Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Insight Global; Toronto; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior ML Engineer to join a dynamic cybersecurity operations team. This exciting role involves developing and implementing machine learning and large language model capabilities tailored to enhance security operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Python and SQL, along with a solid understanding of tools like Azure ML Studio and Miniconda. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fully remote environment, contributing to critical projects that shape the future of cybersecurity. If you're passionate about machine learning and eager to make an impact, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience as an ML Engineer for large organizations.
• Strong experience with Python and SQL for data manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ML and LLM capabilities for cybersecurity operations.
• Collaborate with the cybersecurity team on threat detection and incident response.

Skills

Machine Learning Engineering

Python

SQL

Miniconda

Azure ML Studio

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Bachelor's degree in Data Science

Tools

Azure ML Studio

Miniconda

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

Job description

This range is provided by Insight Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$70.00/hr - CA$80.00/hr

JOB DESCRIPTION

Insight Global is looking for a Senior ML Engineer to join a large HCM client on a 4 month contract fully remote in Canada. The successful candidate will partner with the cybersecurity operations team to develop and implement ML and LLM capabilities tailored to pre-identified use cases relating to threat detection, incident response, IAM workflows, and overall security operations use cases. Previous experience working with Python, SQL, Miniconda, Azure ML Studio, and the ability to mentor team members on predictive models is essential for this role.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. 7+ years experience as an ML Engineer for large organizations
2. Strong experience with Python for data manipulation, feature engineering, and model development
3. Strong experience with SQL for querying and preprocessing data
4. Strong experience with Miniconda for creating and managing development environments
5. Strong experience with Azure ML Studio for deploying ML Solutions
6. Bachelors degree in computer science, cybersecurity, data science, or equivalent
7. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to mentor team members

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Knowledge of how ML can be applied to areas such as anomaly detection, intrusion detection, and cybersecurity environments
2. Familiarity with libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, or similar
3. Certifications in relevant technologies or methodologies

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Staffing and Recruiting