AI/ML Security Specialist

Description

The company is a technology firm within the global Accenture group that serves the US federal government, with about 13,000 staff supporting defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health clients.

This role tests, reports on, and evaluates a range of AI applications, working under guidance from the government task manager or program manager.

The work centers on Operational Testing and Evaluation (OT&E) of AI systems to find weaknesses, and on reviewing the agency's cyber defenses. The goal is to find and put in place protections, with findings written up and delivered within 20 business days of finishing a test.

Responsibilities

• Run Operational Testing and Evaluation (OT&E) on AI capabilities to uncover weaknesses in how they are implemented.
• Check the agency's current cyber defenses for gaps that AI-assisted attacks could exploit.
• Help identify and roll out protections that shield the agency's environment from AI-assisted attacks.
• Write and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that describe test plans and methods.
• Deliver reports that name each method used and list practical fixes, within 20 business days of test completion.
• Follow applicable federal and program laws, policies, and standards throughout the work.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience in testing AI and ML systems, adversarial machine learning, and security assessment methods.
• Or a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, plus at least 3 years of that experience.
• An active Secret security clearance.

Conditions

Base pay for this role in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is $94,000 - $187,600 USD.

Pay depends on office location, role, skill set, and experience level.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, with no fixed closing date.

The company is committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

• A wide range of benefits is offered, with details available on the company's benefits page.
• Hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training to help you grow.