Subject Matter Expert I

Node.Digital LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic Life

Health Saving Account

401K Matching

Three weeks of PTO/Sick

11 Paid Holidays

Pre-Approved Online Training

Job summary

Node.Digital LLC in Arlington, VA seeks an AI Subject Matter Expert to bridge AI innovation with practical cyber defense operations. The role requires a unique blend of AI expertise, cybersecurity knowledge, and project leadership to drive strategic AI adoption across security infrastructure.

Responsibilities include defining AI-enabled security vision, evaluating AI/ML use cases for threat detection and incident response, and collaborating with data science, security operations, and

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• US Citizen required.
• 10+ years directly relevant experience.
• 3+ years in AI/ML or data-driven security solutions.
• 3+ years in project/program management or technical leadership.
• Familiar with MITRE ATT&CK, SIEM/SOAR, and security architecture.

Responsibilities

• Define strategic vision for AI-enhanced security aligned with risk posture.
• Evaluate AI/ML use cases for cyber defense, incident response, and SOC operations.
• Assess emerging AI technologies for security applicability.
• Develop AI roadmaps with milestones and dependencies.
• Collaborate with data science, security ops, and infra teams on architecture.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage progress with KPIs.
• Coordinate stakeholder communication and executive reporting.

Skills

US Citizen

TS/SCI clearance

DHS Suitability

10+ years experience

5+ years cybersecurity

3+ years AI/ML

3+ years PM/leadership

AI lifecycle understanding

MITRE ATT&CK

SIEM/SOAR

Security architecture

Jira

MS Project

Asana

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Cybersecurity/Information Systems

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Asana

Job description

Subject Matter Expert

Location: Arlington, VA

Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance (Must Have Top Secret)

Node.Digital is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution.

Node.Digital is seeking an AI Subject Matter Expert who bridges the gap between artificial intelligence innovation and practical cyber defense operations. This role requires a unique blend of AI expertise, cybersecurity knowledge, and project management capabilities to drive the strategic adoption of AI technologies in our security infrastructure.

Job Responsibilities:

• Define strategic vision for AI-enhanced security capabilities aligned with organizational risk posture.
• Identify and evaluate AI/ML use cases for cyber defense, threat detection, incident response, and security operations.
• Assess emerging AI technologies for applicability to security challenges including anomaly detection, threat intelligence, and automated response.
• Stay current on AI threat landscape, including adversarial AI and AI-powered attacks.
• Bridge communication between technical teams, security operators, and business stakeholders
• Evaluate complex security challenges and identify AI-appropriate solutions
• Translate cybersecurity requirements into AI solution specifications.
• Evaluate AI/ML platforms, tools, and vendors for security applications.
• Define and advocate for AI prototyping or piloting initiatives as risk reduction measures.
• Collaborate with data science, security operations, and infrastructure teams on solution architecture.
• Develop comprehensive roadmaps for AI cybersecurity initiatives with clear milestones and dependencies.
• Ensure AI roadmaps align and tie into broader organizational roadmaps and strategies.
• Create detailed project schedules, resource plans, and budget estimates.
• Manage cross-functional implementation teams including security analysts, data scientists, and engineers.
• Track project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
• Facilitate stakeholder communication and executive reporting on AI security initiatives.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and workstreams to address use cases and inform strategy.
• Ensure AI implementations meet security, privacy, and compliance requirements.
• Understand model training, validation, and deployment pipelines in security contexts.
• Conduct readiness assessments for AI adoption within security operations.
• Design change management strategies for AI tool integration into existing workflows.
• Develop success metrics and KPIs for AI security implementations.
• Create documentation, training materials, and knowledge transfer programs.

Required Skills

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
• 10+ years of directly relevant experience
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or related technical roles
• 3+ years working with AI/ML technologies or data-driven security solutions
• 3+ years in project/program management or technical leadership roles
• Ability to envision long-term AI security capabilities and create actionable paths forward
• Understanding of machine learning fundamentals, neural networks, natural language processing, and AI model lifecycle
• Adaptability and ability to navigate rapidly evolving AI and threat landscapes
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Strong knowledge of security operations, threat landscape, defense frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK), SIEM/SOAR platforms, and security architecture
• Familiarity with use cases such as behavioral analytics, threat hunting, malware analysis, phishing detection, and vulnerability management
• Proven experience developing roadmaps and managing complex technical projects
• Proficiency with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid approaches)
• Strong skills in resource planning, schedule development, and stakeholder management
• Experience with project management tools (Jira, MS Project, Asana, or similar)

Desired Skills

• Experience Securing AI system, using AI in defensive system operations (e.g., SOC), and thwarting AI enabled attacks
• Background in data engineering, security analytics, or threat intelligence
• Familiarity with cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of AI governance, ethics, and responsible AI principles
• Understanding of regulatory requirements (GDPR, CCPA, industry-specific frameworks)
• Experience with automation and orchestration platforms

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field (Master's Degree preferred)

Desired Certifications:

• CISSP, CISM, PMP, PMI-ACP, or AI/ML certifications

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life
• Health Saving Account
• 401K Matching
• Three weeks of PTO/Sick
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Pre-Approved Online Training