Sr. AI/ML Engineer, Cybersecurity (TS/SCI Eligible)

• 5+ years of experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, cybersecurity analytics, or related technical disciplines.
• Strong proficiency in Python and AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, or comparable technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, train, evaluate, tune, and deploy machine-learning models for anomaly detection, behavioral analytics, threat identification, predictive analytics, or classification.
• Applied knowledge of cybersecurity operations, threat hunting, threat intelligence, and identifying malicious or anomalous activity across enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience integrating large-scale cybersecurity datasets, including network traffic, DNS telemetry, endpoint activity, security logs, and threat intelligence, to support automated analytics, data fusion, and threat prioritization.
• Working knowledge of advanced AI/ML techniques, including neural networks, transformers, natural language processing (NLP), unsupervised learning, and generative AI.
• Understanding of human-in-the-loop AI workflows, model explainability, and analyst validation, including the ability to evaluate AI/ML outputs, reduce false positives, and improve detection accuracy.
• Ability to deploy, integrate, and sustain AI/ML capabilities within secure enterprise, cloud, or mission environments.
• Ability to translate complex mission and technical requirements into scalable AI/ML solutions that support operational cyber teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Active TS clearance preferred; must be eligible to obtain SCI access.

Desired Skills

• Background supporting Intelligence Community (IC), DoD, Special Operations, JSOC, or other national security cyber missions.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), attack-path analysis, and advanced persistent threat (APT) detection.
• Experience with large-scale data processing and engineering technologies such as Spark, Databricks, SQL, graph databases, or distributed analytics platforms.
• Knowledge of advanced machine-learning approaches, including autoencoders, reinforcement learning, synthetic data generation, and adaptive learning.
• Familiarity with SIEM, EDR, XDR, threat intelligence platforms, or other cybersecurity monitoring and detection technologies.
• Experience with cloud-based AI/ML development using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, including containerized deployments.
• Understanding of MLOps practices, including model lifecycle management, drift detection, automated retraining, versioning, and continuous improvement.
• Background in cyber-focused research and development, rapid prototyping, or transitioning emerging AI/ML technologies into operational capabilities.
• Knowledge of responsible AI, model security, explainable AI (XAI), and governance requirements within classified or sensitive environments.
• Relevant AI/ML, cybersecurity, data science, or cloud certifications., * Proven ability to take AI/ML solutions from concept and prototype through operational implementation in complex cybersecurity environments.
• Demonstrated success translating mission requirements into actionable AI-enabled threat hunting capabilities that improve detection, investigation, and prioritization.
• Ability to evaluate emerging technologies, solve ambiguous technical challenges, and adapt analytical approaches to evolving cyber threats.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cyber operations teams, data scientists, engineers, and Government stakeholders.

The pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to provide an equitable and competitive comprehensive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, contracted rates, education, certification(s), experience, specific competencies required for this position, and geographic location.

Vibrint’s comprehensive compensation package includes but is not limited to: competitive salary; annual merit-based salary increase and discretionary bonus program; 401(k) plan with a company contribution; 11 paid federal holidays; 160 hours of paid time off; medical, dental, vision, life and short-long-term disability insurance; employee assistance program; and a generous professional development allowance.

Vibrint is a trusted provider of mission-critical systems and analysis that transform our customers’ capacity and capability in harvesting and harnessing data. Working alongside many of the most talented professionals in public service, we work tirelessly to create and sustain new solutions and services that meet the stringent demands across a variety of customer missions.

Our people know they’ll be doing work that matters at the heart of the national security mission, exploring new possibilities at the cutting edge of technology. They know they will be well-rewarded and recognized for their commitment. Our people know they will enjoy plentiful opportunities to grow, thrive, and have fun as a member of the Vibrint family. Join Vibrint, where your career is a priority, and your future is our shared goal.