AI Security Engineer Specialist

umiami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami Health System is seeking an AI Security Engineer Specialist to join the Security Operations Center in Miami. The role emphasizes designing, deploying, and optimizing AI-driven workflows to strengthen cybersecurity operations.

You will drive AI prompts, automate threat detection, and integrate tools like Microsoft Copilot and Security Copilot, while building dashboards with Splunk and Sentinel to improve incident response.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, info security, engineering or related field required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of cybersecurity and AI integration experience.
• Certifications in Security or AI tools preferred.
• Ability to learn new procedures and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leverage AI tools to streamline security operations and automate incident response.
• Develop and maintain AI prompts and workflows for security use cases.
• Integrate AI tools into daily SOC activities to boost analyst productivity.
• Design and manage AI-based agents for real-time alert enrichment and log analysis.
• Collaborate with SOC, engineers and GRC to embed AI into security infra.
• Analyze data from multiple sources using AI-assisted tools to detect threats.
• Create dashboards and reports reflecting AI-enhanced threat intelligence insights.
• Monitor effectiveness of AI-driven security processes and refine prompts and automation.
• Develop docs, runbooks, and SOPs for AI-integrated workflows.
• Participate in on-call rotations and provide advanced analysis during incidents.
• Stay current with emerging AI technologies and cybersecurity trends.

Skills

AI security

Threat hunting

Incident response

Automation workflows

AI prompts

AI tools integration

Dashboarding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Copilot

Security Copilot

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Sentinel

Job description

The UHealth-University of Miami Health System IT Department has an opportunity for a full-time AI Security Engineer Specialist to work at the Miller School of Medicine.

The AI Security Engineer Specialist is a highly motivated and technically proficient Security AI & Automation Specialist with a strong foundation in AI prompt engineering to support and enhance our cybersecurity operations.

As a specialized member of the Security Operations Center (SOC) at the University of Miami, the incumbent focuses on designing, deploying, and optimizing AI-driven workflows and agents - leveraging tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot and Security Copilot to automate threat detection, streamline incident response, and improve operational efficiency. As a key member of the SOC team, this incumbent helps shape the future of AI-integrated security operations.

Core Responsibilities:

• Leverages AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot 365, Security Copilot) to streamline security operations, automate documentation, and support incident response activities.
• Develops and maintain AI prompts and workflows tailored for security use cases, including threat hunting, incident triage, and compliance reporting.
• Integrates AI tools into daily security operations to enhance analyst productivity and reduce response times.
• Designs, implements, and manages AI-based agents and automations for real-time alert enrichment, log analysis, and contextual threat intelligence.
• Collaborates with SOC analysts, engineers, and GRC teams to identify automation opportunities and embed AI into existing security infrastructure.
• Analyzes and correlates data from multiple sources using AI-assisted tools to detect threats and anomalies.
• Creates dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel) that reflect AI-enhanced threat intelligence insights.
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of AI-enhanced security processes, continuously refining prompt strategies and automation logic.
• Monitors, evaluates, and refines AI-enhanced security processes, prompt strategies, and automation logic.
• Assists in developing and maintaining documentation, runbooks, and SOPs for AI-integrated workflows.
• Participates in on-call rotations and provides advanced analysis support during critical incidents.
• Stays current with emerging AI technologies and cybersecurity trends to ensure best-in-class practices.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. Other tasks as assigned.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity and AI integration.
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate preferred
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals preferred
• Microsoft Copilot certification(s) preferred
• GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI), CompTIA Security+, or equivalent certifications preferred
• Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff