Data Scientist, Sr - Artificial Intelligence, Cloud & Automation (Open)

Leidos LLC; Geraghty Village (MD); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos seeks an experienced Senior Full-Spectrum Cyber AI Engineer to design and operationalize AI-driven capabilities across OCO and DCO. You will lead agentic workflows, integrate AI into real-time C2 and mission management, and deliver production-ready software for vulnerability remediation and resilience.

The role requires 12+ years in cyber engineering with DoD-tuned skills, TS/SCI, and IAT II/III credentials, working in secure cloud environments using Kubernetes and Terraform.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in cyber engineering, data science, or software development with full-spectrum cyber missions.
• Expert Python/SQL/Java; experience with LLMOps, RAG patterns, and vector databases.
• Deep knowledge of OCO/DCO TTPs and DoD acquisition roadmaps.
• Must meet DoD 8140/8570 IAT II/III requirements (CISSP, GCIH, or CEH).
• Top Secret/SCI with polygraph clearance at application time.

Responsibilities

• Architect and operationalize AI-driven capabilities bridging OCO and DCO.
• Lead automated, agentic AI workflows for intelligence gathering and defense.
• Develop AI/ML platforms for both attack and defense in secure cloud environments.
• Integrate AI planning with real-time mission timelines for actionable insights.
• Produce production-ready software to automate remediation and resilience.

Skills

Python

SQL

Java

LLMOps

RAG patterns

Vector databases

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

AWS

Azure GovCloud

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

The Senior Full-Spectrum Cyber AI Engineer will architect and operationalize AI-driven capabilities that bridge the gap between OCO and DCO. You will lead the development of automated, "agentic" AI workflows that synchronize intelligence gathering, defensive hardening, and offensive effect delivery. This role is critical for achieving "analytic superiority" by integrating AI into real-time command-and-control (C2) and mission management across all network tiers. This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity including compensation, will be matched to the candidate's experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrated Mission Automation: Design AI agents and LLM-enabled workflows to automate the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP), specifically for deconflicting and synchronizing OCO and DCO activities.
• Full-Spectrum Tool Development: Build AI-powered platforms for both computer network attack and computer network defense, using automated data pipelines to ingest and act on multi-source security telemetry.
• Secure Cloud Ops: Deploy and scale AI/ML models within secure AWS/Azure GovCloud environments, utilizing Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) to ensure mission agility and continuous delivery.
• Operational Intelligence Integration: Synchronize AI-driven intelligence planning with operational timelines to provide actionable, real-time insights for mission execution.
• Tactical AI/ML Engineering: Develop production-ready software—from vision to deployment that automates vulnerability remediation and enhances system resiliency against advanced state actors.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications Experience: 12+ years in cyber engineering, data science, or software development, with specific experience in full-spectrum cyber operations missions.
• Technical Skills: Expert proficiency in Python, SQL, and Java; experience with LLMOps, RAG patterns, and vector databases.
• Operational Knowledge: Deep understanding of OCO/DCO tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and the USCYBERCOM mission roadmap.
• Certification: Must meet DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II/III requirements (e.g., CISSP, GCIH, or CEH).
• Clearance: Top Secret (TS), SCI and Polygraph, at the time of application, to be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting USCYBERCOM National Mission Teams (NMT) or Combat Mission Teams (CMT).
• Knowledge of the Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF) AI roadmap and federal laboratory technology transfer processes.

Pay Range

Pay Range: Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

Original Posting: September 23, 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.

The Leidos 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) 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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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Pay and Benefits

• Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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Commitment and Diversity

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.