AI-Driven Cyber Security Architect & Engineer IV

PlanIT Group; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanIT Group in Reston, VA seeks an expert in data science and AI/ML for fraud detection. This senior contract role requires designing AI-powered solutions, integrating LLMs, computer vision, and analytics, and guiding cross-functional teams in secure environments.

You will manage multiple engagements across BI, operations, cyber, risk, and product development, leveraging Python, SQL, Tableau, and AWS to improve organizational performance.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of relevant experience in data science, AI/ML, and analytics.
• Degree from an accredited university is required.
• Experience delivering AI/ML solutions for fraud detection and secure environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI/ML solution architecture across engagements.
• Direct teams of data scientists, data engineers, and BI specialists.
• Design AI-powered solutions integrating LLMs, CV, and analytics.
• Drive data strategy, governance, and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

AI/ML concepts

Data Science

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Leadership

Python

SQL

Tableau

AWS

Azure Databricks

Data Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Tableau

AWS

Azure Databricks

Python

SQL

R

Job description

Reston, VA Contract On-Site Flexibility/Remote: 100%

No Agencies
No C2C candidates

Required skills:
• Applicant must be an expert with data science and AI/ML concepts used for fraud detection. Demonstrated expertise in AI/ML solution development, data science practice, data strategy and governance, and customer and stakeholder engagement – all developed over many years of client work delivering solutions.
• Ability to design AI-powered solutions, integrating large language models, computer vision, and advanced analytics into secure, high-performing environments
• Ability to direct specialized teams comprising of data scientists, data engineers, and business intelligence specialists driving key AI and advanced technology solutions across secure environments.
• Manages delivery across multiple engagements including business intelligence, technology and tradecraft, financial operations, workforce analytics, cyber, artificial intelligence, risk management, and product development to enhance organizational performance (Python, SQL, Tableau, AWS).
• Advanced skills applying AI/ML tools to accelerate business activities including but not limited to programming and script development.

Expert level knowledge of:
• AI/ML Solution Architecture
• Data Science and Advanced Analytics
• Technology Strategy and Implementation
• Data Strategy and Governance
• MLOps and Model Lifecycle Management
• Azure Databricks
• Python, SQL, R Development

Experience:
• A minimum of eight (8) years' relevant experience.
• A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required.