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Mid-Level AI Software Engineer [$306k/yr+] TS/SCI-FS Poly with Security Clearance

SYSTOLICAnnapolis Junction, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 31 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
$306k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Candidates must already possess an active Top Secret/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph to be considered. Summary: • Integrate AI-enabled capabilities into analyst workflows and mission systems to accelerate cyber data triage and enhance operational effectiveness. • Develop full-stack applications and services leveraging large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and agentic workflows. • Build, deploy, and maintain secure cloud-based AI/ML platforms and relational databases using Python, SQL, AWS, Azure, and infrastructure automation tools. Qualifications && Compensation: • Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience • Years of experience: 10+ years • Total Compensation: $306k+ yearly Job Description: • Stand up, assess, and guide modern AI platforms in secure environments, leveraging Microsoft Azure and AWS ecosystems. • Design, develop, and deploy full-stack applications, RESTful APIs, and AI/ML tools for predictive modeling and knowledge discovery. • Monitor real-time model performance, data drift, and key metrics, leading model retraining and fine-tuning efforts. • Manage relational databases, optimize SQL queries, and enforce database security and backup procedures. • Define and maintain configuration baselines using tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, and Terraform. • Collaborate with Cyber Analysts, data engineers, and stakeholders to define requirements, execute quick-turn requests, and deliver mission-critical solutions. • Ensure all AI/ML workflows comply with cybersecurity, data privacy, and access contr ol requirements within isolated cloud environments. • Conduct analyses of alternatives (AoAs) and execute experiments to quantitatively evaluate model performance against industry standards. About SYSTOLIC: SYSTOLIC is dedicated to giving our employees the best possible company experience so that they can focus on providing outstanding support to their customer’s mission. Our company is founded on integrity, enthusiasm, and a relentless commitment to supporting the Intelligence Community. You can learn more about us and submit an application to be considered against our current and future openings at https://systolic.com. To learn about our compensation ranges, visit our Pay Transparency page at: https://systolic.com/pay-transparency

Skills

SQL
AWS
Ansible
Azure
Chef
HTTPS
Puppet
Python
Terraform

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