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# AI Security Platform Lead :: Bethesda, MD (REMOTE)

- **Company:** ARK Solutions, Inc.
- **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $92,300.0 - $166,850.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), OAuth, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, TypeScript, Multi-Agent Systems, Data Lakes, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Graphql, Api Design, Restful APIs
- **Published:** August 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us9fcf2e52f2a9bcaa622009d1eccf1be2/eaa

## About the Role

* Enterprise-scale distributed systems architecture.
 * Proficiency in Python and one other language (Go, TypeScript, or Rust).
 * API design expertise: REST, GraphQL, streaming/SSE.
 * Security architecture knowledge: mTLS, OAuth2, zero-trust networking.
 * Experience with Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred).
 * Understanding of AI/ML agent frameworks and agentic system design.
 * Data lake and analytics architecture knowledge.

Experience:

 * Masters in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience.
 * 8 years in software engineering or architecture; 5 years in security engineering or platform development.
 * Experience in designing platforms for engineering teams.
 * Proven leadership as a hands-on player-coach.
 * Experience with regulatory compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, EU AI Act).
 * Strong communication skills for cross-team coordination.

## Description

Lead and innovate in building a multi-service security compliance platform. Manage a small, agile team while contributing hands-on to platform development and architecture.
Core Responsibilities:

 * Architect and develop a security compliance platform, integrating evidence collection and risk scoring.
 * Lead and mentor a small engineering team, focusing on technical direction and team growth.
 * Design agent-native APIs for AI agents to interact with compliance data.
 * Develop compliance data models and ensure alignment with standards like OSCAL.
 * Integrate enterprise systems into a cohesive compliance graph.
 * Own technical decisions and document architectural choices.
 * Facilitate cross-organizational collaboration and influence technical direction., We are looking for a reliable and experienced Lead to ensure all facility operations follow policies and procedures. They coordinate daily operations by delegating job assignments …
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