AI Platform Engineer with Security Clearance

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Active TS SCI w/Polygraph security clearance
• Min 12 years with Bachelors, 10 years with Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• Experience supporting AI/ML, data, cloud, or platform engineering efforts in government, defense, or enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated familiarity with Microsoft and/or AWS platform ecosystems.
• Working knowledge of cloud architecture, containers, APIs, data services, identity/access management, and secure system integration.
• Ability to understand how AI applications depend on underlying platform components such as model hosting, pipelines, storage, orchestration, and monitoring.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Naturally curious and energized by learning new technologies.
• Builds, tests, and explores tools independently.
• Passionate about AI and platform modernization.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and helping teams find a path forward.
• Able to translate complex technical issues into actionable guidance for mixed technical and non-technical audiences.
• Mission-oriented, collaborative, and proactive.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Experience with Azure AI services, AWS AI/ML services, Kubernetes, Docker, MLOps, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, or platform observability tools.
• Familiarity with secure government cloud environments and cross-domain or restricted operational architectures.
• Understanding of AI governance, responsible AI, model lifecycle support, and platform security considerations.
• Experience supporting DoD, IC, or cyber mission organizations.
• Relevant certifications in cloud, systems engineering, cybersecurity, or platform operations.

Work Location

Hanover, MD

Benefits Package

We offer a top tier benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, employer matching retirement plan, and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Salary Range

The projected compensation range for this position is $90,538-$211,187 (annualized USD).