Cyber Security Engineer II

Job Description:

DPP is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer for an opportunity with our client in the healthcare insurance industry.

Work location: Partial onsite (Tues., Wed., Thurs. onsite) and as needed
Duration: 12 months
Term: W2 position
Work authorization: Candidates must be eligible to earn a low-level (Public Trust) US security clearance.

Position summary:

Publishes and maintains an AI threat detection catalog using available telemetry data
Deploys prioritized detection rules and performs regular tuning on a set schedule
Reduces repeat false positive alerts through tuning and adjustment of detection logic
Improves alert triage and escalation times for AI-related security events
Uses enrichment to support more efficient alert review and handling
Establishes baseline monitoring for approved AI tools
Sets and monitors thresholds to identify abnormal AI tool usage
Tracks and identifies risky AI usage patterns
Supports remediation of identified AI-related risks
Produces recurring reports on AI usage and associated risks
Develops and documents AI-focused incident response runbooks
Participates in tabletop exercises to test and validate response procedures
Updates runbooks and detection rules based on lessons learned from exercises
Works with cross-functional teams including leadership, architects, and senior technical staff
Communicates findings and updates clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Required experience:

Experience working with security operations, detection engineering, or incident response processes
Hands-on experience using SIEM and SOAR tools for monitoring and response workflows
Ability to develop or use automation and scripting (e.g., Python, KQL, SPL) to support security operations
Working knowledge of common AI/ML security risks such as prompt injection, data leakage, and over-reliance on AI outputs

Nice to have:

Previous experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment
Industry certifications related to artificial intelligence or machine learning

About the team:

Small CSOC team (about 13 people) split between analysts and engineers, working closely together on day-to-day security operations.
Currently focused on integrating a new SIEM and rolling out AI-related security capabilities across the environment.
Hours: 8AM – 5PM – M-F. Possible, but likely rare: overtime, travel, weekends, off hours.

Minimum required work experience:

6 years of job-related technical experience.

Required education/equivalencies:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other job-related degree;
OR, Associates degree in CS, IT, or other job-related degree plus 2 years of work-related experience;
OR, 4 years job-related work experience (total 10 years without a degree)

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Mike at Mike.Straindppit.com to learn more about this position (26-00547).

US Citizen: This role requires the ability to obtain a Public Trust US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship. Residency requirements may apply. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.

Job Ident #: 26-00547

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/

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Job Info

Location

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/