Accenture
AI/ML Security Specialist
$94K–$188K
Ashburn, VA +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Location
- Ashburn, VA
Ashburn, Virginia, United States - Experience
- 5 years; alternatively, 3 years with a bachelor's degree in a specified or related field.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (for the 3-year experience alternative).
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
About the job
Tests and evaluates government AI implementations for vulnerabilities, assesses cyber defenses, and recommends protective measures and remediation.
What you'll do
- Conduct operational testing and evaluation of AI capabilities; identify vulnerabilities and document actionable findings.
- Review cyber defenses for exposure to AI-assisted attacks and help identify and implement protections.
- Develop testing SOPs and deliver reports with methods and remediation steps within 20 business days of testing.
What they ask for
- Active Secret Security clearance.
- At least 5 years of professional experience in AI/ML system testing, adversarial ML techniques, and security assessment methodology; alternatively, 3 years with a qualifying bachelor's degree.
Pay
$94,000 — $187,600 USD (base salary)
Tools
AI, AI/ML
AI focus
Conduct OT&E of AI implementations, assess vulnerabilities and AI-assisted attack risks, and help implement protective solutions.
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