Cyber Operations AI Lead

About the role

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Parsons is seeking a Cyber Operations AI Lead to identify, develop, and deploy practical artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities that strengthen a large-scale Government cybersecurity program. This role offers the opportunity to lead a focused AI team, work directly with experienced cyber operations professionals, and turn emerging technology into mission-ready solutions. As the AI Lead, you will guide the application of AI and machine learning across cybersecurity operations, including threat detection, anomaly analysis, vulnerability management, knowledge management, records management, automation, and operational decision support. You will work closely with cybersecurity subject matter experts to understand mission needs, evaluate AI use cases, assess data readiness, and deliver secure, measurable, and usable capabilities. You will help shape the program’s AI roadmap while ensuring that models and supporting solutions are developed in accordance with Government-approved data governance, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and DevSecOps requirements. The ideal candidate is both technically capable and mission focused—someone who can translate operational challenges into viable AI solutions and communicate complex technical concepts to technical and nontechnical stakeholders. You’ll be joining