AI Data Security and Compliance Specialist – Red Team Full-time

Job Description

The Lockheed Martin Artificial Intelligence Center (LAIC) team is seeking a high energy professional with subject matter expertise in software engineering and computer science to support the Applied AI team and product portfolio, focusing on Red Team projects within the LAIC.

Our AI Red Team ensures AI systems are safe, secure, compliant, and ethical by identifying vulnerabilities and certifying models. We are building a multidisciplinary team of experts in data, algorithms, hardware/software, and ML frameworks to pursue this goal at speed and scale as the adoption of AI grows.

The AI Data Security and Compliance Specialist will test and certify AI models for data-related dependencies to ensure safety, security, privacy, and compliance. The role also involves developing long-term standards, practices, and tools for secure data usage, aligning with the risk frameworks such as NIST AI RMF.

Key Responsibilities:
• Perform hands-on testing of datasets and AI models to identify vulnerabilities like bias, leakage, data security, and privacy risks.
• Develop reusable frameworks and practices for data governance, traceability, usage, and compliance.
• Implement and manage tools for data validation, lineage tracking, and privacy preservation.
• Collaborate with developers, data scientists, and security teams to ensure robust and ethical data usage.
• Align with NIST AI RMF requirements, ensuring data-related risks are addressed across the AI lifecycle.
• Stay updated on emerging data tools, technologies, and regulations specifically related to adoption of AI.

Must exhibit self-motivation, a strong work ethic, time management and interpersonal skills.

What’s In It For You
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

The selected candidate can work at any major Lockheed Martin facility or remotely.

Must be a US Citizen.

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, engineering, or a related field.
• Expertise in data management and data risk mitigation with working knowledge of managing for AI/ML lifecycle.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and big data tools (e.g., Spark).
• Strong grasp of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, OR other data warehouses) and data governance tools (e.g., Apache Atlas, Collibra, OR IBM WatsonX).
• Knowledge of data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, OR EU AI act) and AI risk management frameworks (NIST AI RMF, OR ISO/IEC 23894).
• Must be a US Citizen.

Desired skills
• Master’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, engineering, or a related field.
• Cloud Service Provisioning and Security in AWS and Azure.
• Experience identifying and mitigating risks such as bias, poisoning, and leakage in AI/ML models.
• Ability to develop automated testing frameworks for data validation and compliance.
• Understanding of encryption, secure data-sharing, and knowledge of adversarial ML threats.
• Knowledge of AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), MLOps, and LLMOps.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams across LAIC, Data Scientists, ML Engineers, Control partners, and Cybersecurity.
• DoD Red Team and Cybersecurity experience.
• Expertise in data management and data risk mitigation with working knowledge of managing for AI/ML lifecycle.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and big data tools (e.g., Spark).
• Cloud Service Provisioning and Security in AWS and Azure.
• Strong grasp of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, data warehouses) and data governance tools (e.g., Apache Atlas, Collibra, IBM WatsonX).
• Experience identifying and mitigating risks such as bias, poisoning, and leakage in AI/ML models.
• Ability to develop automated testing frameworks for data validation and compliance.
• Knowledge of data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, EU AI act) and AI risk management frameworks (NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 23894).
• Understanding of encryption, secure data-sharing, and knowledge of adversarial ML threats.
• Knowledge of AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), MLOps, and LLMOps.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams across LAIC, Data Scientists, ML Engineers, Control partners, and Cybersecurity.
• Must be a US Citizen.

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 – 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to work remotely

Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $93,200 – $164,450. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $107,300 – $185,840. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.