Artificial Intelligence, Development, and IT Specialist

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Las Vegas, NV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an AI, Development and Network Security Specialist for its team in Las Vegas, Nevada. The duty location is Las Vegas, with travel to other work locations required. Depending on the applicant’s skills, the role may be at an upper-mid or senior level as a Security Admin Specialist. The position integrates AI into and with customer networks to create realistic and relevant network and user behaviors and capabilities. It combines AI infrastructure and security, software and tool development, IT and network administration, COMSEC support, and information system security management support. The role supports secure and classified network environments and requires coordination with project officers, mission teams, network administrators, and IT support groups. Travel of up to 10% may be required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant experience.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or demonstrated equivalent capability; CCNA must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
Active CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, or equivalent IAT Level II certification at start, or ability to meet formal qualification requirements within 60 days of hire.
Working understanding of software development and familiarity with one or more object-oriented programming languages.
In-depth understanding of classified security programs and expertise in security functions in accordance with NISPOM, DoD 5205.07 Volumes 1–4, JSIG, IC Tech Spec-for ICD/ICS 705, and other applicable security regulations and requirements.
B.S. in IT/Cybersecurity or A.S. in IT/Cybersecurity.
Current active Top-Secret security clearance based upon a Single Scope Background (SSBI or SBPR).
Must be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP) access.
U.S. citizenship required.
Travel up to 10% may be required.

Responsibilities

Support deployment, baseline configuration, and hardware sustainment of high-performance computing infrastructure for on-premises or air-gapped AI/ML models.
Apply DoW Responsible AI Guidelines and NIST AI Risk Management Framework principles to assess AI data pipelines, model configurations, data integrity, and AI-specific security risks.
Evaluate and support AI/ML-enabled tools for network telemetry, anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, log analysis, and automated monitoring in authorized network environments.
Work with Project Officers and mission teams to translate AI compute and data pipeline requirements into compliant IT architectures and hardware acquisitions.
Train, fine-tune, and expand frontier operational use cases for AI/ML applications.
Provide quarterly updates on industry and open-source developments in models, security, threats, tools, and applications.
Support mission execution and analysis using commercial off-the-shelf solutions or internally developed tools in accordance with customer requirements.
Provide onsite and on-mission support and troubleshooting for developed or deployed tools.
Maintain and modernize tooling in accordance with customer requirements and CI/CD practices.
Ensure tools and applications adhere to applicable AO/ATO guidelines, security posture, and restrictions.
Augment IT support for secure networks and be responsible for six active networks.
Check and maintain equipment; move or upgrade equipment; and establish or modify networks.
Augment the unit Network Administrator by keeping hardware operational, installing hardware refreshes, and resetting user account passwords.
Interface with IT support for JWICS and TS-VOIP networks.
Assist Project Officers with market research and obtaining quotes for project-related IT hardware purchases.
Stay organized and apprised of scheduling and program priorities in a dynamic role with multiple responsibilities.
Serve as a COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO), with duties delineated in section 5.4 of AFMAN 17-1302-O.
Receive COMSEC key from the COMSEC Account Manager (CAM).
Support STE/Viper operations and sustainment, including generating SF-701s for rooms, tracking hardware, user training, updates and troubleshooting, and interfacing with NSTS.
Conduct secure voice user training for new personnel.
Configure KG's for networks and troubleshoot with distant ends.
Conduct security audits and reviews for standalone networks.
Document and maintain baseline configurations for systems.
Maintain and audit digital media logs.
Provide annual security awareness training to standalone network owners.
Maintain documentation and accreditation for required ATOs.