AI Threat Analyst - Insider Risk

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with 150% match

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking an AI Threat Analyst III to support Insider Risk and AI-driven security initiatives. The role collaborates with stakeholders to surface insider-threat trends, develop data-driven security tools, and mentor junior analysts.

Advanced AI capabilities are used for proactive defense and offensive operations, with a strong emphasis on data governance and reporting. The position requires a TS clearance, a data science or related degree, and hands-on experience with

Qualifications

• 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.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 9 years of related experience is required.
• Experience with cyber security tools, SIEM/UEBA platforms.
• Proficiency in Python or R.

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 to shape data strategy and define project goals.
• Implement advanced AI solutions for 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.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

SIEM/UEBA

Machine learning

LLMs

Data visualization

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science/Statistics/CS

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

AWS Redshift

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

SAS

Job description

Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for building AI automation that drives innovative solutions? 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. As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

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.

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.

Benefits

• Medical plan
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• 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, 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.

Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.