AI Software Engineer - SME

• →Architect and lead the end-to-end technical execution of enterprise-scale AI software systems.
• →Serve as the principal technical authority on novel AI frameworks, LLMs, and high-assurance ML capabilities.
• →Define enterprise security standards and mandate security scanning tool integrations across complex systems.
• →Set the strategic vision for multi-cloud, hybrid, and air-gapped infrastructure design.
• →Interface directly with executive and agency leadership to align software engineering roadmaps with high-priority mission objectives.

• Clearance: Must be a US Citizen holding an active TS/SCI security clearance with an active Full-Scope Polygraph.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience: 15+ years of software engineering experience.

• Advanced Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Kubernetes Certified Administrator (CKA), or specialized AI/ML certifications.
• Deep understanding of high-assurance software engineering, zero-trust architecture, and classified deployment constraints.

US Citizenship with an active TS/SCI security clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph

• AI Frameworks: Enterprise AI ecosystem architecture, framework governance, and strategic platform selection.
• AI Models: Architecting novel model architectures, fine-tuning strategies, and deployment of LLMs in air-gapped environments.
• Machine Learning: Enterprise MLOps architecture, governance, lifecycle management, and scalable ML operations.
• Programming & Scripting: Polyglot mastery across high-performance languages (Python, C++, Go) and system optimization.
• Containerization: Enterprise multi-cluster architecture, zero-trust container security, and orchestration strategy.
• Agile Frameworks: Strategic Agile leadership, enterprise scaling frameworks, and organizational Agile transformation.
• Multi-Cloud Architecture: Hybrid, multi-cloud, and secure air-gapped enterprise cloud architecture design.
• Security Scanning Tooling: Enterprise DevSecOps security posture, compliance authority, and vulnerability remediation leadership.

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We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 independent contractors for this role.