AI Threat Analyst - Insider Risk

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 136,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with 150% match

Tuition reimbursement

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is hiring an AI Threat Analyst III to support the Insider Risk Program and drive AI-enabled security initiatives. You will surface insider-threat trends, enable proactive defenses, and collaborate with stakeholders across security and compliance domains.

The role requires strong data science experience, programming in Python or R, and expertise with SIEM/UEBA and visualization tools. A Top Secret clearance is mandatory and travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related Intelligence field.
• 5+ years of experience in data science or related field.
• Experience with cyber security tools and SIEM/UEBA platforms.
• Proficiency in Python or R and data visualization tools.
• Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Security team and stakeholders to drive insider risk program.
• Develop and deploy complex data science, insider threat, AI security solutions.
• Shape data strategy with program leadership to meet project goals.
• Implement AI solutions for offense and defense security operations.
• Ensure data quality, security, and governance.
• Mentor junior/mid-level threat analysts.
• Create detailed reports and visualizations communicating insights.
• Apply ML techniques and statistical models.
• Enhance program processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Stay updated on insider threat trends and AI advancements.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

SIEM/UEBA

ML/AI

Data visualization

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science/CS/Statistics or related Intelligence field

Higher degree can substitute for experience

Tools

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

AWS

NoSQL (MongoDB/Cassandra/HBase/DynamoDB)

SIEM/UEBA platforms

Job description

Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for building AI automation that drives innovative solutions? Join our team! As an AI Threat Analyst III, you will support the Insider Risk Program and champion the Security Program’s business operations and AI‑driven initiatives. You will collaborate with key program stakeholders, using cyber tools to surface insider‑threat trends, advance insider‑risk awareness, and enable proactive defensive and offensive security capabilities.

Our team is responsible for government affairs, international strategy, international business, and trade and regulatory compliance. We provide strategic guidance across the organization, helping to find alignment and compliance between SNC and the national security priorities of the U.S. government.

Responsibilities:

• Be a trusted partner for the Security team and all Insider Risk program stakeholders - willing to collaborate cross-functionally to foster a proactive, holistic insider threat program.
• Drive the development and deployment of complex data science, insider threat and AI security solutions.
• Collaborate with program leadership and senior stakeholders to shape data strategy and define project goals.
• Implement advanced AI solutions for both offense and defense security operations.
• Ensure data quality, security, and governance.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level threat analyst.
• Lead the creation of detailed reports and visualizations to communicate insights and recommendations.
• Implement advanced statistical models and machine learning algorithms.
• Continuously enhance program processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Stay abreast of industry threat trends and advancements in technology.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related Intelligence field.
• 5+ years of experience in data science or a related role.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 9 years of related experience is required.
• Experience with cyber security tools, applications and/or software such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)/ User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) platforms.
• Proven ability to analyze large and unstructured data sets to discover active insider threats, uncover insider risk indicators and/or emerging AI threat trends, and identify anomalies indicative of malicious insider activities.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Data-oriented personality.
• Ability to display strong analytical and communication skills.
• Applied statistics skills, such as distributions, statistical testing, regression, etc.
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques and algorithms, Large Language Models (LLMs/Generative AI).
• Experience with common data science toolkits.
• Proficiency in using query languages such as SQL.
• Good scripting and programming skills( i.e.; Python)
• Self-directed and outcome oriented - willing to ensure quality output, identify gaps in process, propose solutions, and drive initiatives to completion with minimal oversight.
• An active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• A continuous learner across the AI threat landscape and new training opportunities to build AI fluency on both offense and defense Security.
• Adaptive problem solver - comfortable operating in evolving threat climates, translating novel AI-enabled risks into practical detections, policy, risk mitigations proactively.
• Active Insider Threat, Cyber or AI certifications and/or membership across industry recognized standards (Ex. ISC2, CMU ITPM, SANS, etc.).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Experience with data visualization tools, such as Power BI, Tableu, etc.
• Experience with AWS Data Warehousing: AWS RDS (PostgreSQL), Redshift.
• Experience with NoSQL databases, such as MongoDB, Cassandra, HBase, Amazon DynamoDB.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to manipulate and analyze large datasets.
• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Must be able to present complex data findings in an understandable manner.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs occasionally.
• Perform data cleaning, preparation, and transformation to ensure the quality and integrity of data used for analysis.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $136,114.28 - $187,157.14. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires current/active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination.Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.