Senior AI Systems Architect for Classified Govt AI & MLOps

Archer; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, collaborating with MANTECH, seeks an AI Systems Architect / Senior AI Developer to bridge high-level system architecture with hands-on software development for secure, air-gapped environments in Chantilly, VA.

The role focuses on end-to-end AI/ML pipelines, LLMs, CV/NLP, and scalable microservices. You will mentor engineers and collaborate with government stakeholders to deliver trusted AI solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or related field; 6 additional years may substitute for degree.
• 5+ years of progressive software engineering experience, with 2+ years building AI/ML applications in production.
• Proficiency in Python and AI/ML toolkits such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, HuggingFace transformers, Scikit-Learn, or OpenCV.
• Experience implementing GenAI solutions, prompt engineering, LoRA/QLoRA, or RAG pipelines.
• Experience deploying models using Docker, Kubernetes, MLOps frameworks, or vector databases.
• Knowledge of RMF standards and ICD 503 guidelines in air-gapped environments.
• Active Security+ CE or higher certification (or ability to obtain within 60 days).

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end AI/ML pipelines, MLOps, and data integration for high-security environments.
• Design modular software architectures for LLMs, CV, NLP, and predictive analytics.
• Build scalable REST APIs, microservices, and ETL pipelines for real-time and batch inferencing.
• Implement RAG architectures, vector DBs, and agentic workflows for unstructured data.
• Establish secure CI/CD pipelines and automated testing for model validation and deployment in isolated environments.
• Serve as Technical SME on AI/ML capabilities for government stakeholders.
• Mentor mid-level developers and data scientists in secure software design and scalable pipelines.

Skills

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Transformers

Docker

Kubernetes

MLOps

Vector DB

RMF/ICD503

Security+

GenAI

Prompt engineering

Education

Bachelors in CS/CE/SE

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

MLOps frameworks

Vector databases

Job description

Archer, collaborating with MANTECH, seeks an AI Systems Architect / Senior AI Developer to bridge high-level system architecture with hands-on software development for secure, air-gapped environments in Chantilly, VA.

The role focuses on end-to-end AI/ML pipelines, LLMs, CV/NLP, and scalable microservices. You will mentor engineers and collaborate with government stakeholders to deliver trusted AI solutions.