> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1242765-artificial-intelligence-ai-security-specialist](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1242765-artificial-intelligence-ai-security-specialist). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Artificial Intelligence (AI) Security Specialist - **Company:** Nabout Leidos - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Computer Programming, IT Management, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Named Entity Recognition, Performance Tuning, Search Technologies, Software Engineering, Enterprise Data Management, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Prompt Engineering, Containerization, AI Platforms, Information Technology - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/276852/ai-security-specialist-virginia-va-ashburn ## About the Role * BS degree in Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field and a minimum of 8-12 years of prior relevant experience\n * Additional experience or applicable certifications acceptable in lieu of degree.\n * Solid understanding and hands-on experience with generative AI models including prompt engineering, chain-of-thought reasoning, and Natural Language Processing (NLP) tasks such as entity extraction, summarization, and semantic search.\n * Working knowledge of Large Language Models (LLMs) and agent frameworks\n * Experience using various vector databases\n * Familiarity with deployment processes of virtualized and containerized environments\n * Organized and detail-oriented\n * Strong leadership skills\n * Ability to manage and prioritize own work\n * Active Secret Clearance required\n * Must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP -BI background clearance.\n * Must be able to report to the Ashburn VA office up to 5 days per week.\n, * Master's degree from an accredited college or university in IT Management, Engineering, or related field \n * Experience designing enterprise AI governance, model risk management, and bias mitigation frameworks.\n * Experience integrating AI/ML workloads with GPU-accelerated environments and performance optimization strategies.\n * Experience supporting enterprise data, analytics, and AI platform modernization initiatives.\n * Advanced cloud architecture certification (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect - Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect).\n * Proven experience in designing and deploying AI/ML models in production environments.\n * Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, R, or Java.\n ## Related Videos - [AI That Fits Your Business, Not the Other Way Around](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100148-ai-that-fits-your-business-not-the-other-way-around) - [This App Reached 10,000 Users in One Week. Here's How.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100329-this-app-reached-10-000-users-in-one-week-here-s-how) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Your Manager Doesn’t Come with a User Manual (But You Can Totally Write One)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1495-your-manager-doesn-t-come-with-a-user-manual-but-you-can-totally-write-one) - [Reference Architecture of AI in the Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1613-reference-architecture-of-ai-in-the-cloud) - [From AI Assistance to Agentic Systems: Scaling Sovereign AI in Banking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100070-from-ai-assistance-to-agentic-systems-scaling-sovereign-ai-in-banking) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [Got AI ideas but no money? Here are 10 free ways to level up your AI skills with Google Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/600-got-ai-ideas-but-no-money-here-are-10-free-ways-to-level-up-your-ai-skills-with-google-cloud) - [MLOps And AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/82-mlops-and-ai-driven-development) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production)