Senior Cybersecurity AI Developer

Leidos; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity AI Developer to join our Intel Sector. You will build innovative cybersecurity AI solutions and rapid prototypes to enhance defensive operations for critical government and DIB resources.

The role requires active TS/SCI with Polygraph, strong Python skills, and experience with AI/LLMs, data analytics, and security tools in a fast-paced team environment. Collaborative mission-focused work and ongoing training are provided.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree level with 6+ years software development experience.
• Proficiency in Python for application development and data manipulation.
• Strong cybersecurity concepts and defensive operations knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions and prototype software to boost defensive cyber operations.
• Collaborate with operators to observe workflow challenges and design solutions.
• Leverage AI capabilities and LLMs to optimize development lifecycles and data analytics.
• Support vulnerabilities patching, incident response, and threat emulation.

Skills

Python Mastery

Cybersecurity Exposure

SIEM Tools

Containerization & Orchestration

Workflow Automation

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Kubernetes

Rancher

Apache Airflow

Splunk

Job description

Description

Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Job Summary

Our program provides our customer's Operations organization with the best possible solutions for their mission needs. We achieve this through rapid prototyping, new development, and advanced technology research. From leading-edge visualizations to analytic development, we're always pushing the boundaries to find new and better data sources and tradecraft to answer intelligence questions. With a focus on collaboration and a fast-paced environment, our prototype development program is the ideal place to grow your skills and make a real impact.

Senior Cybersecurity AI Developer

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior 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.

Job Summary

Our program provides our customer's Operations organization with the best possible solutions for their mission needs. We achieve this through rapid prototyping, new development, and advanced technology research. From leading-edge visualizations to analytic development, we're always pushing the boundaries to find new and better data sources and tradecraft to answer intelligence questions. With a focus on collaboration and a fast-paced environment, our prototype development program is the ideal place to grow your skills and make a real impact.

We are seeking a motivated Senior 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 +6 years, bachelor’s degree +8 years, associate’s degree +10 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.

CONMD

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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.