AI Security SME — TS/SCI + Poly, Onsite Bethesda

TOFFLER ASSOCIATES, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Toffler Associates, Inc. in Bethesda, MD is seeking a senior cybersecurity specialist with an active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to lead secure AI/ML initiatives and protect critical data.

Candidates should have 8+ years in STEM, advanced degrees, and demonstrated expertise in AI governance, adversarial ML, and data security within federal or large enterprises, with strong collaboration and communication skills.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in physics, mathematics, CS, cybersecurity, or relevant engineering fields.
• Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• 8+ years of work experience in STEM fields with cybersecurity focus.

Responsibilities

• Progressive cybersecurity experience with AI/ML security and data science security in federal or large enterprise settings.
• Deep knowledge of AI governance frameworks and requirements including NIST AI RMF and related memoranda.
• Experience with AI red teaming, adversarial robustness testing, or AI penetration testing methodologies.
• Ability to develop program plans, work breakdown structures, and milestone schedules.

Skills

AI/ML security

Adversarial ML

Secure data architectures

Security governance

Python

Cybersecurity tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics, mathematics, computer science, cybersecurity, or relevant engineering fields

Master's degree may be used in lieu of 2 years of relevant work experience

Tools

Python

LLM software infrastructure

Cybersecurity tooling

Job description

Toffler Associates, Inc. in Bethesda, MD is seeking a senior cybersecurity specialist with an active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to lead secure AI/ML initiatives and protect critical data.

Candidates should have 8+ years in STEM, advanced degrees, and demonstrated expertise in AI governance, adversarial ML, and data security within federal or large enterprises, with strong collaboration and communication skills.