Top Secret Applied AI/ML Engineer

Insight Global; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 103,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA/DCFSA

401k with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Top Secret Applied AI/ML Engineer to design, develop, and deploy AI capabilities for government customers. You will work with engineers, architects, and leaders to build AI-powered applications, agentic workflows, and ML solutions across the development lifecycle.

The role requires strong Python skills, production experience with AI, and ability to deploy in cloud environments (AWS/Azure).

Qualifications

• 3+ years designing, developing, or deploying AI/ML in production environments.
• Experience building AI apps with LLMs, generative AI, or agentic frameworks.
• Strong Python development experience and software engineering fundamentals.
• Experience deploying apps in AWS/Azure or similar cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain AI-enabled applications and services.
• Develop and support agentic AI workflows and automation capabilities.
• Integrate LLMs and ML solutions into scalable software applications.
• Collaborate with software engineers, architects, and leadership to develop AI capabilities.
• Deploy and maintain applications within cloud-based environments.
• Develop APIs, integrations, and supporting services for AI functionality.
• Evaluate, test, and optimize model performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot deployment issues across multiple environments.
• Support PoC efforts and production deployments.
• Contribute to engineering best practices and software quality.

Skills

Python

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

Docker

Kubernetes

LangChain

TS/SCI Clearance

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Hugging Face

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Top Secret Applied AI/ML Engineer to support the design, development, and deployment of next-generation artificial intelligence capabilities within a growing technology organization supporting government customers. This individual will work alongside engineers, architects, and technical leaders to develop AI-powered applications, agentic workflows, and machine learning solutions that support complex operational challenges. The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering fundamentals with hands-on experience building, deploying, and optimizing AI-enabled applications in production environments. The selected candidate will contribute throughout the development lifecycle, including solution design, model integration, software development, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement. Successful candidates will be comfortable working across multiple technologies while rapidly adapting to evolving requirements and emerging AI capabilities. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy building innovative solutions, experimenting with emerging technologies, and delivering practical AI capabilities that solve real-world problems.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain AI-enabled applications and services
• Develop and support agentic AI workflows and automation capabilities
• Integrate LLMs and machine learning solutions into scalable software applications
• Collaborate with software engineers, architects, and technical leadership to develop innovative AI capabilities
• Deploy and maintain applications within cloud-based environments
• Develop APIs, integrations, and supporting services that enable AI functionality
• Evaluate, test, and optimize model performance and application reliability
• Troubleshoot application, integration, and deployment issues across multiple environments
• Support proof-of-concept efforts, prototype development, and production deployments
• Contribute to engineering best practices, software quality, and continuous improvement initiatives

$75hr to $115hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• Active Top Secret Clearance with ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI
• 3+ years of experience designing, developing, or deploying AI/ML solutions within production environments
• Experience building applications utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, or agentic AI frameworks
• Strong Python development experience
• Experience deploying applications within AWS, Azure, or similar cloud environments
• Experience working with software development best practices and service-based architectures
• Experience utilizing containerization technologies such as Docker
• Experience integrating AI solutions with APIs, databases, or external systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently throughout the software development lifecycle
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams in fast-paced environments
• Active TS/SCI Clearance or Polygraph
• Experience with LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, CrewAI, AutoGen, or similar AI orchestration frameworks
• Experience building agentic workflows, autonomous systems, or AI-driven automation solutions
• Experience deploying machine learning models utilizing Kubernetes or MLOps technologies
• Experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face, or similar machine learning frameworks
• Experience evaluating model performance and implementing AI observability capabilities
• Experience supporting NLP, computer vision, cyber analytics, or advanced AI applications
• Experience within defense, intelligence, cyber, or national security environments
• Previous military experience within intelligence, cyber, communications, or technical operations communities
• Experience working directly with customers or stakeholders to translate operational requirements into technical solutions