Cybersecurity AI Developer

Leidos; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

401K with 6% company match

Flexible schedules

Discounted stock purchase plan

Technical upskilling

Education and training support

Parental paid leave

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Cybersecurity AI Developer to join the Intel Sector in Laurel, MD, building innovative solutions for Cybersecurity Defensive Operations. You will create rapid prototypes, work with mission operators, and accelerate code development using corporate AI resources for vulnerability analysis, incident response, and threat emulation.

Qualified candidates have strong Python skills, foundational cybersecurity knowledge, and experience with AI/LLMs in production.

Qualifications

• Degree with software development lifecycle experience (requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, maintenance)
• Strong software engineering fundamentals
• Proficiency in Python for application development, scripting, and data manipulation
• Solid cybersecurity foundations and defensive operations knowledge

Responsibilities

• Develop software that increases speed and efficiency of defensive cyber operations
• Collaborate with mission operators to translate workflow challenges into solutions
• Leverage LLMs and corporate AI resources to scale data analytics
• Support vulnerability patching, incident response, and threat emulation

Skills

Python

Software development

Cybersecurity concepts

Leadership experience

LLMs / AI in production

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Associate’s degree

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Kubernetes

Rancher

Splunk

Apache Airflow

Job description

**Description**

**Leidos** has a new and exciting opportunity for a Cybersecurity AI Developer in our **Intel Sector** . Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At **Leidos** , we offer **competitive benefits** , including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. **Join us and make a difference in National Security!**

**Job Summary:**

We are seeking 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.

**_Qualified candidates are eligible for enhanced incentives including up to a $25K cash sign on bonus or a paid time off bonus._**

**Job Responsibilities/Qualifications:**

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


• **Job Responsibilities/Qualifications**
  
  
  
  • Master’s degree +3 years, bachelor’s degree +5 years, associate’s degree +7 years, or High School diploma or GED +12 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.
  
  
  • Software Engineering: Strong foundational experience in core software development methodologies.
  
  
  • Python Mastery: Proficiency in Python for application development, scripting, and data manipulation.
  
  
  • Cybersecurity Exposure: Solid understanding of foundational cybersecurity concepts, defensive operations, or threat landscapes.
  
  
  
  


• **Security Clearance Requirement**
  
  
  
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required to be considered for this role.
  
  
  
  


• **Desirable Skills**
  
  
  
  • Artificial Intelligence: Direct experience developing AI solutions and utilizing LLMs in production.
  
  
  • Data Science: Background in data engineering, data science, or advanced analytics.
  
  
  • SIEM Tools: Experience with Splunk development, dashboard creation, or data ingestion pipelines.
  
  
  • Containerization & Orchestration: Hands-on experience with Kubernetes or Rancher architectures.
  
  
  • Workflow Automation: Experience orchestrating data pipelines using Apache Airflow.
  
  
  
  

**At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you –

**Careers.leidos.com**

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

**Original Posting:**

August 25, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

**Pay Range:**

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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

**About Leidos**

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

**Pay and Benefits**

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

**Commitment to Non-Discrimination**

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.