Technical SETA SME - AI Security

M1 TechnologyBethesda, Maryland, United StatesJob.bopublished 09/17/2026
Must-have:PythonAISecuritySenior

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