CAP AI SE4 with Security Clearance

DCCA; Maryland; On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

DCCA is a veteran-owned IT firm providing innovative solutions to government agencies and commercial clients since 1982. The Cloud Architect / AI/ML Systems Engineer position in Maryland requires an active TS/SCI with Poly and offers a salary range of 170,000 to 210,000 USD per year, plus comprehensive benefits.

You will analyze requirements, lead design, and develop architecture/docs, collaborating with government and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable AWS/SageMaker solutions.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Poly required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Several years of systems engineering experience.
• PhD in Engineering preferred (optional)

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications.
• Lead design and development activities and provide technical leadership.
• Develop system architecture documentation and integration/test plans.
• Coordinate with Government overseers and stakeholders on architecture decisions.

Skills

Cloud architecture

AWS

AI/ML design

ML pipeline

DevOps/MLOps

SageMaker

System security

Data engineering

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SageMaker

Job description

DCCA is a veteran-owned IT business specializing in providing innovative solutions to a variety of government agencies and commercial enterprises since 1982. DCCA is proud to offer career growth opportunities and a competitive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website at: www.dcca.com CAP AI SE4 Candidate must have an active TS/SCI w/Poly For over 40 years, DCCA has provided a broad range of IT services to government agencies and commercial enterprises, helping them to feel confident in their IT infrastructure. With DCCA, these organizations can be confident in the flexibility and skill of their IT partners, allowing them to upgrade their technology quickly and efficiently. Better yet, thanks to DCCA's successful track record, clients can rest assured knowing DCCA can tackle any problem with ease, allowing them to focus on the work that matters. Internally, DCCA prides itself on a culture built on integrity and inclusivity, allowing its employees to build lasting skills and relationships. As a veteran owned business, DCCA knows the importance of recruiting employees with a wide range of backgrounds, allowing for every problem to be approached by a diverse array of perspectives. Join us and be part of a team that has a people first mentality and a dedication to excellence. DCCA is the prime contractor for this Government program that delivers important technical solutions and products using emerging technologies for processing significantly large amounts of data. Program technical areas include commercial cloud technologies, high performance computing, and enterprise architecture. The program is tactically important to the National Security of the United States and the work on these missions are frequently recognized for their results. Our teams are always looking for the best talent who want to contribute to support our customer's unique and mission-critical work. This is a growing, high-profile program. TS/SCI with poly required.

Position Requirements:

A High School Diploma or GED plus twelve (14) years of general system engineering experience. OR A Bachelor's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus seven (10) years of systems engineering experience. OR A Master's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus five (8) years of systems engineering experience. OR A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus three (8) years of systems engineering experience.

Position Details:

Analyzes user's requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications. Analyzes system requirements and leads design and development activities. Guides users in formulating requirements, advises alternative approaches, and conducts feasibility studies. Provides technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology. Incorporates new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations. Develops technical documentation. Develops system Architecture and system design documentation. Guides system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans. Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. Ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility. Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.

Position Details:

• Cloud Architecture/ Cloud Engineer/ Platform Engineering (especially in AWS) * AI/ML system design and implementation
• High-level understanding of the AI lifecycle (development, training, inference, monitoring)
• Experience with ML pipeline development, model deployment, and DevOps/MLOps
• Experience with Amazon SageMaker is a plus
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a variety of stakeholder groups, ability to proactively engage with these groups to understand requirements and inform system architecture decisions
• System security and networking (particularly the implementation of system security on classified systems)
• Data engineering and data lifecycle management The proposed salary range for this position in Maryland is 170,000 to 210,000. Final salary will be determined based on various factors. Our comprehensive benefit offerings include healthcare, retirement plan, paid disability and life insurance programs, employee assistance program, paid and unpaid leave programs, education assistance, and wellness initiatives. At DCCA, we believe the key to providing our clients with unrivaled services starts with retaining top talent, something we're able to do through our consistent commitment to building culture and comprehensive benefits. Competitive Compensation: While salary at DCCA is determined by various factors, we are committed to making sure our salaries reflect the skill and expertise of our employees. In addition, each year we perform an annual salary review ensuring pay is equitable across both the company and industry at large. Growth Opportunities: DCCA makes it a priority to help you grow and support your career advancement. From upskilling programs to recertification support, to professional development opportunities, we're here to help you grow your career and create lasting relationships. Emphasis on Inclusivity: DCCA's culture emphasizes respect, equity, and opportunity and is supported by an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection. Empowering Health: DCCA's benefits which encompass healthcare, paid time off, and flexible 401(k) options encourage you to live a healthy and fulfilling life, both in and outside of work. Learn more about our total benefits package on our Benefits page . Mission Focused Work: From the defense industry to health IT management, DCCA allows you to work on innovative projects whose outcomes improve people's lives and solve today's IT problems.
• Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets 7-JY