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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Engineer - **Company:** Acuity - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Audit Trail, Microsoft Azure, CompTIA Security+, Data Cleansing, Information Engineering, Data Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Engineering, Feature Engineering, Pytorch, Large Language Models, Apache Spark, Generative AI, Git, Scikit Learn, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Api Design, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins, Databricks, Microservices - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dcjobsite.com/job.asp?id=3308784101&tx=KP1515FFG&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field. * 5+ years of experience in software engineering or data engineering. * 3+ years of experience developing AI/ML solutions in highly regulated or federal environments. * Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar languages within Agile and DevSecOps workflows. Preferred Certifications * Federal & Security: CompTIA Security+ (required for DoD 8570 compliance). * Domain-Specific: Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate or AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty. * Architecture/Management: AWS/Azure Developer Associate certifications. Technical Skills * AI/ML Frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn. * Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Jenkins, MLOps tools. * Platforms: Databricks, Spark, and secure GovCloud environments. * Architecture: API development and microservices in Zero Trust environments. Regulatory & Domain Expertise * Demonstrated expertise in applying FedRAMP Moderate/High baselines. * Technical implementation of NIST 800-53 and FISMA security controls. * Understanding of the Authority to Operate (ATO) process for AI-driven systems. Clearance Requirement * Active security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) or eligibility to obtain one ## Description Looking to make a difference, to help keep people safe, or even to save lives through your work with technology? Join Acuity's team of experts to have an impact on our government's critical missions. Acuity, Inc. is a consulting firm that supports federal agencies in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation. Responsibilities: * Implement and deploy AI/ML models using frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch within secure federal environments. * Build and maintain secure data pipelines to support model training and inference in AWS GovCloud or Azure Government. * Collaborate with AI Architects to translate high-level strategy into technical code and operational functional artifacts. * Technical implementation of MLOps pipelines to ensure auditability, traceability, and model versioning for compliance. * Perform data cleaning, feature engineering, and hyperparameter tuning to optimize model performance for mission-specific datasets. * Ensure all code and model artifacts meet technical implementation requirements for NIST 800-53 controls. * Integrate Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) into existing secure architectures and zero-trust frameworks. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Photonic Computing: Programming a New Class of AI Accelerators (incl. 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