Principal Cybersecurity Architect, AI & Data Science

Emploive; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to shape the future of AI-driven security operations. You will lead the development of innovative AI solutions that detect, respond to, and defend against emerging cyber threats while driving security innovation across the SOC.

Role requires a bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in cybersecurity, with a track record in threat detection, incident response, and security engineering leadership. 100% on-site with no travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent degree.
• 10+ years of work experience in cybersecurity engineering.
• Experience leading security engineering initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI-powered capabilities to identify and mitigate advanced cyber threats.
• Partner with SOC teams across threat detection, incident response, red teaming, and pen testing.
• Research emerging attack techniques and apply AI to strengthen defenses.
• Build scalable AI solutions to improve security operations and automation.
• Provide technical leadership shaping the future direction of cybersecurity engineering at The Home Depot.

Skills

AI in security

Threat detection

Incident response

Security leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SOC tools

Job description

The Home Depot is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to shape the future of AI-driven security operations. You will lead the development of innovative AI solutions that detect, respond to, and defend against emerging cyber threats while driving security innovation across the SOC.

Role requires a bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in cybersecurity, with a track record in threat detection, incident response, and security engineering leadership. 100% on-site with no travel.