AI Security and Assurance Technical Lead

About Agile Defense
 
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
 
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Minimum Qualifications

It is required that the AI Security and Assurance Technical Lead has the following qualifications:

- A bachelor's or advanced degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related discipline

- 8 years of progressively responsible experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, or secure digital-capability delivery, including at least three years supporting Department of War or Intelligence Community environments.

- 3 years leading cybersecurity technical teams or workstreams responsible for RMF assessment and authorization and secure software or data-platform delivery.

- Experience securing AI/ML capabilities and automated delivery pipelines in classified, cloud, or tactical-edge environments, including reuse of security controls and evidence across authorized environments.

- Experience applying AI risk-management methods, including the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, to security planning and technical assurance.

- Active TS/SCI clearance and maintain the clearance and access required for the assignment

Our Core Values
 
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. 
 
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
 
Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
Honest - Be Trustworthy.Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
Humble - Be Grounded.Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
Hungry - Be Eager.Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
Hustle - Be Driven.Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
 
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