AI/ML Security Specialist - Junior, Mid-Level & Senior [U.S. Citizenship Required]

Via Logic Llc; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Via Logic LLC is seeking an AI/ML Security Specialist to evaluate AI applications, identify vulnerabilities, and strengthen defenses for a federal mission. The role spans adversarial testing, security assessments, and practical remediation guidance, with work mainly onsite at a CBP-related environment.

You’ll analyze models, data and systems for risks, translate findings into concrete controls, and collaborate with engineers, security teams, and government stakeholders to improve secure AI/ML

Qualifications

• Experience in cybersecurity, application security, or AI/ML security.
• Ability to assess systems for vulnerabilities and risks.
• Understanding of AI/ML concepts and security implications.
• Ability to document findings clearly and concisely.
• Experience with federal cybersecurity programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Test and evaluate AI applications to identify security vulnerabilities and risks.
• Conduct authorized adversarial testing under government direction.
• Assess AI/ML models for weaknesses, threats, and data privacy concerns.
• Review cyber defenses for exposure to AI-assisted attacks.
• Recommend and help implement security controls and defenses.
• Develop and maintain testing plans, methods, and SOPs.
• Document results, evidence, and actionable remediation steps.
• Communicate findings to technical teams and government stakeholders.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Application security

Security testing

AI/ML security

Technical discipline

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Cybersecurity/IT/Engineering/Data Science

Job description

Start Your Adventure at Via Logic

Location: Primarily onsite at a government site in Ashburn, VA. Specific worksite expectations will be confirmed for the assignment.

Type: Full-time, W-2

Compensation: $90,000-$139,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and assignment.

Experience: Junior: 2+ years; Mid-Level: 5+ years; Senior: 7+ years of relevant experience, subject to assignment requirements

Anticipated annual salary ranges by level are:

• Junior: $90,000-$112,000
• Mid-Level: $108,000-$130,000
• Senior: $117,000-$139,000

As artificial intelligence becomes part of more systems and workflows, understanding its security risks becomes essential. At Via Logic, you'll help evaluate AI applications, identify vulnerabilities, and strengthen defenses supporting U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

As an AI/ML Security Specialist, you'll contribute to adversarial testing, operational security assessments, and practical recommendations for securing AI implementations. You'll also help assess how attackers could use AI capabilities against existing systems and identify ways to strengthen the organization’s defenses.

We are considering candidates across multiple experience levels. We’ll evaluate the depth and relevance of your experience against the requirements of the available openings.

Eligibility & Clearance Requirements

Due to CBP requirements, applicants must:

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Meet and maintain the background investigation, suitability, and any security clearance requirements applicable to the assignment.
• Be available to work onsite at a government site in Ashburn, VA.

Specific suitability and clearance requirements will be confirmed for the opening. Please include your current federal suitability or clearance status when applying.

Your Mission

• Test and evaluate AI applications and implementations to identify security vulnerabilities and operational risks.
• Conduct authorized adversarial testing under the direction of government stakeholders.
• Assess AI/ML models and applications for security weaknesses, adversarial threats, and data privacy concerns.
• Review existing cyber defenses to identify potential exposure to AI-assisted attacks.
• Recommend and help implement security controls and defensive measures addressing identified risks.
• Develop and maintain testing plans, methods, and standard operating procedures.
• Document testing results, supporting evidence, and actionable recommendations for corrective action.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical teams, government stakeholders, and decision-makers.
• Support secure AI/ML implementation practices and contribute to security guidance addressing emerging risks.
• Perform work in accordance with applicable government policies, standards, and approved testing procedures.

What You Bring to the Expedition

• Relevant professional experience in cybersecurity, application security, security testing, AI/ML security, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Hands-on experience assessing technical systems or applications for vulnerabilities and explaining their potential impact.
• Understanding of AI/ML concepts and how security risks can arise across models, data, applications, and supporting infrastructure.
• Ability to develop or execute repeatable tests, analyze results, and document findings.
• Experience translating technical findings into practical security controls or remediation recommendations.
• Clear technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers, security teams, and government stakeholders.

We are considering candidates at three levels:

• Junior - 2+ years: You bring relevant technical experience and foundational knowledge of AI/ML security. You can support defined testing activities, analyze results, and document findings with guidance.
• Mid-Level - 5+ years: You bring demonstrated experience conducting security assessments and can independently execute assigned testing, evaluate risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Senior - 7+ years: You bring depth in complex security assessments and AI/ML risks. You can help shape testing methods, evaluate defensive approaches, and guide others through findings and remediation.

Preferred qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• Experience assessing AI/ML applications or conducting AI adversarial testing.
• Experience evaluating threats such as prompt injection, sensitive-data exposure, adversarial inputs, or data poisoning.
• Scripting or programming experience used to automate testing, analyze results, or reproduce security findings.
• Experience developing security testing plans, assessment reports, or operating procedures.
• Experience supporting federal cybersecurity programs.

Your Route Into Via Logic

Tell us about the systems you’ve assessed, the testing you personally performed, and how your findings informed security improvements. For AI/ML work, describe the application or implementation, the risks you evaluated, and your contribution.

Why Explorers Stay

• Healthcare coverage and paid time off that give you room to take care of life outside work.
• Teammates who share knowledge, pitch in, and help each other grow.
• Opportunities to deepen your specialty and explore adjacent areas of cybersecurity as new assignments open up.
• Meaningful work protecting systems that support a federal mission.

How We Work

• These positions work primarily onsite at a government site in Ashburn, VA. Specific worksite and travel expectations will be confirmed for the assignment.
• You’ll collaborate with Via Logic teammates, government partners, and technical teams using tools approved for your work environment.
• The PWS lists weekday core coverage of 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. for this task. We’ll discuss the specific assignment schedule before moving forward.
• Security testing is performed within approved scope and under government direction.
• When virtual meetings are part of the work, we expect active participation and use video when appropriate and permitted by the client environment.

About Via Logic

Via Logic LLC is an information technology partner supporting mission-driven work across DevSecOps, cloud engineering, cybersecurity, data science, and national security analytics for federal and commercial clients. Our teams help modernize complex systems through automation, secure engineering practices, cloud-native technologies, and scalable infrastructure solutions that support real-world impact. But beyond the work itself, we care deeply about how we work. We believe great teams are built through collaboration, curiosity, accountability, and trust. Whether you’re supporting customer missions, strengthening business operations, or leading expeditions of your own, Via Logic is a place where Explorers are encouraged to grow, contribute, and continuously evolve.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Via Logic LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all Explorers are valued and supported. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. We believe different perspectives strengthen teams, improve innovation, and help us build better solutions for the missions we support.

Accessibility & Accommodations

Via Logic is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring experience for all candidates. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and interview process to support accessibility needs and ensure every candidate has an equitable opportunity to explore a career with our team.

Recruiting Fraud Notice

Via Logic takes recruiting fraud seriously. We will never ask candidates for payment, banking information, cryptocurrency, gift cards, or other personal financial information during any stage of the hiring process. All legitimate communication from our team will come directly from authorized Via Logic representatives using official company channels. Due to the rise of fraudulent recruiting activity across the industry, we encourage candidates to use caution if something feels unusual, rushed, or too good to be true. Real adventures should involve solving meaningful challenges - not wiring money to strangers pretending to be recruiters on the internet. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a communication claiming to represent Via Logic, please verify the information through our official website before sharing personal information or taking further action.