812105 Cloud Engineer $215,000.00

B4Corp; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Seven weeks PTO per year

Flexible work schedule with comp time

Employee referral bonus

Full Vanguard 401k with employer match

Job summary

B4Corp is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect in Chantilly, VA, to lead AI-driven modernization of collection processes. The role demands TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph, training AI models, and delivering AI-based systems integrated into secure IT environments.

Responsibilities include productization of AI capabilities, model training, ETL/dataflow integration, and collaboration with customer teams to meet mission objectives. Competitive compensation reflects top-tier defense industry roles.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and automate customer workflows with AI solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of data structures, data modeling and software architecture.
• Experience with ML tools such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.
• Strong math, statistics and algorithms background.
• Experience with AI/ML programming languages (Python, Java, C++, Conda) and integrating pre-trained models into dataflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI-based systems for collection mechanisms and productization of AI-enabled software.
• Train machine learning models and support model deployment, monitoring and updates.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across teams to align AI solutions with business objectives.

Skills

Understanding AI workflows

AI/ML problem solving

Collaboration with stakeholders

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Conda

Python

Java

C++

Job description

Labor Category: Cloud Engineer

Position Title: Cloud Solutions Architect

Position Level: Level 1 - Subject Matter Expert

Salary: Up to $215,000.00 per year

Core Hours: 9am to 4pm

Location: Chantilly VA

Description

Position Requires a Top Secret (TS/SCI) Clearance with a Polygraph.

The Customer required candidate support to help transition the office to new Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to modernize current collection processes. The resources will train machine learning models and provide support for the productization and development of AI-based systems for use as part of the Customer's collection mechanisms. The Candidate Team shall train machine learning models in a variety of ways, to meet a variety of functions, including but not limited to: Synthesis of code to be used for automated webscrapes; Automation of other functions related to webscrapes, including detection and "self-healing" of scrapes; Automated visual detection of object types (like types of vehicles, license plates, etc) within video data; Automated review and analysis of terms of service of companies; Automating open source collection of data that could be used to train Customer-owned AI/ML systems and models. The Candidate Team shall provide Model training based on training data that may need to be acquired from other components. The Candidate Team shall create complete AI-based systems, which may include multiple inputs, models, human-review processes and outputs ETL processes and databases. The Candidate Team shall provide Productization and development of AI-bases systems for use as part of collection mechanisms. The Candidate Team shall provide support to operational elements that are using these systems including breakfix work and software updates. The Candidate Team shall research AL/ML technologies in open source to ensure that applicable cutting edge technologies and capabilities are being brought to bear on Customer efforts. The Candidate Team shall support the efforts to collaborate with other elements across the Customer and community that are engaged in AI efforts. The Candidate Team shall Frame and scale data problems to effectively analyze, visualize and find data solutions. The Candidate Team shall develop and support scalable and secure functionality into software applications, focusing on integrating and implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms and logic into the deliverables of an IT project. The Candidate Team shall understand business objectives and develop models that help to achieve them, along with metrics to track progress. The Candidate Team shall derive insights and analytic narratives from data and visualizations for effective storytelling and clear communication in response to specific research questions. The Candidate Team shall analyze technology trends related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), and their strategic implications. The Candidate Team shall perform independent technical research in relevant areas; robotics, autonomy, software, engineering, data analysis. The Candidate Team shall collaborate with customers and stakeholders to understand and assess business requirements and define AI solutions to align with architectural framework and meet business needs. The Candidate Team shall be familiar with disciplines such as Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Predictive modeling, Statistical Analysis and Hypothesis testing. The Candidate Team shall program a system to look for or seek out specific conditions and respond based on those factors.

Mandatory Requirements

• Developmental (0-2 years’ experience)
• Full Performance (3-5 years’ experience)
• Senior (6-10 years’ experience)
• Expert (11-15 years’ experience)
• SME (16+ years’ experience)
• Demonstrated experience with the ability to understand and automate customer workflows and business processes with AI solutions
• Demonstrated experience in data structures, data modeling, and software architecture
• Demonstrated in-depth experience and knowledge of machine learning tools and frameworks such as PyTorch, Tensorflow, etc.
• Demonstrated experience with extensive math and computer science skills, with a deep understanding of probability, statistics, and algorithms
• Demonstrated experience in AI/ML specific programming languages, such as Python, Jav, C++, Conda, etc.
• Demonstrated experience training AI models, as well as in integrating pre-trained models into dataflows and software architectures.

Optional Requirements

• Demonstrated experience implementing secure AI solutions in the Intelligence Community
• Demonstrated experience working with highly sensitive data sets
• Demonstrated experience in leading AI/ML initiatives
• Demonstrated experience and in-depth knowledge of implementing ETL (Enhance/Transform/Load) pipeline
• Demonstrated experience and in-depth knowledge in implementing solutions in Amazon Web Services
• Demonstrated experience with very strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated experience performing in a collaborative team environment.

B4CORP Company Information

B4Corp is a small defense contracting company that focuses on providing an optimum environment for mission-focused, highly skilled consultants to support the United States of America's intelligence community and other defense organizations. B4Corp provides a low overhead, highly efficient, high salary environment that allows employees to excel at meeting the client’s needs. B4Corp is looking for information technology professionals that have a high sense of personal responsibility, self-motivation, and mission drive.

B4Corp's dedication and care for its employees is reflected in our outstanding compensation and benefits package. B4Corp's benefits reflect the company's policy of putting the employees first. B4Corp's maximum flexibility comp / makeup time policy, along with the company's cafeteria-style benefit plan that allows employees to maximize their Benefit Dollars, reflects B4Corp's commitment to its employees.

Compensation

• Outstanding Salaries

Retirement

• Full Vanguard 401k Plan - Featuring a full scope of investment options - 100% employer matched contribution up to 6% of employee’s salary - Ability to max out 401k savings $57k ($63.5k if over 50)
• Employees receive B4Corp phantom stock each year (2-year vesting period)

Insurance

• Medical - United Health Care (UHC) (multiple plan options)
• Dental - United Concordia (UC) Flex Plan
• Vision - Vision Service Plan Insurance Co (VSP) Signature Plans
• Mutual of Omaha short-term disability (60% of salary up to $2,000.00/week)
• Mutual of Omaha long-term disability (60% of salary up to $10,000.00/month)
• Mutual of Omaha life insurance ($200,000.00)

Employee Referral Bonus

• Refer a friend or a coworker and receive $3,000 per year for every year the person works for B4CORP

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Seven weeks of leave per year (including ten federal holidays)
• Flexible work schedule with comp time (with customer approval)

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