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:
Requirements
-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.
Work Environment & Impact:
-Work on cutting-edge AI/ML systems addressing real-world national security challenges.
-Collaborate with leading experts across disciplines in a highly innovative R&D environment.
-Help transition advanced research into operational capabilities with tangible mission impact.
Licenses/ Certifications: N/A
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, List of References
Best Consideration Date: 6/26/26
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: Yes
Financial Disclosure Required
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Department
VPR-Applied Research Lab for Intelligence & Security
Worker Sub-Type
Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
The Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence & Security (ARLIS) at the University of Maryland is a University-Affiliated Research Center (UARC) dedicated to advancing research, innovation, and technology transition to improve decision making for U.S. national security. ARLIS combines deep scientific expertise with operational insight to address challenges in intelligence analysis, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence / machine learning, quantum science, and human-machine teaming. Researchers, scientists, engineers, and analysts at ARLIS collaborate with government agencies, industry partners, and academic institutions to deliver actionable insights and transformative solutions through research and development. Employees at ARLIS work on projects of critical importance, contribute directly to the nation's security, and are supported by a culture that values integrity, collaboration, and professional growth.
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.
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