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Principal AI Security Researcher

Job in Coos Bay, Coos County, Oregon, 97458, USA
Listing for: Leidos
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-23
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    AI Engineer, Cybersecurity, Machine Learning/ ML Engineer, Data Scientist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Employer Industry: Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence

Why consider this job opportunity:

  • Salary up to $
  • Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
  • Engage in cutting-edge research and development in AI security
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and experimentation
  • Chance to work on mission-critical projects that have a significant impact on cybersecurity
Responsibilities
  • Architect, prototype, and deploy mission-aligned agentic AI frameworks and LLM-powered tools for secure AI operations
  • Deliver working solutions from concept to prototype, enabling smooth transitions to enterprise environments
  • Advance secure AI practices by applying Secure-By-Design and Zero Trust approaches
  • Collaborate with a team of researchers to identify synergies and enhance internal capabilities
  • Assist in the design, implementation, and evaluation of AI/ML models for various applications
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of relevant technical experience in software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, or related field
  • Hands-on experience building AI/ML systems, particularly with LLMs and multi-agent frameworks
  • Familiarity with capabilities of Frontier AI companies and LLM orchestration frameworks
  • Understanding of secure architectures, including Zero Trust and Secure-by-Design patterns
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D.)
  • Experience with adversarial machine learning, reinforcement learning, or multi-agent systems in cybersecurity operations
  • Knowledge of federated learning or edge AI deployments for cyber-physical systems
  • Experience securing AI systems and understanding of frameworks such as NIST AI RMF
  • Demonstrated ability to rapidly prototype and integrate in a collaborative research environment

#Cybersecurity #Artificial Intelligence #Research Scientist #Career Opportunity #Innovation

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