Information System Security Officer, ISSO
CACI International Inc
Cloud
AI Security Researcher
Leidos
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $148,850 - $269,075 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
Tech Stack
Cyber SecurityNumpyPythonPyTorchScikit-LearnTensorflow
About the role
- Architect, prototype, and deploy mission-aligned agentic AI frameworks and LLM powered tools for cyber defense, autonomous cyber operations decision-making, and secure AI/agentic AI operations
- Design, prototype, and transition AI- and LLM- powered systems that compress cyber operator decision cycles, secure critical infrastructure, secure AI and Agentic AI systems, and deliver resiliency from the enterprise to the tactical edge
- Deliver working solutions across the TRL spectrum through rapid iteration from concept to prototype to enable smooth transition to enterprise and mission environments
- Advance secure AI practices through applying Secure-By-Design, Zero Trust, and red teaming approaches to ensure safety, trust, and resiliency in AI deployments
- Publish and scale innovation through developing internal playbooks, training, and enterprise-wide capabilities
- Collaborate with a team of researchers within Leidos across a range of technology areas and identify synergies with other R&D efforts
- Resolve highly complex problems by researching and integrating best practices and leading technologies
- Assist and lead in the design, implementation, and evaluation of AI/ML models for various applications
- Enhance and maintain analysis tools, including automation of current processes using AI/ML algorithms
- Work with cross-functional teams to identify relevant data sources, perform exploratory data analysis (EDA), evaluate data viability, and prepare datasets for AI/ML systems
Requirements
- Master's degree and 15+ years of prior relevant technical experience in software engineering, engineering, data science, cybersecurity or cyber operations, or related field
- Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements
- Basic understanding of secure architectures including Zero Trust (NIST 800-207, DoD ZT RA)
- Familiarity with Secure-by-Design patterns (CISA) and resilient systems design (NIST 800-160 v2r1)
- Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
- Hands on experience building AI/ML systems, especially leveraging LLMs, multi-agent frameworks, or autonomous decision systems
- Familiarity with LLM orchestration and agent frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, Haystack)
- Hands-on Software Development Skills (Python-Preferred)
- Understanding of machine learning algorithms, tools and platforms (NumPy, SciPy, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Pytorch, or similar)
- Experience working independently and in a team in an innovative and fast-paced environment while delivering to deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills, both verbal and written
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
AI frameworksLLM powered toolscyber defenseAI/ML modelsmachine learning algorithmssoftware development (Python)data analysisautomationsecure architecturesresilient systems design
Soft skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsproblem-solvingteam collaborationinnovationtime managementleadershipadaptabilitycritical thinkingresearch skills
Certifications
Master's degreesecret security clearance
