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AI Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Anonymous EmployerArlington, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 27 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Arlington, VA, United States
Posted
22 hours ago
DockerRustScalaAWSAnsibleGitGitLab CIJavaJenkinsKubernetesPython

Job Description

Job Title: AI Software Engineer
Location: Arlington, VA (2 days per week onsite) Clearance Required: Secret Clearance
Job Type: Direct Hire Top Skills

  • 4+ years of experience building production-grade applications using languages, including Python, Rust, Go, Scala, or Java
  • 2+ years of experience building or maintaining production-grade RESTful APIs or software interfaces
  • 1+ years of experience designing, configuring, and implementing software systems in production environments • Experience with CI/CD tools, including GitLab CI or Jenkins, and source control systems, including Git
  • Experience working with Agentic AI solutions On our team, you’ll create and implement complete end-to-end solutions that modernize client systems. You’ll ensure that your team’s solutions consider the broader ecosystem and operating environment as well as future functionality and enhancements.
Qualifications
  • 4+ years of experience building production-grade applications using languages, including Python, Rust, Go, Scala, or Java
  • 2+ years of experience building or maintaining production-grade RESTful APIs or software interfaces
  • 1+ years of experience designing, configuring, and implementing software systems in production environments
  • Experience with CI/CD tools, including GitLab CI or Jenkins, and source control systems, including Git
  • Experience working with Agentic AI solutions
  • Experience with Linux systems, networking, and containerization, including Docker or Podman
  • Knowledge of federal cybersecurity best practices and standards, secure coding, and compliance requirements
  • Secret clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree in a CS or Engineering field and 4+ years of experience with software engineering, or 9+ years of experience with software engineering in lieu of a degree
Nice to Have Skills
  • Experience with AWS services and emulation environments, including LocalStack
  • Experience with secure on-prem deployments leveraging hypervisors, including ESXi
  • Experience with Ansible for configuration management and infrastructure automation
  • Experience integrating with SIEMs, firewalls, or endpoint protection systems
  • Knowledge of orchestration tools such as Kubernetes, including on-prem or air-gapped
  • TS/SCI clearance
  • Security+, Linux+, or DevOps related Certification If you are interested, Send your resume to or . or Call at 202-828-3494

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