Senior Cybersecurity AI Developer

Markon•Annapolis Junction, MD

1d•$85,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Cybersecurity AI Developer will be 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.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
Master's degree +6 years, (OR) Bachelor's degree +8 years, (OR) 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.
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.

Responsibilities

Build and prototype software that directly increases the speed and efficiency of defensive cyber operations.
Work closely with mission operators to observe workflow challenges and design innovative technical solutions.
Leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) and corporate AI resources to optimize development lifecycles and scale data analytics.
Support critical workflows across vulnerability patching, incident response, and threat emulation.