Data/AI Solution Architect (TS/SCI + Poly)

The DarkStar Group, LLC; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The DarkStar Group, a leading firm in data science and AI, is seeking a Data AI/Solution Architect in Tysons Corner, VA. This role requires designing innovative AI solutions and working alongside a dynamic team on important missions. The successful candidate will have strong Python skills, a solid understanding of system architecture, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the integrity of AI-generated content. Competitive salary and extensive benefits package offered.

Benefits

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums

8% 401(k) contribution

31 days of PTO/holidays to start

Generously-funded HSA

Training budget

$25,000 employee referral bonuses

Business development incentives

Top notch company swag

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with AWS cloud architecture is beneficial.
• Strong Python skills and expertise in GenAI and LLM Models are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect generative AI tools for multiple platforms.
• Develop GenAI agents and ensure traceability of generated information.
• Implement verification processes to prevent AI hallucination.

Skills

Python

System design

Microservice architecture

SQL

GenAI

LLM Model expertise

Data science

AWS cloud architecture

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Java

Job description

Description

The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company is seeking a Data AI/Solution Architect with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Tysons Corner, VA. Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company, our benefits, and our $25,000 referral program.

THE PROJECT

The DarkStar Group's team provides tactical data engineering solutions. We embed skilled Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and ETL Developers directly into intelligence analyst groups to be their go-to data wranglers. We develop new tools, code, and services to execute data engineering activities. Our engineers work to collect, process, and feed analytic tools, turning data into intelligence in response to immediate mission needs, with direct impact on real world situations. You will see your work used here on a daily basis, and you'll have the opportunity to support a variety of Sponsor mission organizations and mission partner organizations.

This is a time of development and growth on the program, with an increasing number of missions being supported. The work is high impact and important, and the customer moves quickly. The environment is fast-paced, flexible, and open to innovation - you'll have more latitude here in choosing how to achieve results than on many other projects. The customer cares more about what you can do as opposed to your years of experience, and work hours are typically quite flexible - roll up your sleeves, get things done, and no one cares much about the specific hours that you work. The work space itself is also quite nice, and there is an excellent cafeteria!

The tech stack on this team is rather huge and includes Python (Pandas, numpy, scipy, scikit-learn, standard libraries, etc.), Python packages that wrap Machine Learning (packages for NLP, Object Detection, etc.), Linux, AWS/C2S, Apache NiFi, Spark, pySpark, Hadoop, Kafka, ElasticSearch, Solr, Kibana, neo4J, MariaDB, Postgres, Docker, Puppet, and many others.

Work on this program takes place in Chantilly, VA, McLean, VA and in various field offices throughout Northern VA (we cannot support remote work) and requires a TS/SCI + Polygraph clearance (acceptable to this customer).

THE ROLE

• As a Data/AI Solution Architect, you will be thrust into the forefront of technological innovation, where your expertise will shape the future of Generative AI (GenAI) tools. Your role demands a mastery in designing, architecting, and prototyping AI solutions that are versatile enough to be deployed across various platforms. Your proficiency in Python will be crucial, and you will also be expected to have a robust understanding of system design and architecture, particularly in crafting microservice architectures. Your ability to navigate and manipulate databases using SQL will be required, as will your proficiency with GenAI and LLM models, which are essential for the data science and engineering aspects of your role.
• In this position, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technical solutions that meet the needs of mission stakeholders. Your responsibility extends to the creation of GenAI agents capable of synthesizing information from diverse inputs and data corpuses. Ensuring traceability of the generated information back to its source will be a critical aspect of your work. Moreover, you will develop searchable source metadata catalogues, enhancing the accessibility and organization of information. A key part of your role will involve implementing verification processes to prevent AI hallucination, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of content produced by AI agents.
• To excel in this role, experience with AWS cloud architecture will be highly beneficial, as many of the systems you'll be prototyping will be cloud-based. While not mandatory, knowledge of Java will serve as a valuable asset in your toolkit. You will be expected to navigate the complexities of AI model implementation in a mission-driven environment and your ability to innovate and prototype AI agents across multiple platforms will be crucial, as will your commitment to maintaining the veracity of the information generated by these systems. Your success in this role will be defined by your technical acumen, your ability to work collaboratively within a team, and your drive to push the boundaries of what is possible with AI technology.

Required Skills

• Design, architect, and prototype generative AI tools deployable on multiple platforms
• Strong python skills
• System design and architecture
• Microservice architecture development
• SQL
• GenAI and LLM Model expertise
• Data science experience
• AWS cloud architecture
• Bonus is Java
• Bachelor's Degree

Desired Skills (Optional)

• Field specific skills or certifications related to AI model development and implementation
• Experience with financial data (institutions, transactions, etc.)
• Experience with agentic AI

Education:

About The DarkStar Group

Our Company

The DarkStar Group is a small business that solves BIG problems. We're one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US, and our engineers and scientists support the most critical national security missions in Virginia, Maryland, and elsewhere. Data Science, Software Engineering, Cloud/AWS Infrastructure, and Cyber/CNO are our core areas of expertise. We offer interesting and important work, job security, some of the best and most flexible benefits you'll find in the IC, and salaries so strong that they'll likely surprise you.

Our Benefits

The DarkStar Group offers exceptional compensation and benefits:

• very strong salaries;
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and all dependents;
• the ability to get increased salary if you don't need medical/dental/vision;
• 100% company-paid disability and life insurance benefits;
• a generously-funded HSA;
• an 8% 401(k) contribution;
• 31 days of PTO/holidays to start (more with tenure);
• the ability to flex time across pay periods without using your PTO;
• a generous training budget;
• $25,000 employee referral bonuses;
• business development / growth incentives; and
• top notch company swag.

** We have a huge growth opportunity, so we are offering up to a $25,000 reward for anyone new you refer whom we hire. **

The DarkStar Group, A GRVTY Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email [e-mail] 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.

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