Cybersecurity Analyst, Security & AI Governance

Cybersecurity Analyst, Security and AI Governance - Herndon, VA

Company Overview

Cogent Communications is a global, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high-speed Internet access and Ethernet transport services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services globally. Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world.

This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring. A competitive base salary and a full benefits package including;
Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Holidays, Parental Leave, 401(k) plan with employer match, stock options, and an Employee Assistance Program. Most benefits take effect within 30 days of employment, and some require a waiting period.

Job Summary:

The Cybersecurity Analyst (Security & AI Governance) is responsible for protecting the organization's information assets, technology infrastructure, applications, cloud environments, data, and artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives from cyber threats and misuse. This role serves as a key contributor to both cybersecurity operations and AI governance programs by identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating risks associated with Information Systems as well as AI-enabled technologies.

The Cybersecurity Analyst (Security & AI Governance) works closely with IT teams, software developers, business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure cybersecurity and AI initiatives align with security policies, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and emerging AI governance frameworks. This position will work closely with the CIO and CISO functions to provide a cohesive plan for cybersecurity initiatives, AI governance, Shadow AI oversight, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Compensation: [Starting / Initial] Base Salary Pay Range: $100,000 - $120,000

Specific offers within the listed pay ranges are determined by a variety of factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and business needs.

Essential Duties and 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.

* Assist 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)

* Participate in the review, risk assessment, and governance oversight of internally developed AI solutions, machine learning models, and employee-driven AI initiatives.

* Evaluate third-party AI vendors, applications, and services for cybersecurity, privacy, compliance, data protection, and operational risks.

* Identify, assess, and monitor risks associated with generative AI, large language models (LLMs), machine learning platforms, prompt injection attacks, data leakage, insecure…