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Alternate Locations: Work from Home; Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania) Work Arrangement: Remote : Work at home employee residing outside of a commutable distance to an office location. Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity. Requisition #: 76520 The Role at a Glance This role will define, architect, and advance applied AI capabilities that enhance cybersecurity operations across threat detection, investigations, response, and offensive security activities. You will lead the design of production-grade agentic AI solutions, establish standards for reliability and evaluation, and partner with technology and cybersecurity stakeholders to deliver scalable capabilities that improve operational effectiveness. What you'll be doing • Executes the cybersecurity AI strategy by prioritizing and delivering production-grade agentic AI capabilities that advance threat detection, investigations, incident response, and offensive security operations. • Defines the architecture, evolution, and operating model for production agentic AI capabilities used across cybersecurity response, investigations, threat hunting, and offensive operations. • Leads critical AI solution programs that improve cyber operations, reduce investigative friction, and strengthen security response effectiveness across the department. • Designs multi-agent workflows, tool integrations, and human-in-the-loop control points that hold up under repeated, real-world use. • Builds and maintains evaluation harnesses, regression testing, and observability for non-deterministic AI systems so behavior is measurable and auditable. • Analyze how our analysts and operators work today to identify high-value opportunities for AI-driven efficiency, productivity, and posture gains. • Establishes technical standards for agent design, evaluation, observability, regression testing, and reliability of non-deterministic AI systems. • Designs and delivers agents, prompting strategies, skills, and agentic workflows that accelerate investigation, response, threat hunting, and red team operations. • Write production-quality Python and build against modern LLM provider APIs and orchestration frameworks (LangGraph and related). • Influences cross-functional design decisions related to AI orchestration, LLM provider usage, Amazon Bedrock capabilities, and secure solution architecture. • Champion responsible, compliant AI use in partnership with Legal, Compliance, and Risk, consistent with NYDFS, GLBA, and SOX obligations. • Directs/executes approved strategy decisions and contributes to strategy creation. • Provides strategic direction to build and enhance the capability. • Maintains knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends, assesses the impact, and collaborates with senior management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future strategies. • Directs and enhances organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives. • Provides subject matter expertise to team members and applicable internal/external stakeholders on complex assignments/projects. • Identifies and directs strategic process improvements that significantly improve quality across the team, department and/or business unit. • Maintains deep technical knowledge of agentic AI frameworks, LLM orchestration, cybersecurity use cases, and emerging enterprise AI practices. What we’re looking for Must Haves: • 4 Year/Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's) • 2+ years of relevant experience, including demonstrated, hands-on delivery of production AI/agentic systems (not prototypes) using orchestration frameworks such as LangGraph, LangChain, or equivalent. • 10+ Years experience in cybersecurity, solutions architecture, software engineering, security operations, or related technology disciplines that aligns to the responsibilities of this role. Application Deadline Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume. What’s it like to work here? At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future. What’s in it for you: • Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes • Leadership development and virtual training opportunities • PTO/parental leave • Competitive 401K and employee benefits • Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program • Tuition assistance program • Work arrangements that work for you • Effective productivity/technology tools and training The pay range for this position is $192,750 - $308,400 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package. About The Company Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services. With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach. Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice. Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Follow us on Facebook , X , LinkedIn , Instagram , and YouTube . For the latest company news, visit our newsroom . Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities If you are interested in a career at Lincoln, we encourage you to review our current openings and apply on our website. Lincoln values the privacy and security of every applicant and urges all applicants to diligently protect their sensitive personal information from scams targeting job seekers. These scams can take many forms including fake employment applications, bogus interviews and falsified offer letters. Lincoln will not ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or conduct interviews utilizing video chat rooms. We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Lincoln's fraud team at fraudhotline@lfg.com if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious. Additional Information This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial are considered property of Lincoln Financial and are not subject to payment of agency fees. Lincoln Financial ("Lincoln" or "the Company") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. Opportunities throughout Lincoln are available to employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling (866) 922-6543. This Employer Participates in E-Verify. See the E-Verify notices. Este Empleador Participa en E-Verify. Ver el E-Verify avisos.

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Alternate Locations: Work from Home; Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania)
Remote : Work at home employee residing outside of a commutable distance to an office location.
Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.
Requisition #: 76520
The Role at a Glance
What you'll be doing
Executes the cybersecurity AI strategy by prioritizing and delivering production-grade agentic AI capabilities that advance threat detection, investigations, incident response, and offensive security operations.
Defines the architecture, evolution, and operating model for production agentic AI capabilities used across cybersecurity response, investigations, threat hunting, and offensive operations.
Leads critical AI solution programs that improve cyber operations, reduce investigative friction, and strengthen security response effectiveness across the department.
Designs multi-agent workflows, tool integrations, and human-in-the-loop control points that hold up under repeated, real-world use.
Builds and maintains evaluation harnesses, regression testing, and observability for non-deterministic AI systems so behavior is measurable and auditable.
Analyze how our analysts and operators work today to identify high-value opportunities for AI-driven efficiency, productivity, and posture gains.
Establishes technical standards for agent design, evaluation, observability, regression testing, and reliability of non-deterministic AI systems.
Designs and delivers agents, prompting strategies, skills, and agentic workflows that accelerate investigation, response, threat hunting, and red team operations.
Write production-quality Python and build against modern LLM provider APIs and orchestration frameworks (LangGraph and related).
Influences cross-functional design decisions related to AI orchestration, LLM provider usage, Amazon Bedrock capabilities, and secure solution architecture.
Champion responsible, compliant AI use in partnership with Legal, Compliance, and Risk, consistent with NYDFS, GLBA, and SOX obligations.
Directs/executes approved strategy decisions and contributes to strategy creation.
Provides strategic direction to build and enhance the capability.
Maintains knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends, assesses the impact, and collaborates with senior management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future strategies.
Directs and enhances organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives.
Provides subject matter expertise to team members and applicable internal/external stakeholders on complex assignments/projects.
Identifies and directs strategic process improvements that significantly improve quality across the team, department and/or business unit.
Maintains deep technical knowledge of agentic AI frameworks, LLM orchestration, cybersecurity use cases, and emerging enterprise AI practices.

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