Data Scientist, Senior (TS/SCI w/ Poly)

Parsons; Maryland; On-site; USD 125,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Paid holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an accomplished Developer to design, implement, and maintain enterprise AI infrastructure across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) for critical US government projects. You will lead CI/CD, containerization, and lifecycle management, working with AI/ML teams to optimize deployment and resource use.

The role requires active TS/SCI w/polygraph clearance, extensive DevOps experience, and strong expertise in containers and IaC tools, with exposure to Terraform/Ansible and cloud

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/polygraph clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 10 years of experience; Master's with 8 years; 4 additional years may substitute for degree.
• Proficiency in DevOps principles and practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in containerization.
• Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible).
• Familiarity with AWS/Azure for infrastructure deployment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust infrastructure for enterprise AI applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
• Develop and optimize engineering workflows to support AI model development, deployment, and maintenance.
• Architect and manage CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and delivery of AI models and apps.
• Implement and manage containerization using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Ensure efficient AI model lifecycle management: versioning, monitoring, scaling.

Skills

TS/SCI w/polygraph

DevOps principles

Containerization

Education

Bachelor's degree + experience

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK stack

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Developer to join our team! In this role you will get to make an impact on the future success of the U.S. Cyber Command.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Design, implement, and maintain robust infrastructure for enterprise AI applications in cloud environments (AWS, Microsoft Azure)
• Develop and optimize engineering workflows and processes to support AI model development, deployment, and maintenance
• Architect and manage CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and continuous delivery of AI models and applications
• Implement and manage containerization solutions using technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Ensure efficient AI model lifecycle management, including versioning, monitoring, and scaling
• Collaborate with AI/ML engineers and data scientists to streamline deployment processes and optimize resource utilization
• Oversee system performance, security, and scalability of AI infrastructure
• Continuously research and implement new DevOps tools and practices to enhance efficiency

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active TS/SCI w/polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field with 10 years of experience; Master's degree in a relevant technical field with 8 years of experience; 4 additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree
• Proficiency in DevOps principles and practices
• Demonstrated expertise in containerization

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable engineering solutions
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
• Understanding of machine learning concepts and their implications for infrastructure
• Continuous learning mindset to stay abreast of cutting-edge DevOps and AI advancements
• Extensive experience with AI model lifecycle management and maintenance
• Proven experience in architecting and managing CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure) for infrastructure deployment and management
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.