Lead AI Engineer - Cybersecurity

Lead AI Engineer – Cybersecurity

Active TS/SCI Clearance Required (Poly preferred)

Fort Meade, MD – Hybrid (2-3 days/week onsite)

$200,000 – $225,000 Base + Bonus

THE COMPANY

Harnham is partnering with a well-known government contractor which supports U.S. national security and public-interest missions across cybersecurity, AI, and defense.

This role sits within the Trustworthy & Secure AI department, a specialized group focused on advancing adversarial AI, AI assurance, and secure deployment of AI technologies in high-stakes environments. The team works directly with the U.S. government and intelligence agencies, driving innovation in AI-enabled cyber defense and mission-critical systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct adversarial AI research, including threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, and re...