AI/ML Engineer & MLOps Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton; Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (NC); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life programs

Dependent care

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an AI/ML Engineer to unlock insights from data and deploy scalable ML systems in secure enterprise environments. You will design, build, and operationalize AI/ML solutions, collaborating with clients and stakeholders to inform technical strategy and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will deploy production-grade APIs, manage data orchestration with Docker/Kubernetes and Airflow/NiFi, and contribute to the client’s mission-ready tech stack with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Experience leading deployment of scalable AI microservices and production-grade APIs via containers.
• Experience with data orchestration and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes, NiFi, Airflow) for ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Experience in cross-functional teams to achieve ATO accreditation for production releases.
• Knowledge of MLOps best practices, including model monitoring and automated retraining in regulated cloud environments.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, Bash/Shell, SQL, YAML, or JavaScript/TypeScript for full-stack development.
• Ability to communicate complex tech concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to create architecture and data flow diagrams to support collaboration.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 controls.
• Active Secret clearance and Bachelor’s degree required.

Responsibilities

• Architect data-driven solutions to improve operational readiness and decision making.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to guide technical strategy and implementation.
• Develop and deploy scalable ML workflows and APIs in production environments.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional efforts ensuring security and compliance.

Skills

AI microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

ETL/ELT pipelines

MLOps best practices

Python/Java/Shell/SQL

Communication

Architecture diagrams

NIST SP 800-53

Secret clearance

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

NiFi

Airflow

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an AI/ML Engineer to unlock insights from data and deploy scalable ML systems in secure enterprise environments. You will design, build, and operationalize AI/ML solutions, collaborating with clients and stakeholders to inform technical strategy and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will deploy production-grade APIs, manage data orchestration with Docker/Kubernetes and Airflow/NiFi, and contribute to the client’s mission-ready tech stack with a strong emphasis on