Staff Cyber Security Engineer (Application Security, Emerging Platforms) - NBCUniversal

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We are looking for a Staff Cyber Security Engineer to be part of our next generation of applications and workloads using a rapidly changing landscape of emerging technologies. The Staff Cyber Security Engineer will partner with the various NBCUniversal businesses, enterprise IT, and Cyber Security organization to ensure technology is designed and deployed securely and aligned with Cyber Security and enterprise technology strategies.

This individual will function as an engineering security subject matter expert with broad knowledge across various domains, embedded with engineering teams delivering solutions for NBCUniversal. Initially the primary focus will be on security controls applicable to AI systems and other emerging technologies. You must be cognizant of the wide variety of threats all systems must be protected against and developing threat models and control strategies that are fully integrated into the design, development, and operation of new and evolving technology platforms. The analysis will involve collaboration across the Cyber organization, partnership with business stakeholders, and will result in security guidance and/or mitigation requirements.

Finally, you will effectively communicate the importance of key Cyber programs and services to obtain support, trust and buy-in from business and technology teams to ensure security goals are being met.

Basic Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience partnering with business and technical teams to architect secure products and maintain a secure posture throughout their lifecycle
• Ability to explain common threats to components including LLMs, Cloud, Cloud, Web and Application environments and design mitigations with context of product and business needs
• Ability to think critically about problems, decipher user preferences versus challenging requirements, and effectively use online and onsite resources to find appropriate solutions
• Knowledge and awareness of ML and generative AI technologies, including common security concerns and mitigations and LLM ‘jailbreaking’.
• Understanding REST-based APIs, vectorized embeddings, and other Retrieval Augmented Generation AI workload components.
• Knowledge of best practices in the Cyber Security industry, including OWASP Top 10 and CWE/SANS Top 25
• Advanced technical knowledge in one or more security domains, with specific expertise designing complex systems and mitigating significant risk
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback in a team environment, fostering a culture of continual improvement and excellence
• Willingness to provide mentorship to more junior members of the team
• Strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills with the ability to tailor to both technical, and non-technical audiences
• Constant learner, actively experimenting and working with new technologies with quick instincts for picking up and developing expertise in new problem domains
• Experience developing and documenting security guidelines or security best practices
• Excellent time management skills to appropriately prioritize multiple concurrent projects
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Informatics, Information Systems or related field.

Desired Characteristics:

• Familiarity with the development ecosystem evolving around LLM integration, such as langchain.
• Relevant experience in the above-mentioned areas prioritized
• Experience performing Threat Analysis and modeling leveraging best in industry frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, indicating your proficiency in implementing robust security measures
• Familiarity with security control frameworks such as Cloud Security Matrix, NIST CSF, CIS Critical Security Controls
• In-depth knowledge of generative AI platforms such as Azure OpenAI services and various models including GPT-4, Llama, Midjourney and the underlying technologies and safety and security risks
• Understanding of various data and privacy regulations, including PCI DSS, SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA
• In depth knowledge of common Cloud services and platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• A firm understanding of Cybersecurity Engineering/Operations, Incident Response, and GRC functions
• Empathy for engineering teams with the ability to balance security guidelines and policies with operational needs to maintain desired end-state corporate security posture

Additional Requirements:

• Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $130,000 - $170,000 (bonus eligible)

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

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