AI Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert

Argo Cyber Systems, LLC | Federal Cybersecurity Operations

Security Clearance: Active Top Secret / SCI (TS/SCI) Required
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
Suitability: Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
Experience Level: Senior / Subject Matter Expert
Work Location: To Be Confirmed

Argo Cyber Systems is seeking an experienced AI Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a mission-critical U.S. Government cybersecurity program focused on defending federal civilian agencies and critical infrastructure against sophisticated cyber threats.

In this role, you will help shape the future of AI-enabled cybersecurity by identifying, evaluating, and implementing artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities that enhance threat detection, incident response, threat hunting, and security operations.

The ideal candidate combines deep cybersecurity expertise with practical AI/ML knowledge, strategic planning capabilities, and technical leadership experience. You will work across security operations, engineering, data science, and government stakeholder teams to translate emerging AI technologies into actionable, mission-focused security capabilities.

This position offers an opportunity to directly influence how AI technologies are adopted and operationalized to strengthen the nation's cybersecurity defenses.

AI Security Strategy and Innovation

• Develop and advance strategic roadmaps for AI-enabled cybersecurity capabilities aligned with organizational objectives and risk posture.

• Identify high-value AI/ML use cases across security operations, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and cyber threat intelligence.

• Evaluate emerging AI technologies, platforms, and solutions for operational effectiveness and mission applicability.

• Assess AI-enabled threats, adversarial machine learning techniques, and emerging risks associated with AI adoption.

• Recommend AI prototypes, pilot programs, and proof-of-concept initiatives that improve cyber defense effectiveness.

Cybersecurity Architecture and AI Integration

• Translate operational cybersecurity requirements into actionable AI/ML solution specifications.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity analysts, data scientists, engineers, and infrastructure teams to design and implement AI-enabled security capabilities.

• Evaluate opportunities to incorporate AI into SIEM, SOAR, threat hunting, security analytics, and automated incident response workflows.

• Assess AI adoption readiness, technical dependencies, operational risks, and integration requirements.

• Ensure proposed solutions satisfy applicable security, privacy, governance, and compliance requirements.

• Apply knowledge of AI model training, validation, deployment, and lifecycle management to security-focused implementations.

Program and Project Leadership

• Develop comprehensive implementation roadmaps with defined milestones, schedules, dependencies, and measurable outcomes.

• Lead cross-functional AI cybersecurity initiatives involving security operations, engineering, data science, and government stakeholders.

• Develop project schedules, resource estimates, and budget recommendations.

• Identify program risks, track implementation progress, and develop mitigation strategies.

• Coordinate technical and operational work streams to support successful AI integration.

• Apply Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies as appropriate.

Stakeholder Engagement and Operational Adoption

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to cybersecurity leadership and government stakeholders.

• Communicate complex AI and cybersecurity concepts to both technical and nontechnical audiences.

• Present recommendations, implementation progress,…