Cybersecurity Analyst (Security and AI Governance)

About the role

Cogent Communications is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst (Security & AI Governance) to protect our information assets, technology infrastructure, applications, cloud environments, data, and AI initiatives from cyber threats and misuse.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security systems, networks, applications, cloud platforms, and AI-enabled services for suspicious activity and potential threats.
• Analyze security alerts and investigate cybersecurity incidents to determine root causes and appropriate remediation actions.
• Support incident response activities, including containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts with technical and business stakeholders.
• Review and analyze security logs from various sources, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection platforms, cloud environments, identity providers, AI platforms, and other security technologies.
• Perform security assessments and risk analyses of systems, applications, AI solutions, and business processes.
• Aid in the development, implementation, and continuous improvements of cybersecurity and AI governance policies, standards, procedures, and controls.
• Collaborate with IT, software development, and business teams to implement security best practices and controls (security-by-design principles and secure technology solutions).
• Assist with the development and administration of the organization's AI governance and Shadow AI oversight programs.
• Support secure development practices for internally developed applications and AI-enabled solutions, and emerging technology initiatives.
• Maintain, optimize, and enhance security tools and technologies to ensure optimal performance and effectiveness.
• Participate in security awareness and AI awareness training initiatives for employees.
• Assist with audits, compliance reviews, AI governance assessments, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Research emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, cybersecurity trends, AI technologies, and industry best practices and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies/countermeasures.
• Maintain inventories of approved AI solutions, AI vendors, and AI-related business initiatives.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, metrics, risk assessments, and documentation related to cybersecurity operations, AI governance, compliance, and enterprise risk management activities.

Qualifications

• Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, application security, cloud security, software development, or a related technical role.
• Experience with security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, risk assessment, and security control implementation.
• Familiarity with generative AI, machine learning concepts, large language models (LLMs), or AI-enabled business applications.
• Strong hands-on information security skills and experience.
• Ability to work independently on projects as assigned.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in the following areas: knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including CIS Controls, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and security best practices; familiarity with AI governance principles and emerging AI risk management frameworks; understanding of network security concepts, endpoint security technologies, identity and access management systems, threat detection methodologies and cloud security principles; knowledge of application security concepts, API security, and secure software development practices; understanding of risks associated with generative AI platforms, LLMs, prompt injection, data privacy, and AI model security.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to write and present formal documentation, risk assessments, and executive-level reports.
• Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) tools and security monitoring platforms is a PLUS.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud is a PLUS.
• Experience with scripting or automation tools such as Python or PowerShell is a PLUS.
• Experience supporting software development, DevSecOps, or application security initiatives is a PLUS.
• Preferred Certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CompTIA Security+, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), Relevant AI Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, or Governance certifications are highly desirable.

Benefits

Compensation: Starting / Initial Base Salary Pay Range: $100,000/yr - $120,000/yr Specific offers within the listed pay ranges are determined by a variety of factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and business needs.

Physical Requirements

• Remains in a sitting/stationary position continually or almost continually during the work day.
• Operates a computer and performs desk-based computer tasks continually; frequently viewing a computer screen.
• Rarely lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling objects and/or equipment that weighs up to 50 pounds.

Contact Information

To apply for the Cybersecurity Analyst (Security and AI Governance) position, please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@cogentco.com . Candidates only . No Recruiters, please!

Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.