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# AI Developer and Engineer

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $112,800.0 - $257,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Governance, DevOps, Distributed Computing Environment, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Large Language Models, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Low Latency, Machine Learning Operations, Cyber Warfare, Data Pipelines, Docker
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9192772/ai-developer-and-engineer

## About the Role

* 7+ years of experience in software development or systems engineering building, deploying, and maintaining enterprise-grade applications
 * 5+ years of experience supporting offensive or defensive cyber operations roles
 * Experience integrating modern AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) into existing legacy architectures, APIs, and enterprise systems
 * Experience with containerization, orchestration, and cluster management platforms, including Docker and Kubernetes
 * Knowledge of zero-trust architecture, secure API gateways, and data governance controls for AI/LLM deployments
 * Knowledge of cloud infrastructure services, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, optimized for AI/ML and distributed processing such as GPU instances, vCPUs, and high-speed networking fabrics
 * Knowledge of network engineering fundamentals, low-latency protocols, system security, and data pipeline architectures supporting model inference and training
 * Ability to collaborate with cross-functional technical teams, translate complex client requirements into scalable system designs, and mentor junior engineers
 * TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
 * Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience with MLOps/LLMOps tools and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines such as MLflow, Kubeflow, or GitLab CI
 * Experience working with high-performance networking, software, and hardware
 * Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or Systems Engineering
 * Professional certification in Cloud Architecture or DevOps such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or CKA



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