Senior Systems Engineer: AI/ML, Cloud & Security (TS/SCI)

Peraton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a highly skilled professional in McLean, VA to join our data and cloud initiatives. The role emphasizes data modeling, ETL processes, and AWS security to deliver scalable, compliant solutions.

You will translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders, support A&A/ATO compliance, and help shape AI/ML data pipelines while advancing enterprise IT delivery.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.
• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; 10 years with MS/MA; 7 years with Ph.D.; four years may be substituted for a degree.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking are essential.
• Experience with AWS Services (architecture, security, scalability).
• Understanding of ETL pipelines for AI/ML and their data flow to drive business value.

Responsibilities

• Understands and utilizes data modeling and ETL processes.
• Utilizes Agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with cloud computing principles.
• Communicates technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders, in person and in writing.
• Manages A&A/ATO compliance tasks, scans/updates, and systems engineering documentation.

Skills

Data modeling

ETL processes

Agile

Cloud computing

Communication

Compliance

Security tasks

AWS services

AI/ML ETL

Data visualization

Architecture docs

Neo4j

Cypher

AI/LLM

Java

Python

JavaScript

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Neo4j

Cypher

AWS

Job description

Peraton is seeking a highly skilled professional in McLean, VA to join our data and cloud initiatives. The role emphasizes data modeling, ETL processes, and AWS security to deliver scalable, compliant solutions.

You will translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders, support A&A/ATO compliance, and help shape AI/ML data pipelines while advancing enterprise IT delivery.