AI Security Architect

AGE Solutions • Chambersburg, PA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

AGE Solutions is a technology and professional services company providing consulting, technology solutions, and services to U.S. government, defense, and intelligence sectors. The AI Security Architect provides security engineering and architecture guidance for the secure integration, development, and deployment of AI and machine-learning capabilities, including LLMs and generative AI. The role advises Mission Partners, system owners, ISSMs/ISSOs, architects, and development teams on protecting mission information and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) throughout model training, deployment, and inference.

The position applies DoD cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and NIST requirements to AI-enabled systems. The role evaluates architectures and data flows, addresses AI-specific threats, and collaborates with technical teams and Government leadership to integrate security from concept through production. The position requires a current DoD Top Secret clearance and a hybrid onsite schedule of four days per week, with residence within commuting distance of Fort Meade, Maryland, or Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 10 years of related experience.
• Meet the DoD 8140 Work Role 652 – Security Architect certification requirement with at least one of the following: CCNP Enterprise, GMON, SecurityX / CASP+, CCSP, CISM, CISSO, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, Cloud+, CSSLP, FITSP-D, GCIA, GCSA, GDSA, GICSP, or GSEC.
• Have and maintain a current DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Reside within commuting distance of Fort Meade, MD, or Chambersburg, PA, to work a hybrid schedule with four days onsite weekly.
• Demonstrated experience securing AI/ML technologies, including LLMs and generative AI.
• Demonstrated knowledge of RMF, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, and NIST AI RMF.
• Knowledge of AI-specific vulnerabilities and associated mitigation strategies.
• Experience designing or evaluating secure data architectures and pipelines supporting AI/ML workloads.
• Ability to translate cybersecurity requirements into implementable engineering solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including explaining complex cybersecurity concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a high-tempo DoD environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide security architecture and engineering guidance for AI/ML systems, LLMs, generative AI, and associated supporting infrastructure.
• Apply the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) to AI/ML system design, integration, deployment, and operation.
• Identify and recommend mitigations for AI-specific security threats and vulnerabilities, including prompt injection, data poisoning, and model evasion.
• Architect and review secure data pipelines used to collect, process, train, validate, and provide data to AI/ML models.
• Develop security approaches that protect mission data and CUI used during model training and inference.
• Evaluate AI/ML architectures and data flows to identify security weaknesses and recommend threat-informed engineering solutions.
• Translate DoD cybersecurity, RMF, and NIST requirements into practical security controls for AI-enabled systems.
• Collaborate with system owners, architects, developers, ISSMs, and ISSOs to integrate security into AI/ML capabilities from concept through production.
• Communicate AI security risks, recommended mitigations, and architectural alternatives to technical teams and Government leadership.

Benefits

• 26 days of paid leave, including vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays.
• Performance bonuses based on individual contributions and company-wide results.
• 401(k) with a 3% company match and immediate vesting.
• Company-paid life insurance up to $300,000, with options for additional coverage for employees and dependents.
• Multiple medical plans, dental and vision coverage, and FSA and HSA options.
• 15 days of fully paid parental leave.
• Military differential pay for employees on active duty.
• Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and tools and technology for the job.
• Commitment to return 80% of net proceeds to employees in the event of a company sale.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior