AI Engineer, Principal - TS/SCI w/Poly

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented AI Engineer to join our team! Ready for a challenge that will keep you on the edge of Cybersecurity? Are you an experienced   software   professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment working with a collaborative team?

If so,   then   apply today and be part of a team that supports   the   U nited States Cyber Command (USCC) ,   where you   will   get   to have significant impact on the mission of the U SCC .  Join our team of best-in-industry cyber warriors who   are dedicated to providing   superior service in support of national defense   objectives .

What You'll Be Doing:

- Build and   optimize   AI-powered applications using large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), AI agents, and other emerging AI technologies.

- Design and   maintain   AI infrastructure, including model serving, vector databases, orchestration frameworks, APIs, and cloud-based AI services.

- Apply ML   Ops best practices for model lifecycle management, reproducibility, governance, and continuous improvement.

- Evaluate new AI tools, frameworks, and technologies, recommending adoption where they improve capability, efficiency, or scalability.

- Collaborate closely with data scientists, software engineers, DevOps engineers, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.

- Participate   in architecture discussions, code reviews, technical planning, and knowledge sharing across the team.

- Troubleshoot and   optimize   AI systems for performance, scalability, reliability, and security.

- Adapt quickly to evolving technologies, changing priorities, and new project requirements while   maintaining   high-quality deliverables.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university   in   a related discipline and   12 + years of experience ; or a  M aster’s   degree   and   10 + years of experience

- Active TS/SCI   w/Poly

- Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced mission environments

- Ability to   identify   and escalate operational risks early

- Strong understanding of machine learning concepts, model development, evaluation, and deployment.

- Experience with generative AI technologies, including LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG   architectures , AI agents, embeddings, and vector databases.

- Knowledge of AI infrastructure, cloud platforms, APIs, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and scalable deployment architectures.

- Proficiency   in Python and common AI/ML frameworks and libraries (e.g.,   PyTorch , TensorFlow, scikit-learn,   LangChain ,   LlamaIndex , Hugging Face, or similar).

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

- Experience supporting USCYBERCOM, NSA, DoD cyber operations, or related mission environments

- Experience in   Cyber Security,   or   cloud computing

Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.​

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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