​​Senior AI Security Researcher​

Leidos

Remote Actively hiring
Huntsville, AL Posted 10 days ago $87,100–$157,450 / year
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TL;DR

The Senior AI Security Researcher role at Leidos Cyber Accelerator involves designing and developing systems that secure AI and agentic AI workflows, focusing on mission-aligned engineering for critical software infrastructure. This position requires working closely with a diverse team of engineers and scientists to create frameworks and tools using large language models (LLMs) for secure AI operations. Key responsibilities include delivering solutions across the technology readiness level spectrum, applying secure-by-design practices, and contributing to internal training materials. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in building AI/ML systems, familiarity with LLM orchestration frameworks like LangChain, and expertise in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and related tools. They must also understand Zero Trust architectures and have a passion for innovation in cybersecurity.

Skills

Python LLMs LangChain LlamaIndex SecDevOps Zero Trust Numpy SciPy scikit-learn TensorFlow PyTorch OpenAI Anthropic Google CI/CD Resilient Systems Design Federated Learning Edge AI Adversarial Machine Learning Reinforcement Learning Multi-Agent Systems Hugging Face

What you'll do

  • Design and develop mission-aligned agentic AI frameworks for secure operations.
  • Deliver working solutions across the TRL spectrum from concept to prototype.
  • Apply secure-by-design practices including Zero Trust in AI deployments.
  • Contribute to internal playbooks, training materials, and capability development.
  • Develop AI/ML models and enhance analysis tools using automation.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree and 4-8 years of relevant technical experience in cybersecurity or related field.
  • Hands-on experience building AI/ML systems, including LLMs and multi-agent frameworks.
  • Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture (NIST 800-207) and secure-by-design patterns (CISA).
  • Proficient in Python and machine learning tools like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn.
  • Must be a US Citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a Secret security clearance.
  • Experience working independently and collaboratively in an innovative environment with strict deadlines.

Employer

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

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