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IntelliGenesis

Senior AI Engineer

reston, VA

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Job Description:

IntelliGenesisis seeking a Senior AI Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of production-grade AI systems supporting mission-critical intelligenceoperations. This role focuses on transitioning AI/ML capabilities from concept to operational environments, including classified and resource-constrained settings.

A day inthe lifeincludes architecting scalable AI pipelines, deploying models to edge and cloud environments, integrating AI into cybersecurity workflows, and mentoring junior engineers. You will work closely with cyber operators, software engineers, and infrastructure teams to deliver impactful, real-world AI capabilities—not just research prototypes.

The team dynamic is highly collaborative and mission-driven, consisting of AI engineers,cyber SMEs, and platform engineers working in agile sprints. This role serves as a technical leader and mentor, guiding best practices inMLOps,DevSecOps, and secure AI deployment.

Lead end-to-end AI system design, development, and deployment

Architect and implement scalableMLOpspipelines for training, validation, and deployment

Deploy AI/ML models to cloud, on-prem, and edge environments

Integrate AI capabilities into cybersecurity tools and operational workflows

Ensure system security, including adversarial robustness and secure model deployment

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (cyber, infrastructure, software engineering)

Mentor mid-level engineers and provide technical oversight

Rapidly prototype AI solutions and transition them into production systems

Ensure compliance with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements

Required Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Active TS/SCI Clearance and Polygraphrequired

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

Expertisein Python and at least oneadditionallanguage (e.g., C++, Go)

Experience with MLOpstools (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker,MLflow, Kubeflow, VMWare, Tanzu)

Experience with cloud and hybrid infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or DoD cloud environments)

Knowledge ofDevSecOpsand 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)

Compensation Range:

$215,000 - $245,000

Compensation ranges encompass a total compensation package and are a general guideline only and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, candidate’s scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and alignment with local market data.

Our compensation includes other indirect financial components designed to support employees’ total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These monetary benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, disability, paid time off, maternity/paternity leave, 401(k) company match, training/education reimbursements and other work/life programs.

IntelliGenesis is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and as such, does not tolerate discrimination, retaliation, or harassment of its employees or applicants based upon race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic under local, state, or federal law in any employment practice. Such employment practices include, but are not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment, or recruitment advertising, selection, disciplinary action layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation and selection of training.

IntelliGenesis is committed to the fair and equal employment of individuals with disabilities. It is the Company’s policy to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the organization. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as amended, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities, when such accommodations are necessary, to enable them to perform the essential functions of their jobs or to enjoy the equal benefits and privileges of employment. This policy applies to all applicants for employment and all employees.

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reston, VA, 22090, US

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