Cyber Detection and Response AI Implementation and Validation Specialist

Cyber Detection and Response AI Implementation and Validation Specialist

Location: Phoenix, Arizona, USA · Type: W2, Full-Time · On-site: Yes · Pay: $40/hr · Job Code: PAN-00000021

About this opportunity

This role supports the implementation, integration, testing, and validation of AI-enabled cyber detection and response capabilities. You will collaborate closely with SOC, network, cloud, identity, and platform teams to onboard integrations, resolve deployment dependencies, and validate AI-assisted detection and response workflows through testing and attack simulations.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive W2 compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and hands-on experience with AI-driven security technologies.
• Work with cutting-edge detection, response, and automation tools in a collaborative environment.
• Meaningful impact on the security posture and operational readiness of enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement AI-driven SOC capabilities, virtual assistants, and workflow automation to improve detection and response efficiency.
• Onboard integrations, data sources, APIs, service accounts, and permissions required for detection and response tooling.
• Coordinate with network, cloud, identity, and platform teams to ensure deployment readiness and resolve dependencies.
• Validate AI-assisted detection, triage, investigation, and response workflows through structured testing.
• Develop and execute testing scenarios, attack simulations, and readiness exercises to assess effectiveness.
• Identify integration issues, workflow gaps, and operational risks; recommend and track mitigations.
• Support troubleshooting and deployment activities during implementation and stabilization phases.
• Document requirements, testing results, procedures, and architecture to ensure reproducibility and handoff.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cybersecurity engineering, SOC operations, threat detection, or platform implementation.
• Experience integrating enterprise security technologies, including SIEM, SOAR, and EDR platforms.
• Familiarity with threat intelligence, SOC workflows, and detection engineering principles.
• Understanding of network security, APIs, IAM, and cloud environments.
• Experience with security testing, attack simulation, or purple-team activities.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Experience with AI, automation, or security workflow platforms is a plus.

Ready to Apply?

Please submit your resume and a brief note describing your relevant experience and interest in this role. Candidates with demonstrable experience in cyber detection, AI-enabled workflows, and SOC integrations are encouraged to apply.

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