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Artificial Intelligence, Development, and IT Specialist

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Nevada, Las Vegas
Nov 03, 2026
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: oAugment the IT support group in support of secure networks: oBe responsible for six active networks oCheck/maintain equipment. oMove / Upgrade equipment. oEstablish or modify networks. oAugment the unit Network Administrator: oKeep hardware operational. oInstall hardware refreshes. oReset user account passwords. oInterface with IT support for JWICS and TS-VOIP networks. oAssist Project Officers in the form of market research and obtaining quotes for IT related hardware purchases in support of projects. oThe 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: oBe a COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO). Duties are delineated in section 5.4 of AFMAN 17-1302-O. oReceiving COMSEC key from the COMSEC Account Manager (CAM) oSTE/Viper Operations and Sustainment: oGenerating SF-701s for all the rooms, oKeeping track of hardware, user training, updates and troubleshooting issues, oInterfacing to NSTS. oConduct Secure Voice User Training on new personnel oCRYPTO:Configuring KG's for networks, troubleshooting with distant ends. Unit Information System Security Manger (ISSM) Support: oDuties are delineated in DoDI 5205.11, DoDM 5205.07, Joint Special Access program, Implementation Guide (JSIG), and DoD 8140. oConduct security audits and reviews for standalone networks. oDocument and maintain baseline configuration for systems. oMaintain and audit digital media logs. oProvide annual security awareness training to standalone network owners. oMaintain documentation and accreditation for any required ATOs. QUALIFICATIONS Required Skills oMinimum of 5 years of relative experience oCisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or demonstrated equivalent capability (must be obtained within 6 months of hire). oActive 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). oA working understanding of software development and familiarity with one or more Object Oriented Programming languages. oIn-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: oCurrent active Top-Secret security clearance, based upon a Single Scope Background (SSBI or SBPR). oMust be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP) access. U.S. Citizenship is required #LI-RR1 #MTSIjobs #mtsi #LI-Onsite Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.