Senior AI Engineer
$215,000–$245,000 year
On-siteReston, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Architect and deploy production-grade AI systems, leading end-to-end design from concept to operational environments including classified and edge settings. Build scalable MLOps pipelines for training and validation, then integrate AI capabilities into cybersecurity workflows and operational tools. Ensure system security through adversarial robustness and secure deployment while mentoring mid-level engineers and providing technical oversight. Collaborate with cross-functional cyber and infrastructure teams to transition rapid prototypes into secure, compliant production systems adhering to DoD Risk Management Framework requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Active TS/SCI Clearance and Polygraph required
- 8+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, software engineering, or related field
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Strong experience deploying AI/ML models into production environments
- Expertise in Python and at least one additional language (e.g., C++, Go)
- Experience with MLOps tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, MLflow, Kubeflow, VMWare, Tanzu)
- Experience with cloud and hybrid infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or DoD cloud environments)
- Knowledge of DevSecOps and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
- Experience with model serving, monitoring, and lifecycle management
- Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts and secure system design
- Experience working in classified or regulated environments (DoD/IC preferred)
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree
- Experience with adversarial machine learning and AI security
- Background in cyber operations or network traffic analysis
- Experience deploying models in edge or disconnected environments
- Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) and generative AI systems
- Knowledge of secure enclaves and confidential computing
- Prior experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community missions
- Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Security+, CISSP)
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