Machine Learning Engineer (TS/SCI Clearance With Full Scope Polygraph Required)

Zohorecruit; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 206,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & Disability

PTO & Holidays

401(k) with Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Laurel, MD seeks a Software Engineer (Level 2/3) to design, prototype, and enhance compliance analytics and data processing systems. You will build ML-powered tools, integrate with enterprise pipelines, and monitor deployed data flows in an R&D setting.

The role requires active TS/SCI with polygraph, a CS degree (or equivalent) and extensive software experience using Python, Java, and Scala on Linux, plus experience with ML, data processing, and development tooling.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with current Polygraph clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field plus at least 14 years of software engineering experience on programs of similar scope and complexity, OR 18 years of relevant software engineering experience without a degree.
• Advanced development experience in Python, Java, and/or Scala on Linux.
• Hands-on experience with Scikit-learn, Random Forest modeling, feature engineering, Jupyter Notebooks, Lucene, JEXL, SQL, JSON, and MapReduce distributed frameworks.
• Proficiency with IDEs (IntelliJ, Eclipse), Git/GitLab/Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence, and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and maintain compliance automation tools and analytics.
• Implement and validate machine learning algorithms within an R&D environment.
• Perform Exploratory Data Analysis and feature engineering on complex datasets.
• Build, deploy, and monitor ML models, data flows, and performance telemetry.
• Integrate distributed MapReduce processing with backend data pipelines.
• Develop full-stack and analytical software using Python, Java, Scala, Lucene, JEXL, SQL, and JSON in Linux.
• Collaborate using Jira, Confluence, Git/GitLab, and Bitbucket, and prepare technical documentation.

Skills

Python

Java

Scala

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Git/GitLab/Bitbucket

IntelliJ

Eclipse

Jupyter Notebooks

Lucene

JEXL

SQL

JSON

MapReduce

Job description

Machine Learning Engineer (TS/SCI Clearance With Full Scope Polygraph Required)

Laurel, United States | Posted on 10/01/2026

Position: Software Engineer – Level 2 / Level 3

Location: Laurel, MD

Employment Type: Full-Time

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Salary Range: $206,000 – $248,000 / year (dependent on experience, education, and skill set)

About the Role

Seeking an experienced Software Engineer (Level 2/3) to develop, prototype, and enhance compliance modernization analytics and business processing systems in Laurel, MD.

In this role, you will design and implement automated compliance tools, integrate machine learning algorithms, and conduct proof-of-concept research within an R&D environment. You will engineer predictive models, develop features, establish operational monitoring for deployed pipelines, and build data-driven tools that integrate with enterprise corporate platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and maintain compliance automation tools and business processing analytics.
• Implement, test, and validate machine learning and AI algorithms (e.g., Random Forest, GMLearn) within an R&D test environment.
• Conduct Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) and execute advanced feature engineering on complex datasets.
• Build, deploy, and monitor machine learning models, data flows, and performance telemetry.
• Integrate distributed MapReduce processing workflows (Ghostmachine) with backend data pipelines.
• Develop full-stack and analytical software using Python, Java, Scala, Lucene, JEXL, SQL, and JSON within a Linux environment.
• Collaborate using Jira, Confluence, Git/GitLab, and Bitbucket, maintaining comprehensive technical documentation and participating in peer reviews.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with a current Polygraph.

Experience & Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited institution plus at least 14 years of software engineering experience on programs of similar scope and complexity, OR

18 years of relevant software engineering experience without a degree (4 additional years substituting for the degree).

Programming & Environment: Advanced development experience using Python, Java, and/or Scala in Linux operating environments.

Machine Learning & Data Processing: Hands‑on experience with Scikit-learn, Random Forest modeling, feature engineering, Jupyter Notebooks, Lucene, JEXL, SQL, JSON, and MapReduce distributed frameworks.

Development Tooling: Proficiency with IDEs (IntelliJ, Eclipse), version control (Git, GitLab, Bitbucket), and collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence).

Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with customer compliance authorities, enterprise corporate systems, and governance standards.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong foundational background in Data Science and applied statistical analysis.
• Experience deploying ML systems and pipelines to Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Hands‑on experience with Apache Spark for distributed data processing.
• Exposure to Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and Agentic AI architectures.

Benefits & Compensation

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees both personally and professionally:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing education and professional development

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.