Application Engineer IV- AI

Job Description

SALARY RANGE $190,000 - $247,000/year.

DUTIES As a successful candidate for the Application Engineer IV role, you will support the Secure the Enterprise initiative by developing capabilities that transition the current manual system security evaluation and authorization process to a modern framework emphasizing automation, streamlined processes and approvals, continuous monitoring and assessment, and network data gathering throughout the entire project lifecycle.

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Required Skills

SKILLS

Provide application engineering support to evaluate the utility and effectiveness of large language models (LLMs) within the ATO process

Assess, integrate, and optimize LLM capabilities to enhance existing business processes and workflows

Support the development, deployment, and sustainment of application engineering solutions leveraging modern DevOps practices

Implement and manage containerized applications and container orchestration platforms

Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement utilizing emerging technologies

Analyze system requirements and recommend technical solutions that incorporate LLM technologies and modern application architectures

Develop expertise across complementary technical disciplines to support evolving mission requirements

Research, evaluate, and apply new technologies to improve operational efficiency and system effectiveness

QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D. plus Four (4) years of experience, a Master’s degree plus Six (6) years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree plus Eight (8) years of experience, or an Associate’s degree plus Ten (10) years of professional experience is acceptable. Twelve (12) years of relevant experience are acceptable if the candidate does not possess a degree.

Additional Experience Requirements:

Kubernetes

Amazon ECS (Elastic Container Service)

Generative AI (GenAI)

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

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About Black Eagle Defense

Black Eagle Defense is a Maryland-based small business that provides Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and related Consulting Services to the private and public sectors. Our team is composed of highly trained professionals with a commitment to continued learning, versatility, and adaptability within the ever-evolving technological landscape.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.