About the role
About Us
AGE Solutions is a premier technology and professional services company, providing in-depth consulting, advanced technology solutions, and essential services throughout the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence sectors. Prioritizing innovation and client-focused solutions, we assist major agencies in addressing intricate issues and ensuring a more secure future.
The AI Security Architect provides specialized security engineering and architecture guidance for the secure integration, development, and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) capabilities, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI. This position serves as a security consultant to Mission Partners, system owners, ISSMs/ISSOs, architects, and development teams to ensure AI-enabled solutions protect mission information and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) throughout model training, deployment, and inference.
Essential Duties and 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, model evasion, and related attack vectors. * 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 both technical teams and Government leadership.
Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience. * 10+ years of related experience. * DoD 8140 Work Role 652 – Security Architect Certification requirement (must have 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, GSEC * Must have and maintain a current DoD Top Secret clearance. * Must reside within a commutable distance of Fort Meade, MD or Chambersburg, PA in order to work a hybrid onsite schedule (4 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 with the ability to explain complex cybersecurity concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a high-tempo DoD environment.
The projected salary range for this position is $150,000+ annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including years of relevant experience, active security clearance level, certifications, technical skillset, contract requirements, and overall qualifications.
At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.
* 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it. * Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact. * 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting. * Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents. * Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs. * Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters. * Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don’t take a financial hit while serving. * Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right. * Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.
At AGE, you’ll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.