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# Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) Engineer

- **Company:** The University of Maryland
- **Location:** Berwyn Heights, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $225,000.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, Algorithm Design, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Computer Clusters, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Distributed Computing Environment, Distributed Systems, Intelligence Analysis, Internet Security, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Azure Machine Learning, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Feature Store, Pytorch, Delivery Pipeline, Cloudformation, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Terraform, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Devsecops, Docker
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/machine-learning-operations-mlops-engineer-college-park-md--d82179f9-78ca-408b-9a67-9c2b65ab63d4

## About the Role

Machine Learning, Machining Operations, Research Laboratory, Intelligence Analysis, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Government, Internet Security, Research & Development (R&D), Scientific Research, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.

 * 3-6 years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or MLOps.
 * Experience with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and pipeline tools (e.g., Airflow, Kubeflow).
 * Proficiency in Python and experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
 * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and ML services.
 * Understanding of software engineering best practices (CI/CD, testing, version control).

Preferences:

 * Experience deploying ML systems in regulated or security-sensitive environments.
 * Familiarity with data governance, model auditing, and explainability techniques.
 * Experience with distributed training, GPU acceleration, and large-scale data systems.
 * Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
 * Experience supporting national security, defense, or intelligence-related programs.
 * Active U.S. security clearance.

## Description

ARLIS is seeking a mid-level MLOps Engineer to support the deployment, scaling, and operationalization of machine learning systems for national security applications. This role focuses on bridging research and production by enabling robust, secure, and reproducible ML pipelines in mission-critical environments. The successful candidate will work closely with AI researchers, software engineers, and domain experts to transition advanced algorithms into operational capabilities., * Design, build, and maintain scalable ML pipelines for training, evaluation, and deployment.

 * Operationalize machine learning models in secure, production-grade environments (on-prem, cloud, hybrid).
 * Implement CI/CD workflows for ML systems, including automated testing, validation, and monitoring.
 * Manage data pipelines, feature stores, and model versioning to ensure reproducibility and auditability.
 * Monitor model performance, drift, and system health; implement feedback loops and retraining strategies.
 * Collaborate with researchers to translate experimental models into production-ready systems.
 * Integrate security best practices into ML workflows (DevSecOps for AI systems).
 * Support deployment of ML systems in constrained or classified environments.
 * Contribute to infrastructure design supporting AI/ML workloads (GPU clusters, distributed systems).

Must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance. If selected, you must meet the requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to a government security clearance investigation that includes criminal and credit history checks, as well as verification of U.S. citizenship, birth, education, employment, and military history.

Final offer is contingent upon the candidate's ability to successfully obtain the necessary interim Secret security clearance, as determined by the U.S. Government, prior to commencing employment.

Physical Demands:

Sedentary work performed in a normal office environment; exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Ability to attend meetings both on and off campus. Spending long hours in front of a computer screen.