TS/SCI Cleared: AI Security Architect

Node.Digital; Virginia; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

HSA

401K

PTO 3 weeks

11 Holidays

Training

Job summary

Node.Digital is seeking an AI Subject Matter Expert to bridge AI innovation with practical cyber defense. The role requires cybersecurity expertise, AI/ML experience, and program leadership to drive AI adoptio n in security operations.

The candidate will define AI security roadmaps, collaborate with data science and infra teams, and manage cross-functional implementation, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation in a government-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of directly relevant cybersecurity experience.
• 5+ years 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 and AI model lifecycle
• Familiarity with security operations and MITRE ATT&CK

Responsibilities

• Define strategic vision for AI-enhanced security capabilities aligned with risk posture.
• Identify and evaluate AI/ML use cases for cyber defense and incident response.
• Assess AI tech for anomaly detection, threat intelligence, and automated response.
• Stay current on AI threat landscape and AI-powered attacks.
• Bridge communication between technical teams, security operators, and stakeholders.
• Translate cybersecurity requirements into AI solution specs and roadmaps.
• Collaborate on solution architecture with data science and infra teams.
• Develop detailed project schedules, budgets, and milestones.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

AI/ML in security

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Threat detection

MITRE ATT&CK

Security architecture

Incident response

Security operations

Agile/Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, Cybersecurity, IS

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Asana

SIEM

SOAR

Job description

Node.Digital is seeking an AI Subject Matter Expert to bridge AI innovation with practical cyber defense. The role requires cybersecurity expertise, AI/ML experience, and program leadership to drive AI adoptio n in security operations.

The candidate will define AI security roadmaps, collaborate with data science and infra teams, and manage cross-functional implementation, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation in a government-focused environment.