409 - Cybersecurity AI Developer

ARSIEM; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 126,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

ARSIEM Corporation in Laurel, MD is seeking a Cybersecurity AI Developer to join our defense-focused development team. You will build innovative software and rapid prototypes to enhance defenders' efficiency against cyber threats for government clients.

Responsibilities include prototyping software, collaborating with mission operators, leveraging LLMs and AI tools to accelerate development and scale data analytics across vulnerability management, incident response, and threat emulation.

Qualifications

• Must have formal software development experience across requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Proficiency in Python for application development, scripting, and data manipulation.
• Formal or informal leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and prototype software that directly increases the speed and efficiency of defensive cyber operations.
• Work closely with mission operators to observe workflow challenges and design innovative technical solutions.
• Leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) and corporate AI resources to optimize development lifecycles and scale data analytics.
• Support critical workflows across vulnerability patching, incident response, and threat emulation.

Skills

Python

Leadership

Software development

Education

Master's degree +3 years

Bachelor's degree +5 years

Associate's degree +7 years

Tools

Kubernetes

Rancher

Apache Airflow

Job description

About ARSIEM Corporation

At ARSIEM Corporation we are committed to fostering a proven and trusted partnership with our government clients. We provide support to multiple agencies across the United States Government. ARSIEM has an experienced workforce of qualified professionals committed to providing the best possible support.

As demand increases, ARSIEM continues to provide reliable and cutting-edge technical solutions at the best value to our clients. That means a career packed with opportunities to grow and the ability to have an impact on every client you work with.

ARSIEM is looking for a motivated Cybersecurity AI Developer to join our development team supporting Cybersecurity Defensive Operations. In this role, you will build innovative solutions and rapid prototypes that directly enhance the efficiency of operators protecting critical government agencies and Defense Industrial Base (DIB) resources. You will work side-by-side with mission operators, transforming their real-world challenges into advanced technical capabilities. By leveraging cutting-edge corporate AI resources, you will accelerate code development and deliver sophisticated analytical tools for systems vulnerability analysis, incident response, adversary emulation, and COMSEC monitoring.

This position will support one of our government clients in Laurel, MD.

Responsibilities

• Build and prototype software that directly increases the speed and efficiency of defensive cyber operations.


• Work closely with mission operators to observe workflow challenges and design innovative technical solutions.


• Leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) and corporate AI resources to optimize development lifecycles and scale data analytics.


• Support critical workflows across vulnerability patching, incident response, and threat emulation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree +3 years, Bachelor's degree +5 years, Associate's degree +7 years, or High School diploma or GED +9 years of relevant experience.


• Relevant experience must be in the software development process (i.e., requirements analysis, software design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment/installation, and maintenance) and programming.


• Formal or informal leadership experience is preferred.


• Strong foundational experience in core software development methodologies.


• Proficiency in Python for application development, scripting, and data manipulation.


• Solid understanding of foundational cybersecurity concepts, defensive operations, or threat landscapes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience developing AI solutions and utilizing LLMs in production.


• Background in data engineering, data science, or advanced analytics.


• Experience with Splunk development, dashboard creation, or data ingestion pipelines.


• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes or Rancher architectures.


• Experience orchestrating data pipelines using Apache Airflow.

$126,000 - $141,000 a year

The ARSIEM pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other laws.

Benefits: For an overview of our benefits, please visit our benefits tab.

Original Posting Date: 2026-08-28

Clearance Requirement

This position requires an active TS/SCI with a polygraph. You must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.

Candidate Referral

Do you know someone who would be GREAT at this role? If you do, ARSIEM has a way for you to earn a bonus through our referral program for persons presenting NEW (not in our resume database) candidates who are successfully placed on one of our projects. The bonus for this position is $10,000, and the referrer is eligible to receive the sum for any applicant we can place within 12 months of referral. The bonus is paid after the referred employee reaches six months of employment.

ARSIEM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.