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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Security Engineer - **Company:** Irvine Technology Corporation - **Location:** Kirkland, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $156,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Machine Learning, Network Monitoring, Public Key Infrastructure, Phishing, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Google Cloud, Large Language Models, Mttr, Cybercrime, Cloudflare, Machine Learning Operations, ArcSight Event Correlation, Firewall Services Module, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a06c21bd-047f-4205-bec9-904a3b50f990 ## About the Role * 3 5+ years of Cybersecurity engineering experience. * Must have expertise in Cloudflare. * Strong experience with Cloud Security Azure and Google Cloud Platform are preferred. * Strong experience with vulnerability assessment tools and AI-powered security platforms (Darktrace, CrowdStrike, Sentinel, etc.). * Experience with network monitoring, security, firewall configuration, DLP, log monitoring, and event correlation. * Experience with policy/process documentation. * Understanding of DNS, DHCP, LDAP. * System hardening experience (STIGs, CIS, USGCB). * Security incident response experience. * Strong communication skills and policy-writing experience. * Analytical and troubleshooting skills. * Ability to serve as a technical resource. * Practical experience with AI/ML security tools or SOAR platforms., * Familiarity with AI governance frameworks and risks associated with enterprise AI/LLM deployment is a plus. * Automation and coding experience is a plus. * CISM, CISA, CRIS, CISSP, Security+, or similar. * Cloud security certifications (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform). * AI/ML security training (GIAC GAIOPS, Google ML Engineer, vendor-specific AI security certs). ## Description The IT Security Engineer applies IT security principles, methods, and tools including AI powered security technologies to protect the availability, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability of company IT resources. This includes physical security and access controls. The role leverages AI/ML to enhance threat detection, accelerate incident response, and strengthen overall security posture. Responsible for executing tasks that support the company s Information Security initiatives on time and within budget., * Maintain configurations for IT security technologies. * Collaborate with IT and Network Engineering teams on design reviews. * Periodically review firewall/router rules and ACLs. * Manage and support PKI infrastructure for user/server authentication. Policy, Compliance & Documentation * Develop and maintain methodologies for sensitive/critical applications and IT security systems. * Draft policy aligned with NIST, FISMA, PCI, PII, and CJIS. * Ensure processes are documented and followed for incident identification, investigation, response, forensic data collection, and regulatory requirements. Threat Detection, Risk & Vulnerability Management * Develop policies, procedures, scripts, and software for security assessments; leverage AI/ML tools for threat detection. * Monitor intrusion detection systems and firewall logs using AI-driven analytics and SIEM platforms. * Perform security assessments, risk identification, mitigation planning, and execution. * Lead vulnerability management and participate in patch/risk management. * Participate in emergency operations and CSIRT. * Deploy/manage AI-powered SIEM, EDR, and UEBA platforms to improve detection and reduce MTTR. * Evaluate emerging AI-driven attack vectors (adversarial AI, deepfakes, AI phishing) and develop countermeasures. Research, Training & Awareness * Research IT security topics, including AI/ML security tools and generative AI risks. * Assist with Cyber training and awareness programs, including AI-generated phishing simulations and safe AI usage guidance. 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