AI Software Engineer - Remote with Security Clearance

Job Description

AI Software Engineer

Location

Reston, VA

• On-site, Remote

Job Summary

The AI Software Engineer is responsible for building, integrating, and maintaining AI-driven automation solutions that improve operational efficiency across multiple business units. This role translates solution designs into production-ready software, APIs, and platform integrations, operating with a security-first mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development and Integration

• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered automation tools, workflows, and integrations
• Build and maintain APIs, microservices, and data pipelines
• Implement and configure commercial AI/automation platforms
• Write clean, well-documented, testable code

AI and Automation Implementation

• Develop and fine-tune AI models, prompts, and automation workflows
• Integrate large language models, machine learning frameworks, and AI services
• Build internal tools for non-technical teams
• Evaluate and incorporate emerging AI tools and techniques

Security-First Development

• Embed security principles in all software development lifecycle phases
• Conduct code reviews focusing on security vulnerabilities
• Ensure AI integrations, API endpoints, and data flows meet security standards
• Collaborate with cloud security and compliance teams
• Support secure deployment practices

Platform and Infrastructure Support

• Deploy and manage solutions across cloud and hybrid environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Monitor application performance, reliability, and security posture
• Troubleshoot technical issues across the full stack

Collaboration and Documentation

• Partner with AI Solutions Architect
• Participate in business unit meetings
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation
• Contribute to reusable components, libraries, and patterns

Qualifications

• US Citizenship Required
• Must possess and be able to maintain a Secret Clearance

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline
• 4+ years of progressive software engineering experience
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with AI/ML-powered applications or automation
• Strong proficiency in Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, or Go
• Experience building APIs, microservices, and cloud-native applications
• Practical experience with AI/ML frameworks, LLM integration, or automation platforms
• Familiarity with secure software development and compliance frameworks (CMMC, NIST SP 800 series, DFARS)
• Experience with cloud platforms and infrastructure-as-code tools

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering with AI/automation focus
• Experience in government contracting or defense sector
• Hands-on experience with LLM APIs, prompt engineering, RAG architectures, and AI agent frameworks
• Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker), CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps
• Familiarity with data engineering concepts (ETL, data warehousing, streaming architectures)
• Relevant certifications in cloud platforms, AI/ML, or security

Compensation And Benefits

• Salary range: $140,000 to $170,000 commensurate with experience
• Opportunity for remote work
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Casual, friendly, relaxed work environment
• Professional growth encouragement and support

Equal Opportunity

Industrial Security Integrators, LLC ("IsI") is an equal opportunity employer committed to affirmative action and diversity in the workplace.