Senior AI/ML Cyber Defense Lead

Hirebridge LLC; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirebridge LLC is seeking a Senior Network Defense Analyst with expertise in AI and ML to support advanced cyber operations and network defense initiatives.

The candidate will lead cyber intelligence efforts, analyze NetFlow/PCAP data, and craft intelligence products for government leaders. A TS/SCI clearance, a Master’s degree, and extensive cybersecurity experience are required. The role is based in Maryland with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience.
• Minimum of 8 years in cybersecurity focusing on network defense and threat analysis.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.
• Strong analytical skills for large data sets and pattern identification.
• Deep understanding of cloud security architecture and threat detection.

Responsibilities

• Proactively safeguard networks by analyzing appliance data to identify threats and propose mitigations.
• Serve as technical lead in cyber intelligence and all-source research focusing on network operations.
• Analyze data from network appliances and security events using AI/ML for anomaly detection.
• Develop presentations and recommendations summarizing threat assessments and countermeasures.
• Produce intelligence assessments and threat profiles using classified and open-source data.

Skills

AI/ML in security

Cybersecurity analysis

Network defense

Data analysis

Threat intel

Cloud security

Education

Master's degree

Tools

NetFlow analysis

PCAP analysis

Forensic tools

Threat hunting tools

Job description

Hirebridge LLC is seeking a Senior Network Defense Analyst with expertise in AI and ML to support advanced cyber operations and network defense initiatives.

The candidate will lead cyber intelligence efforts, analyze NetFlow/PCAP data, and craft intelligence products for government leaders. A TS/SCI clearance, a Master’s degree, and extensive cybersecurity experience are required. The role is based in Maryland with a hybrid work arrangement.