Technical SETA SME – AI Security

Travel Required: Up to 10%. Clearance Required: Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph.

About the Role

The Technical SETA will provide support in the execution of the lifecycle of a research program from development, source selection, execution, closeout, and transition. This role requires 5 days a week on client site in Bethesda, MD.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings, workshops, conferences, and testing events as the Subject Matter Expert in AI Security.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert in AI/ML systems, adversarial threats, and machine learning engineering using Artificial Intelligence.
• Create program plans, work breakdown structures, and milestone schedules.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, mathematics, computer science, cybersecurity, or relevant engineering fields (electrical, computer, systems, software). A Master’s degree may be used in lieu of two years of relevant work experience.
• Eight or more years of work experience in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field.
• Progressive experience in cybersecurity with significant demonstrated experience in AI/ML security, data science security, or a closely related field within a federal government or large enterprise environment.
• Expert-level knowledge of AI/ML security principles, adversarial ML concepts, and AI-specific threat vectors including model poisoning, adversarial attacks/evasion, model inversion, and data integrity threats.
• Understanding of secure data architectures and pipelines for large-scale analytics/intelligence production.
• Familiarity with AI governance, data quality, and mission assurance in operational settings.
• Demonstrated familiarity with federal AI governance frameworks and requirements, including NIST AI RMF, Executive Order 13960, Executive Order 14110, and other AI memoranda and guidance.
• Experience with AI red teaming, adversarial robustness testing, or AI penetration testing methodologies.

Qualifications

The following qualifications would be nice to have:

• Master’s degree or PhD in cybersecurity, physics, mathematics, computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, or relevant engineering fields (electrical, computer, systems, software) with four or more years of work experience.
• Prior experience serving as an AI security SME or advisor supporting a federal civilian agency.
• Experience in the Intelligence Community (IC), including requirements, CONOPS, and transition.
• Experience managing a multi-disciplinary R&D or T&E team.
• Experience as a Project Manager or Deputy Project Manager.
• Experience using LLMs and agentic tools in your daily workflows.
• Experience using Python, common deep learning frameworks, LLM software infrastructure, and cybersecurity tooling.
• Ability to proactively manage multiple, concurrent tasks.
• One or more of the following certifications: CISSP, CISM, CAISS, or equivalent senior-level cybersecurity certification, supplemented by demonstrated AI/ML security expertise.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to develop succinct, comprehensive, and understandable documents using complex data from multiple sources.
• Excellent slide development and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to visually communicate complex ideas at a high level for technically savvy but non-expert audiences.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00 - $188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend