ARSIEM Corporation

408 - Senior Cybersecurity AI Developer

ARSIEM Corporation · Laurel, MD
Laurel, MD $191K–$214K Posted 2026-08-28
Salary
$191K–$214K
Type
Full-time
Experience
12+ yr

About ARSIEM Corporation

At ARSIEM Corporation we are committed to fostering a proven and trusted partnership with our government clients.  We provide support to multiple agencies across the United States Government.  ARSIEM has an experienced workforce of qualified professionals committed to providing the best possible support.

As demand increases, ARSIEM continues to provide reliable and cutting-edge technical solutions at the best value to our clients.  That means a career packed with opportunities to grow and the ability to have an impact on every client you work with.

ARSIEM is looking for a motivated Senior AI Engineer with a proven track record in software engineering and deep understanding of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) techniques to support the exciting new AI and Emerging Technologies (AI&ET) mission. The engineer will work closely with mission stakeholders to capture requirements, aid in structured planning, and improve the certification process by introducing AI/ML tooling. Additionally, the engineer will use AI/ML to develop tools and techniques to include fine tuning Large Language Models (LLM) that assist in enhanced vulnerability identification and mitigation capabilities. This position will support one of our government clients in Linthicum, MD.

Clearance Requirement: This position requires an active TS/SCI with a polygraph. You must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.

Candidate Referral: Do you know someone who would be GREAT at this role? If you do, ARSIEM has a way for you to earn a bonus through our referral program for persons presenting NEW (not in our resume database) candidates who are successfully placed on one of our projects. The bonus for this position is $10,000, and the referrer is eligible to receive the sum for any applicant we can place within 12 months of referral. The bonus is paid after the referred employee reaches six months of employment.

ARSIEM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 ARSIEM pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other laws.

Benefits:
For an overview of our benefits, please visit our benefits tab.
https://www.arsiem.com/careers/

Original Posting Date:
2026-08-28

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