CAP AI SE Security Clearance

Job Overview

DCCA, a veteran‑owned IT business, is seeking a candidate for a high‑profile government program that delivers emerging technology solutions. The role focuses on commercial cloud technologies, high‑performance computing, and enterprise architecture to support mission‑critical work for national security.

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• Either:
  • High‑school diploma or GED plus 12 (14) years of general systems engineering experience;
  • Bachelor’s degree in a qualified engineering field plus 7 (10) years of systems engineering experience;
  • Master’s degree in a qualified engineering field plus 5 (8) years of systems engineering experience;
  • PhD in a qualified engineering field plus 3 (8) years of systems engineering experience.

• Analyze user requirements, concepts of operations documents, and high‑level system architectures to develop system requirement specifications.
• Analyze system requirements and lead design and development activities.
• Guide users in formulating requirements, advise alternative approaches, and conduct feasibility studies.
• Provide technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology.
• Incorporate new plans, designs, and systems into ongoing operations.
• Develop technical documentation and system architecture and design documentation.
• Guide system development and implementation planning through preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans.
• Interact with the government regarding systems engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts.
• Assume ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the systems engineering area of responsibility.
• Communicate with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.

• Cloud architecture / Cloud engineer / Platform engineering (especially AWS)
• AI/ML system design and implementation
• High‑level understanding of the AI lifecycle (development, training, inference, monitoring)
• Experience with ML pipeline development, model deployment, and Dev Ops/MLOps
• Experience with Amazon Sage Maker is a plus
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a variety of stakeholder groups, and ability to proactively engage with these groups to understand requirements and inform system architecture decisions
• System security and networking, particularly the implementation of system security on classified systems
• Data engineering and data lifecycle management

The proposed salary range for this position in Maryland is $170,000 to $210,000, with final salary determined by experience, qualifications, and other factors. DCCA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare, retirement plan, paid disability and life insurance programs, employee assistance program, paid and unpaid leave programs, education assistance, and wellness initiatives.

DCCA is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants with disabilities, veterans, and all qualified individuals.