Enterprise AI Security Engineer

Description & Requirements

Elevate your career with MANTECH International Corporation! Join a dynamic team dedicated to national security through cutting-edge technology. Since 1968, MANTECH has led in delivering advanced solutions to government intelligence, the Department of Defense, and Federal Civilian sectors. Dive into innovation in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Your journey to impactful work and rapid growth starts now-be extraordinary at MANTECH!


***This is for a future opportunity***


MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer oriented Enterprise AI Security Engineer for a new initiative. This effort supports the rapid design, deployment, operation, and sustainment of enterprise-scale AI, data, and mission platform capabilities across the cloud, edge, and classified operational environment.


This role supports Authorization and Accreditation (A&A), Risk Management Framework (RMF) ATO, runtime security, and Zero Trust implementation for enterprise AI systems. You will integrate security and policy enforcement across the AI platform.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead and manage Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) activities under the Risk Management Framework (RMF) for enterprise AI systems.
  
  
• Design and implement Zero Trust architectures and robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions.
  
  
• Develop and enforce runtime security policies using tools like Open Policy Agent (OPA).
  
  
• Integrate AI governance practices and implement classification-aware access control.
  
  
• Manage compliance documentation and evidence gathering using platforms like XACTA and/or eMASS.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
  
  
• 5 or more years of experience in Information System Security Engineering (ISSE) or A&A/RMF compliance.
  
  
• In-depth, practical experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and obtaining an Authority to Operate (ATO).
  
  
• Expertise in security architecture design, including Identity Management and Zero Trust principles.
  
  
• Demonstrated experience with compliance documentation platforms or policy enforcement tools.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience implementing Keycloak for identity integration.
  
  
• Professional security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, RMF certification).
  
  
• Direct experience integrating security controls into AI/ML or LLM solutions.
  
  

Clearance Requirements:

• For onsite work, a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph will be required.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
  
  
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
  
  
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
  
  

The projected compensation range for this position is $114,600.00-$190,200.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.


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