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Artificial Intelligence Subject Matter Expert; SME

Job in Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22090, USA
Listing for: Agile Defense, LLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-18
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    AI Engineer (Applied/Software), Machine Learning/ ML Engineer, AI Business & Operations, Cybersecurity
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 190000 USD Yearly USD 150000.00 190000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Artificial Intelligence Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Artificial Intelligence Subject Matter Expert (SME)

The AI SME serves as the organization's lead expert in applying Artificial Intelligence within the Security Operations Center (SOC), transforming emerging AI technologies into operational capabilities that enhance threat detection, response, and overall cyber defense.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Deliver support services related to testing, reporting, and assessing a range of AI applications.
  • Conduct operational testing and evaluation of AI to determine capability gaps and uncover vulnerabilities in deployed AI solutions.
  • Review current cyber defense posture, identify vulnerabilities to AI-driven threats and assist in developing and implementing protective measures.
  • Provide SOPs, testing plans, and methodologies used, as well as reports outlining findings and actionable recommendations for remediation.
Qualifications

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's of Science in Mathematics, or equivalent experience.
Required Skills
  • Top Secret Clearance
  • 5+ years in ML, Data Science, or AI engineering; 2+ years focused on Generative AI and LLMs
  • Deep expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and statistical modeling
  • Hands‑on experience with LLM frameworks, vector databases, and prompt engineering
  • Advanced Python proficiency; production-grade software development experience
  • MLOps and cloud AI platform experience (Azure AI, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI)
  • Proven track record taking AI solutions from PoC to production
  • Experience in assessing cyber risk and functionality of AI solutions
  • Experience in incorporating automation and artificial intelligence into cyber programs
  • Experience with data analytic software such as Splunk, Cribl, Elastic and Sentinel
Preferred Skills
  • Open-source contributions or published AI research
  • Experience with edge/low-latency model optimization
  • Certifications in AI Ethics, Responsible AI, or Cloud AI Architecture
  • Familiarity with adversarial AI testing and red‑teaming
Working Conditions
  • Hybrid schedule in Reston, VA

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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