Senior Principal Engineer - AI Cyber Defense
First Citizens India (company site, opens in a new tab)15+ yrsBengaluruOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 40–70 LPA
Posted 12h ago
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About This Role
- Lead design and development of AI/ML models for cybersecurity use cases such as anomaly detection, threat prediction, and behavioral analytics.
- Drive adoption and optimization of AI-powered capabilities in security tools (SIEM, SOAR, XDR, EDR, firewalls, DLP) to improve threat prevention, protection, and detection.
- Collaborate with SOC, threat intelligence, and engineering teams to operationalize AI-driven security mechanisms including automated blocking, adaptive controls, and predictive insights.
Minimum Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity with strong exposure to AI/ML applications.
- Proficiency in machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and programming in Python for data engineering and model development.
- Experience working with modern security platforms with embedded AI capabilities, including SIEM, SOAR, XDR, and EDR tools.
- Work Experience Required: 15+ years in cybersecurity and AI/ML; Location: Hybrid role based in Bangalore.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Senior-level AI Cybersecurity expert capable of integrating AI across the full security lifecycle focusing on prevention, protection, detection, and response.
- Experienced in combining embedded AI features in existing security platforms with custom AI models and automation workflows for scalable enterprise defense.
- Able to lead cross-functional collaboration with SOC, threat intelligence, platform owners, and governance teams to optimize AI-driven security solutions and ensure responsible AI use.