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# Sr. Systems Engineer Lead w/ Active Top Secret Clearance

- **Company:** LMI
- **Location:** Tysons, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Data Architecture, Machine Learning, Openapi, Google Cloud, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Docker
- **Published:** October 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9064884/sr-systems-engineer-lead-w-active-top-secret-clearance

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
 * 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, with a focus on AI/ML and cloud technologies.
 * Proven experience in designing and implementing AI/ML solutions, including model development, deployment, and monitoring.
 * Strong understanding of AI ethics, fairness, transparency, and accountability principles.
 * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
 * Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and guide cross-functional teams.
 * Active Top Secret clearance required.

## Description

LMI is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer Lead to provide senior technical leadership and oversight for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) modernization initiatives. This role combines independent solution-architecture judgment with practical AI and technology-governance leadership so complex solutions are technically feasible, secure, supportable, responsible, and aligned with VA enterprise constraints.

This position follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation of approximately 25% onsite presence at LMI's Tysons headquarters or Washington, DC.

The successful candidate will:

 * Evaluate solution alternatives, integration patterns, data architectures, and emerging technologies to ensure technical feasibility, security, and alignment with VA enterprise constraints.
 * Lead the design and implementation of AI/ML solutions, including model selection, training, validation, deployment, and monitoring.
 * Ensure AI solutions adhere to ethical guidelines, fairness, transparency, and accountability principles.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, data scientists, and cybersecurity experts, to deliver end-to-end solutions.
 * Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and developers.
 * Stay current with industry trends and best practices in AI, cloud computing, and systems engineering.
 * Contribute to the development of technical documentation, including system design documents, API specifications, and user manuals.