Artificial Intelligence, Development, and IT Specialist

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an AI, Development and Network Security Specialist to join our growing team in Las Vegas, NV. Duty location is Las Vegas but travel to other work locations will be required. Depending on the skills of the applicant, this position can be an upper-mid or senior level Security Admin Specialist.  This position will consist of integrating AI into and with customer networks to yield realistic and relevant network and user behaviors and capabilities.  RESPONSIBILITIES Artificial Intelligence : o   Secure AI Infrastructure & Operations : Support the deployment, baseline configuration, and hardware sustainment of high-performance computer infrastructure used to host on-premises or air-gapped AI/ML models. o   AI Security & Governance : Apply DoW Responsible AI Guidelines and NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) principles to assess AI data pipelines, model configurations, verify data integrity, and AI-specific security risks, including prompt injection, data poisoning, and model-extraction threats. o   AIOps and Network Automation : Evaluate and support AI/ML-enabled tools for network telemetry, anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, log analysis, and automated monitoring within authorized network environments. o   Mission AI Integration : Interface with Project Officers and mission teams to translate program AI compute and data pipeline requirements into compliant IT architecture and hardware acquisitions. o   R&D : Train, finetune, and expand on frontier operational use cases for AI/ML applications. o   Advise : Provide quarterly updates on industry and open-source developments on models, security, threats, tools and applications. Software and Tool Development : o   Develop & field bespoke operational tools : Support the execution and analysis of missions with COTS solutions or in house developed tools in accordance with customer requirements. o   Front and Backend support : Provide onsite/on-mission support & troubleshooting for any tools developed or deployed. o   Maintenance: Maintain and modernize any tooling developed or deployed in accordance with customer requirements following the CI/CD framework. o   Secure application development: Ensure any tooling or applications adhere with any AO/ATO guidelines, security posture, or restrictions. IT Management & Systems Administration : o  Augment the IT support group in support of secure networks: o  Be responsible for six active networks  o  Check/maintain equipment. o  Move / Upgrade equipment. o  Establish or modify networks. o  Augment the unit Network Administrator: o  Keep hardware operational. o  Install hardware refreshes.  o  Reset user account passwords. o  Interface with IT support for JWICS and TS-VOIP networks. o  Assist Project Officers in the form of market research and obtaining quotes for IT related hardware purchases in support of projects.   o  The role will be a dynamic and sometimes evolving one with multiple responsibilities that will require the ability to stay organized and apprised of scheduling as well as the priority of program requirements. Physical Security/COMSEC Support : o  Be a COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO). Duties are delineated in section 5.4 of AFMAN 17-1302-O. o  Receiving COMSEC key from the COMSEC Account Manager (CAM) o  STE/Viper Operations and Sustainment: o  Generating SF-701s for all the rooms, o  Keeping track of hardware, user training, updates and troubleshooting issues, o  Interfacing to NSTS. o  Conduct Secure Voice User Training on new personnel o  CRYPTO: Configuring KG's for networks, troubleshooting with distant ends. Unit Information System Security Manger (ISSM) Support : o  Duties are delineated in DoDI 5205.11, DoDM 5205.07, Joint Special Access program, Implementation Guide (JSIG), and DoD 8140. o  Conduct security audits and reviews for standalone networks. o  Document and maintain baseline configuration for systems. o  Maintain and audit digital media logs. o  Provide annual security awareness training to standalone network owners. o  Maintain documentation and accreditation for any required ATOs. QUALIFICATIONS Required Skills o  Minimum of 5 years of relative experience o  Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or demonstrated equivalent capability (must be obtained within 6 months of hire). o  Active CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, or equivalent IAT Level II certification at start (or ability to meet formal qualification requirements within 60 days of hire). o  A working understanding of software development and familiarity with one or more Object Oriented Programming languages.  o  In-depth understanding of classified security programs and provide expertise in all security functions in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD 5205.07 Volumes 1-4, JSIG, IC Tech Spec‐for ICD/ICS 705, and other applicable security regulations and requirements Education & Certification Requirements:  B.S. IT/Cybersecurity or AS. IT/Cybersecurity Travel Requirements: Travel up to 10% may be required for this position. Clearance Requirements: o  Current active Top-Secret security clearance, based upon a Single Scope Background (SSBI or SBPR). o  Must be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP) access. U.S. Citizenship is required #LI-RR1 #MTSIjobs #mtsi #LI-Onsite