The Cyber Defense AI & Automation team seeks a Cybersecurity AI Engineer to design and implement AI-driven automation that transforms enterprise defense. This role builds security-aware AI agents and automated workflows that integrate across cloud, identity, endpoint, and network security platforms. Azure Data Explorer (ADX) is used as the central telemetry layer to power AI reasoning and safe, autonomous security outcomes. You will partner with data scientists, platform engineers, and automation developers to convert raw telemetry into decision-ready insights and to engineer scalable, explainable AI systems with enforcement guardrails.
Responsibilities
Design and deploy AI agents in Azure AI Foundry and Copilot Studio, backed by ADX telemetry.
Build and operationalize security automations using Logic Apps, APIs, and cloud-native integrations.
Translate ADX telemetry into enriched case packages that drive AI reasoning and decision-making.
Develop analyst-facing experiences (Teams cards, Copilot interactions) with confidence scoring and clear rationale.
Integrate AI-driven outputs with security control platforms for automated enforcement across cloud, identity, endpoint, and network.
Implement guardrails including kill switches, dry-run modes, and time-limited actions.
Ensure observability with audit logs, dashboards, and feedback loops.
Collaborate across cybersecurity domains to embed AI and automation into enterprise defense.
Qualifications
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field.
5+ years in cybersecurity engineering, automation, or applied AI.
Proficiency with KQL and hands-on experience with ADX telemetry.
Experience building automations with Logic Apps, APIs, and JSON pipelines.
Strong understanding of enterprise security domains (endpoint, identity, cloud, network).
Ability to explain AI-driven recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
Preferred: Experience with Azure AI Foundry / AI Studio and Copilot Studio.
Familiarity with APIs from security control platforms.
Exposure to threat intelligence integration and enrichment pipelines.
Knowledge of explainable AI (XAI) in security contexts.
Background in SOAR-style workflows.
What Success Looks Like
Delivery of scalable, production-ready AI agents and automations powered by ADX.
Reduction in manual analyst workload and security noise.
Established reusable frameworks for AI and automation across multiple domains.
Trusted AI outcomes that improve analyst experience and enterprise defense posture.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary range: $114,700.00 - $180,500.00. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. Details at the company benefits page.
Application Process
You can apply for this role through the company career site. The application deadline is stated in the posting.
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility
Merck & Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics. If you require accommodations during the application or hiring process, please request them.