AI/ML Engineer – TS/SCI/Poly Required

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

11 paid holidays

100% employer-paid healthcare for you

8% 401(k) employer match

Job summary

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc. seeks a seasoned AI/ML engineer to work with mission users, capturing workflows and translating them into AI-enabled capabilities for classified environments.

You will design LLM-powered workflows, agent-based automation, and ensure integration with existing systems while meeting security and governance requirements, in Maryland on-site with no telework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 14 years of overall experience with 3+ years in AI/ML engineering, data science, or software engineering in cyber/intelligence environments.
• Experience translating user workflows into structured process maps, automation requirements, or executable logic.
• Experience designing or implementing LLM-based or agentic workflows, including multi-step reasoning, tool integrations, and orchestration.
• Experience integrating AI systems with APIs, enterprise data stores, or mission platforms; programming in Python.

Responsibilities

• Capture workflows from mission users and translate them into operational requirements and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Design and implement LLM-powered workflows, agent-based automation, or hybrid approaches as needed.
• Streamline analytical tasks, improve data accessibility, and support rapid decision-making in high-tempo environments.
• Collaborate with operators, analysts, developers, and mission leadership to ensure secure, reliable production integration.

Skills

Workflow capture

LLM workflows

Automation design

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (AI/ML, Cyber, or Engineering)

Tools

LangChain

LangGraph

PydanticAI

CrewAI

PyTorch

TensorFlow

vLLM

llama.cpp

Job description

• Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED** Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.
  
  

• Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED** Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.
  
  

Telework: None

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 14 years of experience with 3+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, data science, or software engineering within cyber, intelligence, or national security environments
  
  

Job Description

• Work directly with mission users to capture these workflows, document operational decision points, and translate them into effective AI enabled capabilities.
• Design and implement solutions that may include LLM powered workflows, agent-based automation, or hybrid approaches depending on mission needs.
• Streamline analytical tasks, improve data accessibility, and support rapid, informed decision making in high tempo environments.
• Collaborate with operators, analysts, developers, and mission leadership to ensure solutions integrate cleanly with existing systems, perform reliably in production, and adhere to the security and governance expectations of classified environments.
  
  

Required Experience

• Experience capturing user workflows and translating them into structured process maps, automation requirements, or executable logic
• Experience designing or implementing LLM based or agentic workflows, including multi step reasoning, tool integrations, and orchestration
• Experience integrating AI systems with APIs, enterprise data stores, or mission platforms
• Experience with programming languages such as Python
  
  

Desired Experience

• Experience engineering AI capabilities in on premise or multi classification environments
• Experience with AWS or Azure, including work in restricted or classified environments
• Experience with AI/LLM development framework such as LangChain, LangGraph, PydanticAI, or CrewAI
• Experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, vLLM, or llama.cpp
• Experience with cyber or intelligence workflows, operational data types, or mission oriented analytical processes
• Master's degree in AI, ML, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or Engineering
  
  

Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents – available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match – immediate vesting.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a full time position