Senior AI Threat & Insider Risk Analyst

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Plano (TX); 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 up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Plano, TX is seeking an AI Threat Analyst III to support the Insider Risk Program and drive AI‑driven security initiatives. The role collaborates with program stakeholders to surface insider threats and enable proactive defensive and offensive security capabilities.

You will develop and deploy data science, AI security solutions, shape data strategy with senior leadership, ensure data quality and governance, and mentor junior analysts.

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.
• Experience with cyber security tools, applications and/or software such as SIEM/UEBA platforms.
• Proficiency in Python or R and SQL.

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.

Skills

Python/R

SQL

Data analysis

Machine learning

Data visualization

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science/Statistics/CS

Tools

SIEM/UEBA

Tableau

Power BI

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Plano, TX is seeking an AI Threat Analyst III to support the Insider Risk Program and drive AI‑driven security initiatives. The role collaborates with program stakeholders to surface insider threats and enable proactive defensive and offensive security capabilities.

You will develop and deploy data science, AI security solutions, shape data strategy with senior leadership, ensure data quality and governance, and mentor junior analysts.