AI/ML Engineer

Node.Digital; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Node.Digital seeks an AI/ML Engineer to design and implement automation for ML integration initiatives in support of a U.S. Government client in Arlington, VA.

The role focuses on agentic workflow development, automated analysis workflows, and integration automation to scale capabilities across pilots to production environments. Strong Python, AWS, and Databricks experience are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automation engineering, data engineering, or software development.
• Active Top Secret clearance; DHS EOD suitability and TS/SCI preferred.
• Experience with data ingestion pipeline design on AWS.
• Experience with AI/LLM configuration, tuning, and integration.
• Experience with Machine Learning pipelines and data preparation.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated data pipelines for ML integration initiatives.
• Create automation workflows for malware sample collection, detonation, and taxonomy.
• Implement AI/LLM integrations with Databricks and cloud services.
• Implement data integration automation between pilot and production systems.
• Support AMA platform development and enhancement.
• Develop scripts/tools to automate repetitive tasks.
• Create data transformation/normalization automation.

Skills

Python

AWS

ML pipelines

Databricks

APIs

Git

CI/CD

Data manipulation

Data ingestion pipelines

Problem solving

Education

BS in Computer Science, Data Science, or related degree

Tools

Databricks

Airflow

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD tooling

Job description

AI/ML Engineer
Location: Arlington, VA

Must have an active Top Secret Clearance

Node is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services.

Node is seeking a AI/ML Engineer to support this critical customer mission.

The AI/ML Engineer will develop and implement automation solutions to support machine learning technology integration activities, focusing on agentic workflow development, automated analysis workflows, and integration automation. This role addresses manual workflow pain points and enables scaling of technology capabilities through intelligent automation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop automated data pipelines for machine learning technology integration initiatives

• Create automation workflows for malware sample collection, detonation, and taxonomy

• Implement AI/LLM integrations with Databricks and other cloud services

• Implement data integration automation between pilot and production systems

• Support Automated Malware Analysis (AMA) platform development and enhancement

• Develop scripts and tools to automate repetitive technical tasks

• Create data transformation and normalization automation

• Support AI/ML data preparation and feature engineering automation

• Develop monitoring and alerting automation for integrated systems

• Implement API integrations for data sharing and workflow automation

• Document automation solutions and maintain code repositories

• Support scaling automation from pilot to production environments

• Optimize automation performance and efficiency

• Collaborate with analysts to identify automation opportunities

• Ensure automation solutions maintain data quality and integrity

• Support continuous improvement of automated capabilities

Required Skills:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active Secret clearance; TS/SCI preferred
• Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability
• 5+ years of experience in automation engineering, data engineering, or software development
• Experience with data ingestion pipeline design on AWS
• Experience with AI/LLM configuration, tuning, and integration
• Experience with Machine Learning (ML) pipelines
• Strong programming skills in Python, with experience in data manipulation libraries
• Experience Amazon Bedrock (model access, endpoints, API Integration)
• Knowledge of automation frameworks and orchestration tools
• Experience with APIs and integration technologies
• Understanding of database systems and data modeling
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD practices
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to translate business requirements into automated solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent documentation and communication abilities

Desired Skills:

• Experience with malware analysis automation or cybersecurity tools
• Knowledge of AI/ML pipelines and data preparation
• Experience with Databricks and Databricks AI
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools (Airflow, Prefect)
• Background in cybersecurity or threat intelligence automation
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of streaming data platforms (Kafka, Kinesis)
• Familiarity with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop)
• Experience supporting federal cybersecurity programs

Required Education:
BS in Computer Science, Data Science, or related degree, or HS Diploma and 7+ years of directly relevant experience

Desired Certifications:

• DoD 8140 IAT Level III

• CSSLP

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Basic Life

• Health Saving Account

• 401K Matching

• Three weeks of PTO/Sick

• 11 Paid Holidays

• Pre-Approved Online Training