Technical SETA SME – AI Security

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a Technical SETA to support the lifecycle of a research program as a Subject Matter Expert in AI Security, focusing on AI/ML systems and adversarial threats. This role requires 5 days per week on client site in Bethesda, MD and involves attending meetings, workshops, and testing events to deliver security-focused ML engineering solutions.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in STEM fields, with a strong cybersecurity background and familiarity with AI governance, NIST RMF, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, mathematics, computer science, cybersecurity, or relevant engineering fields.
• A Master’s degree may be used in lieu of TWO (2) years of relevant work experience.
• EIGHT (8) or more years of work experience in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics field.
• Progressive experience in cybersecurity with significant demonstrated experience in AI/ML security, data science security, or a closely related field within a federal government or large enterprise environment
• Expert-level knowledge of AI/ML security principles, adversarial ML concepts, and AI-specific threat vectors including model poisoning, adversarial attacks/evasion, model inversion, and data integrity threats
• Understanding of secure data architectures and pipelines for large-scale analytics/intelligence production
• Familiarity with AI governance, data quality, and mission assurance in operational settings
• Demonstrated familiarity with federal AI governance frameworks and requirements, including NIST AI RMF, Executive Order 13960, Executive Order 14110, and other AI memoranda and guidance
• Experience with AI red teaming, adversarial robustness testing, or AI penetration testing methodologies
• Experience creating program plans, work breakdown structures, and milestone schedules

Responsibilities

• Provide support in the lifecycle of a research program from development to transition.
• Attend meetings, workshops, conferences, and testing events as SME.
• Serve as SME in AI Security with specialization in AI/ML systems, adversarial threats, and ML engineering.
• Role requires 5 days on client site in Bethesda, MD.

Skills

AI/ML security

Adversarial ML

ML engineering

Secure data pipelines

AI governance

AI red teaming

Python

LLM tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics/computer science

Master's degree substitution for 2 years experience

Tools

Python

LLM tooling

Cybersecurity tooling

Job description

Job Family: Data Science & Analysis (ESA) Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do:

The Technical SETA will provide support in the execution of the lifecycle of a research program from development, source selection, execution, closeout, and transition. The Technical SETA will be responsible for attending meetings, workshops, conferences, and testing events as the Subject Matter Expert. In this role, the Technical SETA will serve as the Subject Matter Expert in AI Security, with specialization in AI/ML systems, adversarial threats, and machine learning engineering using Artificial Intelligence. ** This role requires 5-days a week on client site in Bethesda, MD.

What You Will Need:

Bachelor’s degree in physics, mathematics, computer science, cybersecurity, or relevant engineering fields (electrical, computer, systems, software).

A Master’s degree may be used in lieu of TWO (2) years of relevant work experience.

EIGHT (8) or more years of work experience in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics field.

• Progressive experience in cybersecurity with significant demonstrated experience in AI/ML security, data science security, or a closely related field within a federal government or large enterprise environment
• Expert-level knowledge of AI/ML security principles, adversarial ML concepts, and AI-specific threat vectors including model poisoning, adversarial attacks/evasion, model inversion, and data integrity threats
• Understanding of secure data architectures and pipelines for large-scale analytics/intelligence production
• Familiarity with AI governance, data quality, and mission assurance in operational settings
• Demonstrated familiarity with federal AI governance frameworks and requirements, including NIST AI RMF, Executive Order 13960, Executive Order 14110, and other AI memoranda and guidance
• Experience with AI red teaming, adversarial robustness testing, or AI penetration testing methodologies
• Experience creating program plans, work breakdown structures, and milestone schedules

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master’s degree or PhD in cybersecurity, physics, mathematics, computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, or relevant engineering fields (electrical, computer, systems, software) with FOUR (4) or more years of work experience
• Prior experience serving as an AI security SME or advisor supporting a federal civilian agency
• Experience in the Intelligence Community (IC), including requirements, CONOPS, and transition
• Experience managing a multi-disciplinary R&D or T&E team
• Experience as a Project Manager or Deputy Project Manager
• Experience using LLMs and agentic tools in your daily workflows
• Experience using Python, common deep learning frameworks, LLM software infrastructure, and cybersecurity tooling
• Ability to proactively manage multiple, concurrent tasks
• One or more of the following certifications: CISSP, CISM, CAISS, or equivalent senior-level cybersecurity certification, supplemented by demonstrated AI/ML security expertise
• Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to develop succinct, comprehensive, and understandable documents using complex data from multiple sources
• Excellent slide development and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to visually communicate complex ideas at a high level for technically savvy but non-expert audiences

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com