Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity and AI integration
Preferred certifications include Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate and Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals
Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot certifications preferred
Certifications such as GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence or CompTIA Security+ are advantageous
Ability to adapt to new technologies and changing priorities
Strong communication skills for collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders
Responsibilities
Leverage AI tools to streamline security operations and automate tasks
Develop and maintain AI workflows for security use cases like threat hunting
Integrate AI into daily security operations to enhance productivity
Design and manage AI agents for alert enrichment and threat intelligence
Collaborate with SOC teams to identify automation opportunities
Analyze data using AI tools to detect threats and anomalies
Create dashboards that present AI-enhanced threat intelligence insights
Monitor and refine AI-based security processes and strategies
Assist in creating documentation and SOPs for AI workflows
Participate in on-call rotations to provide advanced analysis support
Benefits
Medical and dental insurance
Tuition remission for employees
Comprehensive benefits package
Full-time position at a reputable academic medical center
Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of AI in cybersecurity
Full Job Description
The UHealth-University of Miami Health System IT Department has an opportunity for a full-time AI Security Engineer Specialist to work at the Miller School of Medicine.
The AI Security Engineer Specialist is a highly motivated and technically proficient Security AI & Automation Specialist with a strong foundation in AI prompt engineering to support and enhance our cybersecurity operations.
As a specialized member of the Security Operations Center (SOC) at the University of Miami, the incumbent focuses on designing, deploying, and optimizing AI-driven workflows and agents-leveraging tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot and Security Copilot-to automate threat detection, streamline incident response, and improve operational efficiency. As a key member of the SOC team, this incumbent helps shape the future of AI-integrated security operations.
Core Responsibilities:
Leverages AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot 365, Security Copilot) to streamline security operations, automate documentation, and support incident response activities.
Develops and maintains AI prompts and workflows tailored for security use cases, including threat hunting, incident triage, and compliance reporting.
Integrates AI tools into daily security operations to enhance analyst productivity and reduce response times.
Designs, implements, and manages AI-based agents and automations for real-time alert enrichment, log analysis, and contextual threat intelligence.
Collaborates with SOC analysts, engineers, and GRC teams to identify automation opportunities and embed AI into existing security infrastructure.
Analyzes and correlates data from multiple sources using AI-assisted tools to detect threats and anomalies.
Creates dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel) that reflect AI-enhanced threat intelligence insights.
Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of AI-enhanced security processes, continuously refining prompt strategies and automation logic.
Monitors, evaluates, and refines AI-enhanced security processes, prompt strategies, and automation logic.
Assists in developing and maintaining documentation, runbooks, and SOPs for AI-integrated workflows.
Participates in on-call rotations and provide advanced analysis support during critical incidents.
Stays current with emerging AI technologies and cybersecurity trends to ensure best-in-class practices.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. Other tasks as assigned.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity and AI integration.
Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate preferred
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.
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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
Job Status: Full time
Employee Type: Staff
About University of Miami
The University of Miami is a private research university in Coral Gables, Florida. The university offers 132 undergraduate, 148 master's, and 67 doctoral degree programs, of which 63 are research/scholarship and four professional areas of study. The university's research expenditures in the 2018–2019 fiscal year were $358.9 million, the highest of any university in Florida and 45th in the nation. The university comprises 11 schools and colleges, including the Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine in Miami's Health District, a law school on the main campus, and the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science focused on the study of oceanography and atmospheric sciences on Virginia Key, with research facilities at the Richmond Facility in southern Miami-Dade County.
