AI/ML Engineer IV

Markon's partner company is seeking a motivated and experienced AI/ML Engineer to support the Fort Meade Customer. This role serves as a critical bridge between data science and software engineering-capturing stakeholder requirements and delivering scalable, production-ready AI/ML solutions.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience building, operationalizing, and deploying advanced machine learning and generative AI systems in secure, mission-driven environments.

Mission-Focused Engineering

Implement Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) practices to automate and standardize the ML lifecycle-from model development and training to deployment and monitoring
• Apply DevOps principles to ensure reliable, efficient, and scalable ML systems in production
• Design and develop AI/ML pipelines supporting:
• Machine Learning models
• Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures
• Agentic AI workflows
• Translate stakeholder requirements into functional prototypes and deployable enterprise solutions
• Support model performance monitoring, optimization, and continuous improvement

Technical Development

• Develop AI/ML solutions using Python and frameworks such as:
• TensorFlow
• PyTorch
• Scikit-learn
• Keras
• PySpark
• vLLM
• NVIDIA CUDA
• Manage source control using GitLab
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD
• Utilize containerization and orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes

• Bachelor's degree and 11+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Strong experience building and deploying AI/ML models in production environments
• Experience implementing MLOps practices
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with MLOps platforms and tooling
• Experience with AWS SageMaker
• Experience with AWS Bedrock
• Experience with Gambit
• Experience with Hub
• Experience using Jira and Confluence
• Experience with Docker Hub

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

At Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we're consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation's most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients' missions.

Join us and make a meaningful impact.

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.