AI Platform Engineer with Security Clearance

RSC2, Inc.; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 91,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier benefits package including医疗/

Medical, dental, vision, PTO, employer

Employer matching retirement plan

Job summary

RSC2, Inc. in Hanover, MD is seeking an AI Platform Engineer to support AI platform architecture, integration, and sustainment for government leadership and technical teams.

You will advise on AI/ML environments across cloud, hybrid, and enterprise deployments, coordinating with program managers, engineers, cybersecurity teams, and external partners. The role emphasizes cloud-based platform decisions, model hosting, data pipelines, and secure access patterns, with a strong focus on mission

Qualifications

• Active TS SCI w/Polygraph security clearance.
• 12+ years with Bachelors, 10 years with Masters in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• Experience supporting AI/ML, data, cloud, or platform engineering efforts in government, defense, or enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated familiarity with Microsoft and/or AWS platform ecosystems.
• Working knowledge of cloud architecture, containers, APIs, data services, identity/access management, and secure system integration.
• Ability to understand how AI applications depend on underlying platform components such as model hosting, pipelines, storage, orchestration, and monitoring.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Naturally curious and energized by learning new technologies.
• Builds, tests, and explores tools independently.
• Passionate about AI and platform modernization.

Responsibilities

• Provide SETA support to government leadership and technical teams on AI platform architecture, integration, and sustainment.
• Advise on the design and evaluation of AI/ML platform environments across cloud, hybrid, and enterprise deployments.
• Coordinate with program managers, engineers, mission stakeholders, cybersecurity teams, and external partners to align platform efforts with mission outcomes.
• Identify integration risks, technical gaps, and dependencies, and recommend practical mitigation strategies.
• Assist with transition planning from prototype or pilot efforts into sustainable operational capability.
• Educate stakeholders on AI platform concepts, emerging patterns, and implementation best practices in government environments.

Skills

TS/SCI w Poly

GOV/DEFENSE experience

Cloud platforms (Azure? AWS)

Cloud architecture

Containers

APIs

IAM/Security

Communication

Learning new tech

Independent tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IS

Master's degree in CS/Engineering/IS

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

MLOps

DevSecOps

Infrastructure as Code

Platform observability tools

Job description

Founded in 2009, RSC2, Inc. is a Small Business Administration (SBA) Certified HUBZone Professional Services company headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. RSC2 provides breakthrough expertise, support services, and technologies to make operations, programs and systems of record perform better. Our professional staff is trained to provide world-class services to all types of customers. We uphold the integrity and quality of our work so you can expect only the best from us. RSC2 is seeking an amazingly talented AI Platform Engineer to join our team in Hanover, MD!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide SETA support to government leadership and technical teams on AI platform architecture, integration, and sustainment.
• Advise on the design and evaluation of AI/ML platform environments across cloud, hybrid, and enterprise deployments.
• Support platform decisions involving Azure, AWS, Microsoft enterprise services, containerized environments, data pipelines, model hosting, and secure access patterns.
• Assess platform readiness for AI workloads, including compute, storage, networking, identity, security, observability, and scalability considerations.
• Help evaluate vendor offerings, reference architectures, technical tradeoffs, and implementation approaches.
• Support the development of technical documentation, architecture artifacts, white papers, decision briefings, and executive summaries.
• Coordinate with program managers, engineers, mission stakeholders, cybersecurity teams, and external partners to keep platform efforts aligned with mission outcomes.
• Identify integration risks, technical gaps, and dependencies, and recommend practical mitigation strategies.
• Assist with transition planning from prototype or pilot efforts into sustainable operational capability.
• Educate stakeholders on AI platform concepts, emerging patterns, and implementation best practices in government environments.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active TS SCI w/Polygraph security clearance
• Min 12 years with Bachelors, 10 years with Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• Experience supporting AI/ML, data, cloud, or platform engineering efforts in government, defense, or enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated familiarity with Microsoft and/or AWS platform ecosystems.
• Working knowledge of cloud architecture, containers, APIs, data services, identity/access management, and secure system integration.
• Ability to understand how AI applications depend on underlying platform components such as model hosting, pipelines, storage, orchestration, and monitoring.
• Ability to understand how AI applications depend on underlying platform components such as model hosting, pipelines, storage, orchestration, and monitoring.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Naturally curious and energized by learning new technologies.
• Builds, tests, and explores tools independently.
• Passionate about AI and platform modernization.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and helping teams find a path forward.
• Able to translate complex technical issues into actionable guidance for mixed technical and non-technical audiences.
• Mission-oriented, collaborative, and proactive.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience with Azure AI services, AWS AI/ML services, Kubernetes, Docker, MLOps, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, or platform observability tools.
• Familiarity with secure government cloud environments and cross-domain or restricted operational architectures.
• Understanding of AI governance, responsible AI, model lifecycle support, and platform security considerations.
• Experience supporting DoD, IC, or cyber mission organizations.
• Relevant certifications in cloud, systems engineering, cybersecurity, or platform operations.

Work Location

Hanover, MD

Employment Type

Full-time

Salary-Exempt

Salary-Exempt

Benefits Package

We offer a top tier benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, employer matching retirement plan, and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us at .

Compensation

The projected compensation range for this position is $90,538-$211,187 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical total compensation range for this position.