Subject Matter Expert

Location: Arlington, VA

Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance

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. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services.

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.

Requirements

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

Benefits

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