Cybersecurity Architect (AI/ML & Cloud)

Blueprint Creative Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mission-aligned execution partner in Washington seeks a Cybersecurity Architect with AI/ML expertise. The role involves designing secure solutions and conducting risk assessments for federal government clients. Applicants should have extensive experience in cybersecurity, familiarity with federal security standards, and relevant certifications. Remote work is available, and candidates must be US-based with eligibility for a Top Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity.
• Minimum of 3 years focused on securing cloud environments and AI/ML systems.
• Extensive knowledge of federal security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect secure AI/ML and cloud solutions.
• Conduct security assessments and risk analysis.
• Develop and implement security protocols.

Skills

Cybersecurity

AI/ML systems

Cloud security

Education

Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.)

Tools

AWS IAM

Azure Security Center

Job description

Overview

Blueprint Creative Group is expanding our mission-readiness, defense support, and health-security portfolio. We are seeking a Cybersecurity Architect with AI/ML Expertise to be responsible for building secure solutions, AI/ML systems, and cloud environments for federal government customers. You must have an impressive background securing complex IT systems for the federal government. Remote available. You must be US-based and eligible for a Top Secret Clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect secure AI/ML and cloud solutions from the ground up, ensuring they meet or exceed government security standards
• Conduct security assessments and risk analysis for new and existing systems
• Develop and implement security protocols for data handling, model integrity, and supply chain security for AI pipelines
• Ensure all solutions are compliant with federal mandates, including FedRAMP, NIST, CMMC, and other relevant frameworks
• Collaborate with engineers and clients to troubleshoot security issues and implement best practices

Required Background & Expertise

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a minimum of 3 years focused on securing cloud environments and AI/ML systems
• Extensive knowledge of federal security frameworks such as FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-53, and CMMC
• Hands-on experience with cloud security tools and services (e.g., AWS IAM, Azure Security Center)
• Deep understanding of security vulnerabilities specific to AI/ML systems, including adversarial attacks, data poisoning, and model exfiltration
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or cloud-specific security certifications are highly desirable

About Blueprint Creative Group

Blueprint is a fast-growing mission-aligned program execution partner delivering operational readiness, innovation enablement, health logistics, and theater-scale operational support across health security, defense, homeland security, and technology transformation domains. Customers include Army Medical Command, Army National Guard, NASA, Department of Energy, U.S. Trade and Development Agency as well as state and local government.