What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Security Engineer (AI Operations & Optimization) position at Technologent?
The Opportunity: We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer (AI Operations & Optimization) to enhance and scale AI-driven security operations. This role will focus on improving how intelligent systems support threat detection, incident investigation, and response processes by refining workflows, strengthening automation, and driving operational excellence.
The ideal candidate plays a key role in advancing the effectiveness and reliability of AI-enabled SOC capabilities while ensuring measurable improvements in performance and analyst efficiency.
Technologent is a Global Provider of Edge-to-Edge℠ Information Technology Solutions and Services for Fortune 1000 and SMB companies. We offer a unique blend of business practices that are aligned to solve for top CIO concerns. Our core competencies focus on data center infrastructure, business continuity, data protection, service automation and orchestration, continuous intelligence, monitoring, connectivity, collaboration and cybersecurity. These practices are supported by our professional services, digital transformation services and financial services offerings. By providing custom solutions and services designed to fit your business needs, we enable your organization to be more agile, responsive and competitive. Technologent empowers your company to ascend to the next level in IT.
Headquartered in Irvine, CA, Technologent has offices throughout the US and proudly serves clients around the world. When partnering with Technologent, organizations benefit from the highest caliber of professionals, committed to delivering exceptional business outcomes backed by unmatched service and support.
The ideal candidate plays a key role in advancing the effectiveness and reliability of AI-enabled SOC capabilities while ensuring measurable improvements in performance and analyst efficiency.
- Role: Cyber Security Engineer (AI Operations & Optimization)
- Experience: 3-5 Years
- Work Location: Phoenix, AZ
- Project Duration: 12 Months Contract
- Enhance AI-supported security workflows to improve investigation, triage, and response outcomes.
- Create and refine prompt strategies, workflow structures, and automation logic for security operations.
- Evaluate process performance and identify areas to improve accuracy, speed, and usability for analysts.
- Adjust decision-making logic, including thresholds and escalation paths, to optimize operational flow.
- Implement safeguards, monitoring mechanisms, and governance practices for AI-driven processes.
- Define and track key performance indicators to measure effectiveness, adoption, and productivity.
- Collaborate with analysts to gather insights and continuously improve workflows and processes.
- Assist in deploying and validating new AI use cases, enhancements, and system updates.
- Maintain clear documentation of processes, improvements, and operational standards.
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in security operations, detection engineering, or automation-focused roles.
- Exposure to AI technologies such as large language models, intelligent assistants, or orchestration tools.
- Strong understanding of incident response processes and SOC operational practices.
- Experience working with performance metrics, dashboards, or reporting frameworks.
- Knowledge of workflow governance, operational controls, and monitoring strategies.
- Hands-on experience with APIs, scripting, or system integrations.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience working with AI-enhanced security platforms or automation ecosystems.
- Familiarity with improving operational processes through intelligent workflows.
- Exposure to enterprise-scale security environments.
- Understanding of continuous improvement practices within SOC environments.
- A detail-oriented professional focused on improving operational performance.
- Someone who can translate complex processes into efficient, scalable solutions.
- A collaborative team player who values feedback and continuous improvement.
- A proactive problem-solver who can identify gaps and implement effective solutions.
- A strong communicator who can clearly present insights and recommendations.
- A forward-thinking individual who stays current with evolving AI and security trends.
Technologent is a Global Provider of Edge-to-Edge℠ Information Technology Solutions and Services for Fortune 1000 and SMB companies. We offer a unique blend of business practices that are aligned to solve for top CIO concerns. Our core competencies focus on data center infrastructure, business continuity, data protection, service automation and orchestration, continuous intelligence, monitoring, connectivity, collaboration and cybersecurity. These practices are supported by our professional services, digital transformation services and financial services offerings. By providing custom solutions and services designed to fit your business needs, we enable your organization to be more agile, responsive and competitive. Technologent empowers your company to ascend to the next level in IT.
Headquartered in Irvine, CA, Technologent has offices throughout the US and proudly serves clients around the world. When partnering with Technologent, organizations benefit from the highest caliber of professionals, committed to delivering exceptional business outcomes backed by unmatched service and support.