SME Data and Automation AI Analyst - Washington DC (Remote)

Yakshna Solutions, Inc.; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Training and professional development assistance

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider is seeking an SME Data and Automation AI Analyst to lead AI-enabled automation across cybersecurity functions. The candidate will design scalable AI solutions, establish data analytics models, and ensure secure AI implementation. Applicants should have a Master's degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in Data analyses and AI governance. Competitive compensation of $150K annually with a full benefits package may include health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as training assistance.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ relevant experience in Data and Automation analyses.
• Proven experience in AI governance and implementation.
• Experience in cybersecurity automation architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI-enabled automation in cybersecurity functions.
• Identify use cases for AI and integrate into cybersecurity workflows.
• Establish data pipelines and analytics models for cybersecurity data.
• Advise on responsible AI use and continuous improvement of security capabilities.

Skills

Data and Automation analyses

AI governance and implementation

Cybersecurity automation architecture

Continuous monitoring analytics

Security data engineering

Vulnerability and threat data correlation

Responsible and secure AI implementation

Cloud-native AI services

Education

Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or relevant field

Tools

CISSP

CAP

CRISC

CCSP

AI/ML Certification

Job description

We strive to attract and retain the brightest people and offer different job experiences with a full range of challenges and rewards.

We help companies realize and implement IT solutions strategically. Yakshna Solutions supports our client’s mission and goals by sharing our know-how, skills and knowledge. We strive to attract and retain the brightest people and offer different job experiences with a full range of challenges and rewards. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer.

Working with Yakshna gives you the opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additionally, you can build a network of peers, mentors and advance your career! We offer exciting opportunities to work with leading industry experts, business consultants and IT specialists across large government and private sector companies. The people who work in Yakshna are as diverse as our services. We recognize the crucial importance of each individual to our success and offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and innovative training.

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Feb 03 2026

Yakshna Solutions, Inc ., (YSI)is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serve its business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost-effective IT business solutions and services.

YSI offers a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training and professional development assistance.

YSI is seeking an SME Data and Automation AI Analyst. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Serves as the technical lead for designing, implementing, and governing AI-enabled automation across all cybersecurity functions, including RMF, authorization, security engineering, risk management, SETA, vulnerability management, and penetration testing.
• Identifies high-value use cases for AI and automation, architects scalable solutions, and integrates AI capabilities into existing cybersecurity workflows to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and risk visibility. Ensures AI-driven tools support Ongoing Authorization by automating RMF documentation, control assessments, continuous monitoring, risk scoring, and evidence collection in alignment with NIST 800-37 and 800-53A.
• Establishes data pipelines, analytics models, and dashboards that correlate cybersecurity, compliance, and operational data to identify trends, anomalies, and systemic risk across the enterprise.
• Advises system owners and cybersecurity leadership on responsible AI use, performance measurement, and continuous improvement of AI-enabled security capabilities.

Required skills and experience:

• 10 years’ relevant experience in Data and Automation analyses
• AI governance and implementation, Cybersecurity automation architecture, Enterprise AI enablement, RMF and ATO automation
• Continuous monitoring analytics, Security data engineering and pipelines, AI-driven risk scoring and prioritization
• SOAR and workflow orchestration, GRC automation and analytics
• Vulnerability and threat data correlation, AI-enabled phishing simulation and SETA optimization, Penetration testing automation
• Responsible and secure AI implementation, Cloud-native AI services and platforms, Zero Trust telemetry and analytics
• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or relevant field of study

Required Certifications: CISSP, CAP, CRISC, CCSP, or AI/ML Certification

Location: Washington DC (Remote)

Status: Full-time

Salary: $150K/A with benefits

W-2 Only

YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.