Cybersecurity Engineer AI Security & SOC CONTRACT POSITION::C2C

Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer AI Security & SOC

Department: Technology Risk Management

Location: DFW Reservations Office (Fort Worth, TX)

Contract Position::C2C

Job Overview

We are seeking a proactive and technical Cybersecurity Engineer specializing in AI Security and Security Operations (SOC) to join our Technology Risk Management team. In this role, you will bridge cybersecurity engineering, vulnerability management, and AI governance with organizational risk strategies.

You will work closely with senior leadership and project stakeholders to align cybersecurity initiatives with corporate objectives, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, oversee SOC operations, design advanced threat detection protocols, and build secure communication framework strategies across hosted enterprise production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• AI Security & Governance:

  • Align cybersecurity initiatives with corporate goals, establishing strategies and governance frameworks for secure AI adoption and security operations.

  • Clearly evaluate and convey technical risks, incident statuses, and mitigation strategies to executive leadership and key stakeholders.

• Security Operations Center (SOC) & Incident Response:

  • Oversee SOC operations to ensure the team is equipped with modern tooling, automated processes, and threat intelligence.

  • Design and execute advanced threat detection and incident response protocols for rapid identification, containment, and remediation of security events.

  • Prepare detailed SOC performance reports and executive insights covering compliance, operational effectiveness, and security KPIs.

• Vulnerability Management & Secure SDLC:

  • Drive vulnerability management programs across full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) environments.

  • Implement secure communication protocols to safeguard sensitive data and ensure the integrity of infrastructure security systems.

  • Integrate physical security controls with cybersecurity protocols for comprehensive infrastructure protection.

• Project Execution & Team Leadership:

  • Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity projects, managing resources, risks, and timelines effectively.

  • Mentor junior cybersecurity professionals, fostering technical excellence, continuous learning, and skills development within the security operations domain.

Required Qualifications & Top Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience/training).

• Core Experience Requirements:

  • 3 to 5 years of experience in Vulnerability Management.

  • 3 to 5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity Engineering.

  • 3 to 5+ years of full SDLC experience designing, developing, and implementing large-scale applications in hosted production environments.

  • 3 to 5+ years of experience with open-source technologies, system design, and software architecture.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Advanced Degree: Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), or a related technical discipline.

• Extended SDLC: 5+ years of full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience.

• GenAI & LLM Security: Hands-on experience developing, integrating, or securing generative AI solutions using Large Language Models (LLMs) (e.g., OpenAI GPT, Google Gemini, Meta Llama).

• Certifications: Professional certification in Python Programming or Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning.