AI Cyber Security Engineer

CEI; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

CEI seeks an AI Cyber Security Engineer to design, implement, and govern AI-enabled security capabilities in real time from Columbia, SC in a hybrid in-office setting. This W2 contract spans 6 months with potential extension or conversion, and compensation is around $61/hour with optional benefits.

The role focuses on building defensive AI architectures, threat analytics, incident response, and scalable security controls, collaborating with cross-functional teams to safeguard enterprise data and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field, or 4 years of job-related experience.
• Experience with threat analysis, risk management, configuration management and business continuity.
• Strong knowledge of IT security controls and multi-vendor security issues.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and govern AI-enabled security capabilities in real time.
• Maintain and monitor security systems protecting networks and data.
• Develop standard operating procedures and troubleshooting guides.
• Research new security technologies and architectures for enterprise protection.

Skills

Data analysis

Threat analysis

Python scripting

Adversarial ML

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

4 years related experience or 2 years with associate degree

Tools

Security devices

Firewalls

Vulnerability scanners

PKI

Job description

Back AI Cyber Security Engineer
Infrastructure & Security Columbia , South Carolina Contract Hybrid Aug 20, 2026

Title:AI Cyber Security Engineer
Location:Columbia, SC ( Hybrid 3 days per week in office)
Contract:W2 only, 6 month contract with potential for extension or conversion to full time with either the client or CEI
Pay:$ 61 /hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Overview

The AI Cyber Security Engineer will design, implement, and govern advanced AI-enabled security capabilities that predict and neutralize unknown threats in real time. This position strengthens both proactive defense and operational resilience while enabling secure innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Implements, maintains and monitors security systems that are used for the protection of computer systems, networks, and data.
• Assists in the design of systems security infrastructure and provide technical security guidance as needed for projects.
• Develops and documents standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Configures and troubleshoot security infrastructure devices.
• Assists in the development of technical solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and mitigate associated risks.
• Implements, maintains and monitors security systems/tools that are used for the protection of computer systems, networks, and data.
• Configures and troubleshoot security infrastructure devices and security tools.
• Ensures proper security tools are being used effectively.
• Assists in the design of systems security infrastructure and provide technical security guidance as needed for projects.
• Researches, designs, and advocates new technologies, infrastructure, architectures, and security products that will support security requirements for the enterprise and its customers, business partners, and vendors.
• Performs capacity and future growth planning of the enterprise security infrastructure to ensure a highly available security environment.
• Develops and documents standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Evaluates and recommends procedures and processes for the prevention, detection, containment and correction of information security breaches.
• Analyzes business impact and exposure based on security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks.
• Advises management and users regarding security procedures.
• Performs system monitoring evaluations and audits to ensure compliance with the corporate security policies and standards.
• Communicates security risks and solutions to business partners and appropriate IT staff as needed.
• Provides direct support and guidance for security related issues.
• Assists in the development of technical solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and mitigate associated risks.
• Evaluates products and/or procedures to enhance productivity and effectiveness of information security across the organization.
• Design, implement, and govern advanced AI-enabled security capabilities that predict and neutralize unknown threats in real time.
• Build defensive AI architecture to automate alert triage.
• Apply adversarial machine learning to detect synthetic attacks that mimic legitimate behavior.
• Enhance behavioral analytics to identify insider threats and zero-day exploits.
• Establish policy frameworks for secure generative AI adoption.
• Support incident response by mapping attacker movement in real time.

Required Skills

• Strong data analysis and correlation abilities.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise data architecture, systems engineering and data communications as applied to the automated storage and retrieval of information, using multiple platforms and protocols with the inherent security risks of each.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Expertise with threat analysis risk management, configuration management, business continuity and contingency planning.
• Strong knowledge of administrative, procedural and technical controls used to reduce security risks.
• Ability to troubleshoot multi-vendor Security issues.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in network troubleshooting, diagnostic root cause analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency with applicable IT Security tools (software and hardware).
• Microsoft Office.
• Machine learning and deep learning fundamentals
• Programming skills in Python and scripting languages
• Understanding of adversarial attacks and AI model security
• Cloud platforms and secure deployment practices
• US Citizen only

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree.
• or 4 years of job related work experience or 2 years of job related experience plus an associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in network security (Cisco ASA, IPS, VPN, RSA SecurID, PKI, cryptography), security controls for LAN/WANs, client server, web-based systems, and databases.
• Experience with configuration of security devices such as firewalls, intrusion prevention, patch deployment, and risk assessment/ vulnerability scanners.
• CISA, CISM, CISSP
• Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.

Why Should I Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to advance AI-enabled cybersecurity capabilities that improve real-time threat detection and response. Apply to contribute to proactive defense and operational resilience in a fast-paced environment.

About CEI:

As a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their business and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers' workforce and project requirements.

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