Senior GenAI / ML Engineer - Secret clearance
AI Summary
Builds Python services, model/RAG logic, and ML solutions using Vertex AI, Gemini, and ADK for federal and DoD programs, supporting RMF/FedRAMP/DoD authorization activities.
About this role
Sr. GenAI / ML Engineer — Federal and DoD Programs
About the Role
PGTEK is seeking a Sr. GenAI / ML Engineer to support our L300 Accelerating Expansion capability. You will build the working Gemini and ML services that move us from architecture to demonstrated capability.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop Python services, model/RAG logic, experiments, tests, deployment packages, and production monitoring
- Implement solutions using Python, Vertex AI, Gemini, ADK, RAG, and ML
- Apply least-privilege and secure practices
- Mentor team members and contribute reusable standards
- Support RMF/FedRAMP/DoD authorization activities
Requirements
- 5+ years of software, cloud, data, SRE, test, or ML engineering experience
- 2+ years of hands-on Google Cloud, AI/ML, data, or production-platform experience
- Experience with Python, Vertex AI, Gemini, ADK, RAG, ML, Cloud Run/GKE, APIs, testing, evaluation, and Git
Preferred Qualifications
- Google Cloud Professional Machine Learning Engineer or Professional Cloud Developer
- Experience operating production AI services with CI/CD, monitoring, and rollback
Clearance & Location
Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI eligibility preferred. Hybrid or remote with travel to customer sites (~10–25%). Washington, DC / Northern Virginia area preferred.
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees. PGTEK offers a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.
ABOUT PGTEK
PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family.
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