Software Engineer 3

Wyetech; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 118,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEP IRA

PTO 200 hrs

Medical options

Vision & Dental

Life & AD&D

Disability insurance

Hospital indemnity

Identity theft protection

Referral bonus

Contract mobility

Company events

Branded apparel

Job summary

Wyetech, based in Laurel, MD, seeks a Senior Cybersecurity AI Developer to join our defense-focused team. You’ll build AI-enabled tools that accelerate defensive operations and support rapid prototypes for government customers.

Work with mission operators to translate real-world challenges into scalable software, applying LLMs and corporate AI resources to boost data analytics, incident response, and threat emulation. US citizenship and required security clearance.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship with TS/SCI clearance or equivalent
• Relevant experience in software development lifecycle (requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment)
• Strong Python development skills
• Leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop AI-enabled software to enhance defensive cyber operations
• Collaborate with mission operators to translate workflows into technical solutions
• Integrate AI capabilities and LLMs to accelerate development and data analytics
• Support vulnerability analysis, incident response, and threat emulation workflows

Skills

Python

Cybersecurity

Software development

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School diploma

Tools

Splunk

Kubernetes

Apache Airflow

Rancher

Job description

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.

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.

Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph).

Capabilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• TS/SCI with agency appropriate poly
• 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.

Required Technical Skills

• 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.

Desired Technical Skills

• 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.

The Benefits Package

• Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.

Additional benefits include:

• Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.

Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:

• A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision and Dental
• Life and AD&D Benefits
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances
• Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services

Company Environment & Perks

• Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000
• Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts
• Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS
• Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
• Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.

$86.20 - $136.27 an hour

Pay Range: $86.20 - $136.27per hour*

Hourly pay rates listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications, and geographic location. *Hourly pay rates reflect the pre-benefit gross wage amounts.

Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Affirmative Action Statement:

Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Accommodations:

Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood. at 844-WYETECH x727 or [e-mail]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.