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FHLB Des Moines

AI Security Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

... agent action budgets and rate limits, output filtering, and secrets isolation.- Participate in ... Monitor AI platform security posture using Azure Sentinel (SIEM), writing and tuning KQL queries ...

Uw

AI Security Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

... agent action budgets and rate limits, output filtering, and secrets isolation. - Participate in ... Monitor AI platform security posture using Azure Sentinel (SIEM), writing and tuning KQL queries ...

Neura Market

$200 - $250/hr

Building production-grade security tooling - ship code that hardens safety monitoring pipelines across agent executions at scale. * Collaborating cross-functionally - work daily with Agent ...

FastSpring

Sr. Security Engineer

$117K - $160K/yr

Conduct security reviews of AI-assisted development pipelines, tool integrations, and agent ... Contribute to incident response readiness and security monitoring improvements * Communicate ...

McCarthy Holdings, Inc.

Sr. AI Security Engineer

Dallas, TX

$113K - $155K/yr

... monitoring, retention, and human-oversight controls. * Test AI systems and agent workflows for ... Establish processes for AI security findings, incident response, exception management, remediation ...

McCarthy Holdings, Inc.

Sr. AI Security Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$104K - $143K/yr

... monitoring, retention, and human-oversight controls. * Test AI systems and agent workflows for ... Establish processes for AI security findings, incident response, exception management, remediation ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for security monitoring agent in the United States is $21.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a security monitoring agent?

Security Monitoring Agents are professionals responsible for overseeing and analyzing security systems and surveillance equipment to detect and respond to potential threats or breaches. They typically work in control rooms, monitoring alarms, cameras, and access control systems in real-time. Their duties may also include reporting incidents, coordinating with law enforcement or on-site security staff, and maintaining detailed logs of activities. Security Monitoring Agents play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of people, property, and information. Their vigilance helps prevent unauthorized access, theft, and other security incidents.

How does a security monitoring agent typically collaborate with other departments during a security incident?

Security Monitoring Agents work closely with IT, facilities, and management teams whenever a potential threat or security incident is identified. They are responsible for quickly communicating findings, escalating issues according to established protocols, and coordinating responses to ensure rapid resolution. This collaboration often involves detailed reporting, participating in incident response meetings, and providing real-time updates to stakeholders, ensuring all parties are informed and aligned throughout the incident lifecycle.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a security monitoring agent, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Security Monitoring Agent, you need keen attention to detail, situational awareness, and a background in security operations, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent and sometimes relevant certifications. Familiarity with surveillance systems, alarm monitoring software, and incident reporting tools is typically required. Strong communication skills, reliability, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are important soft skills for this role. These competencies are critical for detecting threats promptly, responding effectively to incidents, and maintaining the safety and security of the monitored environment.

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Senior Security Engineer - Radley James

Manhattan, NY • On-site

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$126K - $173K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Our hedge fund client is seeking an experiencedSenior Security Engineer to join their New York office. In this role, you will lead the firm’s cybersecurity efforts, focusing on security monitoring, incident response, threat detection, and vulnerability management. Working closely with cross-functional teams in the Technology department, you will ensure that systems and networks are protected against emerging cybersecurity threats.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Administer the vulnerability management platform, overseeing configurations, vulnerability scanning, remediation, and reporting.
  2. Manage the EDR platform, handling event investigations, alert/report design, policy configurations, and endpoint agent updates.
  3. Conduct regular audits to ensure the effectiveness of EDR and vulnerability scanning applications.
  4. Monitor SIEM and cloud environments for potential security incidents and enhance Splunk alerts, reports, and dashboards.
  5. Lead incident response efforts, minimizing business impact, communicating findings, and making mitigation and hardening recommendations.

Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  2. Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or other security certifications.
  3. 8-10 years of experience in system security engineering, network security, application security, cloud security, or related fields.
  4. Strong knowledge of security best practices, industry standards (NIST, ISO 27001), and security frameworks (CIS Critical Security Controls, Cloud Security Alliance).
  5. Hands-on experience with security technologies (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM tools like Splunk, Sumo Logic, EDR platforms like Crowdstrike, and vulnerability scanning tools).
  6. Expertise in risk assessment, penetration testing, incident response, and a solid understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, routing/switching).

This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in safeguarding the security posture of a leading hedge fund. If you have a passion for cybersecurity and a proven track record in security engineering, we encourage you to apply.

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