Cyber AI Lead

Job Title: Cyber AI Lead

Location: Ashburn, VA (Hybrid)
Duration: Full-Time

Overview:

We are seeking a Cyber AI Lead to spearhead the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and modernization initiatives across our cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and enterprise IT programs. This role blends hands-on technical leadership with strategic pre-sales and business development support to advance contract delivery, modernize legacy systems, and expand our AI-driven solution portfolio.

The ideal candidate will design and integrate AI-enabled solutions that enhance operational efficiency, security posture, and system interoperability, while actively supporting pre-sales activities including opportunity qualification, solutioning, and RFP/RFI development. This role partners closely with delivery teams and the Business Development organization to support pipeline growth and capture success, making it ideal for a leader passionate about applying AI to real-world, mission-driven challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, integration, and modernization of AI- and automation-driven solutions across cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and enterprise platforms.
• Identify opportunities to modernize legacy systems using AI, ML, and automation to improve scalability, resilience, and performance.
• Design and implement AI-enabled capabilities for predictive analytics, anomaly detection, threat intelligence, and operational automation.
• Support secure deployment, integration, and lifecycle management of AI/ML models in mission-critical environments.
• Build and mature internal AI standards, reusable frameworks, accelerators, and best practices.
• Work closely with architects, engineers, and cybersecurity teams to integrate AI solutions into existing platforms and workflows.
• Ensure AI solutions align with Zero Trust, cloud, DevSecOps, and security compliance requirements.
• Mentor technical teams on AI/ML techniques, MLOps practices, and responsible AI principles.
• Serve as a technical thought leader across AI, automation, and cybersecurity domains.
• Partner with the Business Development and Capture teams to support pipeline development and opportunity qualification.
• Contribute to pre-sales activities including solution architecture, technical strategy, and feasibility assessments.
• Support RFP, RFI, and RFQ responses through technical writing, solution narratives, and AI-focused win themes.
• Develop AI-related whitepapers, concept papers, and customer-facing presentations to support growth initiatives.
• Translate customer requirements and mission needs into differentiated, implementable AI solutions that strengthen competitive positioning.
• Participate in customer discussions, solution briefings, and technical evaluations during capture and proposal phases.