Technical SETA SME - AI Security

M1 TechnologyBethesda, MarylandOn-siteFull-timeStaff, 8–12 yearsListed 2 days ago

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About this role

M1 Technology, LLC is seeking a Technical SETA SME - AI Security to join one of our subsidiaries in Bethesda, Maryland.

Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in physics, mathematics, computer science, cybersecurity, or relevant engineering fields (electrical, computer, systems, software)

- Master’s degree may be used in lieu of TWO (2) years of relevant work experience

- EIGHT (8) 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

- Experience creating program plans, work breakdown structures, and milestone schedules

Preferred Qualifications:

- 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 (4) 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