (e.g., GPT, LLaMA), and common AI frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face).
-Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. To be considered, candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship
Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: LINK ( .
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