AI Subject Matter Expert (Cybersecurity)

Location: Arlington, VA, United States; onsite incident response support for U.S. Government agencies and critical asset owners

Salary: $122,000–$253,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience

Company

hirify.global provides cyber, data operations, systems integration, intelligence mission support, and software modernization services for intelligence, defense, civil, and commercial customers.

What you will do

• Define the strategic vision and roadmaps for AI-enhanced security capabilities aligned with organizational risk and broader business strategies.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize AI/ML use cases for cyber defense, threat detection, threat intelligence, incident response, and security operations.
• Assess emerging AI technologies, platforms, tools, and vendors, including solutions for anomaly detection, behavioral analytics, automated response, and adversarial AI.
• Translate cybersecurity requirements into AI solution specifications and collaborate with data science, security operations, infrastructure, and engineering teams on architecture and implementation.
• Develop project schedules, resource plans, budgets, milestones, success metrics, and risk mitigation strategies while managing cross-functional implementation teams.
• Lead stakeholder communication, executive reporting, readiness assessments, change management, documentation, training, and knowledge transfer for AI security initiatives.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and hold an active TS/SCI clearance; must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.
• 10+ years of directly relevant experience, including 5+ years in cybersecurity or related technical roles, 3+ years working with AI/ML technologies or data-driven security solutions, and 3+ years in project/program management or technical leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Understanding of machine learning fundamentals, neural networks, natural language processing, and the AI model lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of security operations, the threat landscape, defense frameworks including MITRE ATT&CK, SIEM/SOAR platforms, and security architecture.
• Familiarity with behavioral analytics, threat hunting, malware analysis, phishing detection, and vulnerability management.
• Ability to develop long-term AI security capabilities and actionable roadmaps, influence cross-functional teams without direct authority, and adapt to evolving AI and threat landscapes.
• Experience developing roadmaps and managing complex technical projects; proficiency with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies.
• Strong resource planning, schedule development, and stakeholder management skills, with experience using Jira, MS Project, Asana, or similar tools.

Nice to have

• Experience securing AI systems, using AI in defensive security operations such as SOC environments, and countering AI-enabled attacks.
• Background in data engineering, security analytics, or threat intelligence.
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud security platforms.
• Knowledge of AI governance, ethics, responsible AI principles, GDPR, CCPA, or industry-specific regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with automation and orchestration platforms.
• Master’s degree and certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PMP, PMI-ACP, or AI/ML certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Onsite support for U.S. Government agencies and critical asset owners experiencing cyber-attacks.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) plan, paid time off, holidays, and additional insurance coverage.
• Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.