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Artificial Intelligence Developer – RangeOS

Job Locations US-MD-Hanover
ID
2025-10638
# of Openings
1
Category
Cyber
Clearance
Tier 3 - Secret/ADP II

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models to support cyber training, threat emulation, and decision support.
  • Integrate AI capabilities into microservices in the cloud and on-premises and distributed simulation environments.
  • Develop and maintain data pipelines, model training workflows, and inference services.
  • Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to integrate AI components into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Apply natural language processing (NLP), reinforcement learning, or anomaly detection techniques to enhance cyber range realism.
  • Optimize model performance and scalability across Linux-based systems and containerized environments.
  • Support the development of intelligent agents and behavior models for simulated adversaries and network traffic.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of AI models, training datasets, and evaluation metrics.
  • Participate in Agile development cycles, sprint planning, and technical reviews.
  • Ensure AI solutions meet DoD security, performance, and interoperability standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related field.
  • IAT Level II certification in accordance with DoDD 8570.
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in AI/ML development, software engineering, or data science.
  • Proficiency in Python and AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.
  • Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
  • Strong understanding of Linux-based systems, virtualization (VMware, KVM), and cloud-native architectures.
  • Experience developing and deploying AI models in classified or isolated environments.
  • Working knowledge of Agile and DevSecOps methodologies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

  • Ability to make critical decisions with domain expertise that impact overall project implementation.

  • Leadership skills with the ability to supervise and guide teams.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-focused environment, managing multiple priorities effectively.

  • This is a full-time role with an opportunity to lead and contribute to cutting-edge cloud security and AI-driven security initiatives.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate independently in fast-paced technical teams.
  • Mission-focused, detail-oriented, and capable of working across development, AI, and cyber operations disciplines.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills for interfacing with government customers, software developers, and range operators.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and innovation in AI/ML technologies within a secure, Agile development environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting PCTE, RangeOS, or other DoD cyber range programs.
  • Background in Cybersecurity, Modeling & Simulation, or Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS).
  • Familiarity with REST APIs, automated testing frameworks, and data labeling tools.
  • Experience with synthetic data generation, adversarial AI, or cyber threat intelligence modeling.
  • CompTIA Security+, CEH, or other relevant certifications.
  • Familiarity with DoD software accreditation, RMF, and secure deployment practices

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

  • Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI strongly preferred.
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