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infrastructure operations lead cloud and ai genai enablement

Deloitte

<div>As organizations adopt generative AI, securing how AI agents, models, and automated workflows access enterprise systems and data has become a core engineering challenge. As an Identity &amp; Gen AI Engineer, you will build generative AI solutions with identity, access, and trust engineered in from the start, securing both human and non-human identities and governing how AI agents and GenAI platforms reach data and downstream systems. This role focuses on hands-on engineering, integration, and continuous enhancement of AI solutions in which identity and access controls are a first-class concern.<br>
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<b>Work you'll do</b><br>
<br>
As an Identity &amp; Gen AI Engineer on the Identity and Access Management team, you will be responsible for...<br>
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<ul><li>Build and integrate generative AI solutions, including LLM applications, retrieval-augmented generation, and AI agents, with secure access to data and downstream systems.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Engineer authentication, authorization, and identity controls for AI agents, service accounts, and other non-human identities operating across enterprise and cloud environments.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Develop guardrails for agentic workflows, including scoped permissions, least-privilege access, credential and secrets management, and runtime policy enforcement.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Implement logging, monitoring, and governance that provide traceability and accountability for AI system actions.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Collaborate with IAM, security architecture, and data teams to embed identity controls into GenAI solution delivery and operations.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Create and maintain reference architectures, reusable patterns, and technical documentation for building and securing AI systems.</li></ul><br>
A successful candidate would possess these skills:<br>
<ul><li>
Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team</li><li>
Effective written and verbal communication skills</li><li>
Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product</li><li>
Ability to build and sustain professional relationships</li><li>
Ability to lead projects or workstreams</li><li>
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment</li><li>
Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor</li><li>
Ability to meet deadlines</li><li>
Ability to provide clear guidance to others</li></ul><br>
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The team</b><br>
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Our Deloitte Cyber team understands the unique challenges and opportunities businesses face in cybersecurity. Join our team to deliver powerful solutions to help our clients navigate the ever-changing threat landscape. Through powerful solutions and managed services that simplify complexity, we enable our clients to operate with resilience, grow with confidence, and proactively manage to secure success.<br>
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Our Digital Trust &amp; Privacy offering enables trust and safety of online communications and digital products, protecting users, consumers, and patients from harm. Enables clients to provide consumer confidence in knowing with whom they are dealing and ensuring the integrity of access to data.<br>
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<b>Qualifications</b><br>
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Required:<br>
<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a similar technical field</li><li>
Ability to work onsite up to 5 days a week.</li><li>
3+ years of software engineering experience with Python or a comparable language
</li><li>1+ year of hands-on experience building, integrating, or deploying generative AI solutions such as large language model (LLM) applications, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), or AI agents, including use of model APIs, orchestration frameworks, and AI development tools such as Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, GitHub Copilot, or Cursor
</li><li>Working knowledge of identity and access management concepts and protocols, including authentication, authorization, single sign-on (SSO), and standards such as OpenID Connect (OIDC), Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), OAuth, and JSON Web Token (JWT)
</li><li>Ability to travel 15%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
</li><li>Ability to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance.
</li><li>Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.</li></ul><br>
Preferred:<br>
<ul><li>
Experience deploying generative AI solutions to production environments
</li><li>Hands-on experience with identity and access management platforms such as SailPoint, Okta, or Microsoft Entra ID
</li><li>Experience securing non-human or machine identities, service accounts, secrets, and credentials using tools such as HashiCorp Vault or CyberArk
</li><li>Experience with AI agent frameworks and protocols such as LangChain, LangGraph, or Model Context Protocol (MCP)
</li><li>Experience with fine-grained authorization or policy-as-code using tools such as Open Policy Agent (OPA), Cedar, or OpenFGA
</li><li>Familiarity with AI and LLM security risks such as the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications, prompt injection, and excessive agency
</li><li>Experience applying AI governance and risk frameworks such as the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF)
</li><li>2+ years of experience building or deploying workloads in cloud environments such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure
</li><li>Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), or a cloud engineering certification such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect
</li><li>1+ year of experience supporting federal government environments
</li>1+ year of experience with infrastructure-as-code or automation technologies such as Terraform or Ansible<br>
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</li></ul><br>
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The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $105,400 to $207,800.<br>
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You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.</div>

Senior Consultant, Strategy, Growth, and Transformation, Identity & Gen AI Engineer

American University

<div><p>American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University</p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Department:
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Information Security<p></p><p><b>
Time Type:
</b></p>Full time<p><b><br>
Job Type:</b></p>
Regular<p></p><p><b>
FLSA Status:</b></p>
Exempt<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Work Modality:
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Hybrid 04 (On Campus 1 day/Month)<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Union:
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>SEIU Local 500 - Provost &amp; Enrollment Division<p></p>
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 500 - Provost &amp; Enrollment Division. That means the terms and conditions of your employment are governed by university policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual) and any collective bargaining agreement entered into between American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost &amp; Enrollment Division.<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Job Description:</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>
Summary:</b></p><p><br>
The Information Security Architect serves as the university&rsquo;s senior technical security architect and a key advisor on enterprise security strategy, architecture, and engineering. Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer, this role leads the design and integration of security controls across a complex technology environment, including cloud platforms, infrastructure, identity, applications, and research computing. The position partners closely with technical and business stakeholders to ensure security is embedded into solutions by design, aligned with institutional priorities, risk management objectives, and regulatory requirements. This role also drives security engineering innovation through automation, Infrastructure as Code, DevSecOps, and platform integration. The architect provides leadership on security reviews, technical standards, and emerging technology assessments while mentoring engineering staff and helping strengthen the overall maturity of the university&rsquo;s security program.</p><p></p><p><b>
Essential Functions:</b></p><p></p><p>
1.) Security Architecture and Technical Governance</p><ul><li><p>
Develop and maintain enterprise security architectures, reference architectures, and design patterns that integrate security into technology solutions by design.</p></li><li><p>
Lead architecture and security design reviews for infrastructure, cloud, networking, identity, data, and application initiatives.</p></li><li><p>
Establish technical security standards and requirements for technology procurement, implementation, and enterprise initiatives.</p></li><li><p>
Ensure security architecture aligns with university objectives, risk tolerance, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>
2.) Security Engineering, Automation, and Platform Strategy</p><ul><li><p>
Design and implement automation solutions using APIs, orchestration technologies, scripting languages, and Infrastructure as Code.</p></li><li><p>
Define engineering standards, reusable patterns, and technical roadmaps for enterprise security platforms.</p></li><li><p>
Lead integration efforts between security and enterprise technology platforms.</p></li><li><p>
Guide adoption of automation, DevSecOps, and Infrastructure as Code practices across the Information Security program.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>
3.) Security Reviews, Risk Assessment, and Advisory Services</p><ul><li><p>
Lead security assessments of university technologies, cloud services, applications, vendors, and third-party solutions.</p></li><li><p>
Evaluate security risks associated with strategic initiatives and recommend mitigation strategies.</p></li><li><p>
Provide technical security guidance to project teams, architects, engineers, and university leadership.</p></li><li><p>
Participate in Enterprise Architecture activities and strategic technology planning.</p></li><li><p>
Support compliance, audit, privacy, and regulatory initiatives through architecture and technical review activities.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>
4.) Security Program Leadership and Engineering Enablement</p><ul><li><p>
Mentor and provide technical guidance to Security Engineers and Senior Security Engineers, building team capability and depth.</p></li><li><p>
Establish security engineering implementation guidance and operational best practices.</p></li><li><p>
Support roadmap development and security program planning.</p></li><li><p>
Contribute to development of security metrics, reporting, and maturity assessments.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>
5.) Research, Innovation, and Emerging Technology</p><ul><li><p>
Evaluate emerging technologies, threats, and security trends, including the security roadmaps of major enterprise platforms such as Microsoft, Workday, Salesforce, and ServiceNow.</p></li><li><p>
Assess opportunities to improve security through automation, AI, analytics, and engineering innovation.</p></li><li><p>
Recommend improvements to university security capabilities and long-term technology strategy.</p></li><li><p>
Participate in professional organizations, industry working groups, and technical communities.</p></li></ul><p><b><br>
Competencies:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Serving Customers.</p></li><li><p>
Displaying Creativity.</p></li><li><p>
Prioritizing and Organizing.</p></li><li><p>
Acquiring and Analyzing Information.</p></li><li><p>
Supporting Coworkers.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Full-time.</p></li><li><p>
35 hours per week.</p></li><li><p>
Schedule is Monday through Friday with a one-hour lunch break in a hybrid modality with one day a month required to work from the office.</p></li><li><p>
This position participates in a published on-call rotation, typically one week out of every four weeks, with more frequent rotations possible during staffing shortages or unplanned absences. Purpose of on-call rotation: 1.) The Information Security on-call rotation ensures timely detection, response, and coordination for security alerts and incidents that occur outside of standard business hours. This rotation is a critical operational responsibility of Information Security staff and supports the institution&rsquo;s overall risk-management and incident-response obligations. 2.) During an on-call rotation, the designated employee performs their regularly work duties and must be readily available throughout the day (including evenings, weekends, and holidays) to proactively monitor alerts, queues and dashboards and respond to incidents. 3.) Outside of on-call rotations, all team members are expected to be reasonably available to respond to emergencies and critical or time-sensitive security incidents. 4.) This role may require frequent interrupted nights and weekends.</p></li><li><p>
The on-call designee will be required to work remotely, during unplanned closures or weather emergencies. The rest of the team is expected to be on call and available to work remotely to address emergency IT issues.</p></li><li><p>
OIT staff are prohibited from taking non-emergency leave during the three-week period at the start of each semester, this includes the week before the start of the Fall and Spring term and the first two weeks of classes for the Fall and Spring term. Requests for support peak during these times and system availability is also critical, which requires all staff members to be working during these times.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Salary Range:</b></p><ul><li><p>
$150,000.00 - $160,000.00 annually.</p></li></ul><p><b><br>
Required Education and Experience:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Bachelor's degree or equivalent.</p></li><li><p>
8 - 10 years of experience.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.</p></li><li><p>
8-10 years of experience in cybersecurity, systems engineering, cloud engineering, DevSecOps, infrastructure engineering, or related disciplines.</p></li><li><p>
Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise security architectures in complex organizations.</p></li><li><p>
Extensive experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.</p></li><li><p>
Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation technologies, including Terraform, OpenTofu, CloudFormation, Bicep, Ansible, Git, CI/CD platforms, and scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.</p></li><li><p>
Experience integrating enterprise platforms through APIs, automation frameworks, orchestration tools, and workflow development.</p></li><li><p>
Experience with security operations, including detection engineering, security automation, and Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) platforms.</p></li><li><p>
Experience designing secure research, regulated, or high-assurance computing environments.</p></li><li><p>
Experience with enterprise security technologies, security engineering practices, and modern cloud-native security controls.</p></li><li><p>
Knowledge of security standards and frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, FERPA, HIPAA, and higher education security practices.</p></li><li><p>
Experience working in higher education or similarly complex, decentralized organizations is preferred.</p></li><li><p>
Excellent technical, analytical, problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills.</p></li><li><p>
Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Terraform Associate, or equivalent certifications are preferred.</p></li><li><p>
Must uphold high standards of personal and professional integrity in a position of trust.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Other Duties:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Benefits
</b></p><p>AU offers a competitive benefits package.</p><p></p><p><b>
Other Details</b></p><ul><li><p>
Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.</p></li><li><p>
Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.</p></li><li><p>
Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.</p></li><li><p>
American University is an E-Verify employer.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Current American University Employees</b></p><p>
American University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.</p><p></p><p><b>
Contact Us</b></p><p>
For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email theworkline@american.edu.</p><p></p><p><i>
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual&rsquo;s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively &quot;Protected Bases&quot;) in its programs and activities.</i></p></div><p></p>

Information Security Architect

General Dynamics Information Technology

<p></p><div><div><div><p>Your Impact</p><p>
Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation&rsquo;s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.</p><p>
Job Description</p><div><p>
We are seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to serve as the senior technical leader and trusted advisor to customer leadership, providing strategic technical guidance while ensuring successful execution of operational and modernization initiatives. This role requires the ability to operate at both the strategic and technical levels, including hands-on engineering engagement to validate approaches, reduce risk, accelerate decision-making, and demonstrate technical solutions. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across enterprise operations, modernization efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives.</p><p></p><p>
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT</p><ul><li><p>
Serve as primary technical advisor to customer leadership.</p></li><li><p>
Develop and maintain technical strategy and roadmap.</p></li><li><p>
Lead architectural reviews and technical decision-making activities.</p></li><li><p>
Evaluate and recommend technologies that improve reliability, security, scalability, and operational efficiency.</p></li><li><p>
Assess technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.</p></li><li><p>
Drive modernization and continuous improvement initiatives.</p></li><li><p>
Validate technical approaches through hands-on analysis, proof-of-concept activities, and engineering reviews.</p></li><li><p>
Collaborate with operational teams to improve technical execution and service delivery.</p></li><li><p>
Lead root cause analysis efforts for complex technical issues.</p></li><li><p>
Mentor technical staff and promote technical excellence across the program.</p></li><li><p>
Partner with customer stakeholders to align technology investments with mission objectives.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>
WHAT YOU&rsquo;LL NEED TO SUCCEED
</p><ul><li><p>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. Experience may be substituted for education.</p></li><li><p>
Minimum 10 years of enterprise IT engineering and architecture experience.</p></li><li><p>
Strong understanding of:</p></li><li><p>
Enterprise infrastructure</p></li><li><p>
Systems integration</p></li><li><p>
Security and compliance</p></li><li><p>
Cloud and hybrid architecture</p></li><li><p>
Experience evaluating technical risks and developing strategic solutions.</p></li><li><p>
Exceptional communication and leadership skills.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>
Preferred Qualifications</p><ul><li><p>
Azure or AWS Solution Architect</p></li><li><p>
Active CISSP or CSSIP</p></li><li><p>
Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator</p></li><li><p>
Experience leading modernization initiatives.</p></li><li><p>
Enterprise architecture framework experience.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE<br>
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.</p><ul><li><p>
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities</p></li><li><p>
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals</p></li><li><p>
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off</p></li><li><p>
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace</p></li></ul><p></p>
</div></div><div><div><div><p>Work Requirements</p></div></div><div></div><div><div>
Years of Experience<div>
10 + years of related experience</div><ul><li>may vary based on technical training, certification(s), <i>or</i> degree</li></ul></div><div></div><div>
Certification</div><p></p><div>
Travel Required<div>
Less than 10%</div></div><div></div><div>
Citizenship<div>
U.S. Citizenship Required</div></div></div></div></div><div><p>
Salary and Benefit Information</p><div>
The likely salary range for this position is $165,750 - $224,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.<br>
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.</div><p>
Our Identity Verification Process</p><div>
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.</div><p>
About Our Work</p><div>
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.</div><div>
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.</div><div><i>
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans</i></div></div></div>

Chief Engineer - Active Top Secret required

Cognition AI

<div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Location</b></h2>
<p>Washington DC</p>
</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Employment Type</b></h2>
<p>Full time</p>
</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Location Type</b></h2>
<p>Hybrid</p>
</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Department</b></h2>
<p>SalesFederal</p></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>We are an applied AI lab building end-to-end software agents.</b></h2>
<p>We're the makers of Devin, the first AI software engineer, and Windsurf, the AI-native IDE. Together, they represent our vision for collaborative AI teammates that enable engineers to focus on more interesting problems and empower teams to strive for more ambitious goals.</p>
<p>Our team is small and talent-dense. Among our founding team, we have world-class competitive programmers, former founders, and leaders from companies at the cutting edge of AI including Scale AI, Palantir, Cursor, Waymo, Tesla, Lunchclub, Modal, Google DeepMind, and Nuro.</p>
<p>Building Devin is just the first step&mdash;our hardest challenges still lie ahead. If you&rsquo;re excited to solve some of the world&rsquo;s biggest problems and build AI that can reason on real-world tasks, apply to join us.</p>
<p><b>About the Role</b></p>
<p>We are seeking an AI Policy Lead to help shape Cognition's engagement with policymakers, regulators, and government stakeholders as AI becomes increasingly important to economic competitiveness, national security, and public sector modernization.</p>
<p>You will serve as a bridge between technical innovation and public policy, helping policymakers understand the opportunities and implications of advanced AI systems while ensuring Cognition remains informed on evolving regulatory, legislative, and geopolitical developments.</p>
<p>This role sits at the intersection of technology, government, and strategy. You will work closely with company leadership, product teams, legal counsel, and external stakeholders to support responsible AI deployment and advance policies that promote innovation, security, and economic growth.</p>
<p><b>Core Responsibilities</b></p>
<ul><li><p>Monitor and analyze emerging AI policy, regulatory, and legislative developments across the United States and key international markets</p>
</li><li><p>Develop policy positions, briefing materials, white papers, and executive-level recommendations on issues related to artificial intelligence, national security, technology competitiveness, workforce transformation, and digital infrastructure</p>
</li><li><p>Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, government agencies, think tanks, industry associations, and academic institutions</p>
</li><li><p>Support executive engagement with Congress, the Executive Branch, regulators, and international government stakeholders</p>
</li><li><p>Represent Cognition in policy discussions, industry working groups, conferences, and strategic forums</p>
</li><li><p>Partner with technical teams to translate complex AI capabilities into clear, actionable policy narratives</p>
</li><li><p>Identify opportunities for public-private partnerships that accelerate AI adoption across government and critical industries</p>
</li><li><p>Help anticipate policy risks and opportunities that could impact company strategy, product development, or market expansion</p>
</li></ul><p><b>What We Value</b></p>
<ul><li><p>Intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in understanding frontier AI systems</p>
</li><li><p>Strong judgment and the ability to navigate complex policy environments</p>
</li><li><p>Clear communication across technical, business, and government audiences</p>
</li><li><p>Relationship-building and long-term trust with stakeholders</p>
</li><li><p>Pragmatism and a focus on outcomes rather than ideology</p>
</li><li><p>Ownership mentality and willingness to operate independently</p>
</li><li><p>Ability to balance innovation, competitiveness, and responsible governance</p>
</li></ul><p><b>Requirements</b></p>
<ul><li><p>5&ndash;10 years of experience in public policy, government affairs, national security, technology policy, congressional offices, federal agencies, think tanks, consulting, or related fields</p>
</li><li><p>Strong understanding of U.S. government institutions, policymaking processes, and regulatory frameworks</p>
</li><li><p>Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate complex organizations</p>
</li><li><p>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills</p>
</li><li><p>Experience developing policy recommendations, briefing materials, or strategic analyses for senior decision-makers</p>
</li><li><p>Ability to quickly understand technical concepts and communicate them effectively to non-technical audiences</p>
</li><li><p>Interest in artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and their implications for government and society</p>
</li></ul><p><b>You Might Excel If You...</b></p>
<ul><li><p>Have worked in Congress, the White House, federal agencies, national security organizations, or leading policy institutions</p>
</li><li><p>Are familiar with federal budgeting cycles</p>
</li><li><p>Have experience with AI, cybersecurity, defense technology, cloud infrastructure, or emerging technology policy</p>
</li><li><p>Have advised senior government officials, executives, or technology leaders</p>
</li><li><p>Understand both the public and private sector perspectives on innovation and regulation</p>
</li><li><p>Are passionate about ensuring the United States remains the global leader in AI development and deployment</p>
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Equal Opportunity</b></h2>
<p>Cognition is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process - please let us know if you need any.</p></div></div><p></p>

AI Policy Lead

VERSA Integrated Solutions

<p>Position: Data Engineer</p><p>Department: Federal Programs</p><p>Location: Washington, DC Metro Area (Hybrid/Onsite based on customer requirements)</p><p>Employment Type: Full-Time</p><p>Salary: Commensurate with Experience</p><p>About VERSA Integrated Solutions</p><p>VERSA Integrated Solutions delivers innovative Cloud, Data, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise IT solutions to Federal Government agencies. We help agencies modernize mission-critical systems by implementing secure, scalable, cloud-native technologies that enable advanced analytics, operational excellence, and data-driven decision making.</p><p>Position Summary</p><p>VERSA Integrated Solutions is seeking a highly motivated Data Engineer to design, build, optimize, and maintain enterprise data platforms supporting Federal Government customers. The Data Engineer develops robust ETL/ELT pipelines, cloud-based data integration solutions, and enterprise data repositories that support business intelligence, artificial intelligence, reporting, and operational analytics.</p><p>The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Data Architects, AI/ML Engineers, Database Administrators, Software Developers, Cloud Engineers, and Business Analysts to ensure high-quality, secure, and scalable data solutions.</p><p>Position Objectives</p><p>The Data Engineer will:</p><ul><li>Design enterprise data pipelines.&bull; Integrate structured and unstructured data sources.&bull; Support cloud data modernization initiatives.&bull; Improve enterprise data quality.&bull; Enable analytics and AI initiatives.&bull; Automate data processing workflows.</li></ul><p>Major Duties &amp; Responsibilities</p><p>Data Pipeline Development</p><ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines.&bull; Integrate internal and external data sources.&bull; Automate ingestion, transformation, and validation processes.&bull; Optimize data movement across enterprise platforms.&bull; Monitor pipeline performance and reliability.</li></ul><p>Cloud Data Engineering</p><p>Support enterprise cloud platforms including:</p><ul><li>Azure Data Factory&bull; Azure Synapse Analytics&bull; Azure Data Lake&bull; Microsoft Fabric&bull; AWS Glue&bull; AWS Redshift&bull; Databricks</li></ul><p>Develop cloud-native data integration solutions supporting modernization initiatives.</p><p>Data Integration</p><ul><li>Develop APIs supporting enterprise integrations.&bull; Process structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.&bull; Build real-time and batch processing solutions.&bull; Support streaming technologies such as Apache Kafka and Azure Event Hub.</li></ul><p>Data Quality</p><ul><li>Validate incoming datasets.&bull; Develop automated quality checks.&bull; Monitor completeness and accuracy.&bull; Resolve data anomalies.&bull; Implement data lineage and audit capabilities.</li></ul><p>Analytics Support</p><p>Provide data services supporting:</p><ul><li>Power BI&bull; Tableau&bull; AI/ML models&bull; Executive dashboards&bull; Predictive analytics&bull; Operational reporting</li></ul><p>DevSecOps</p><p>Collaborate with engineering teams to:</p><ul><li>Automate deployments&bull; Implement Infrastructure as Code&bull; Support CI/CD pipelines&bull; Improve monitoring and observability&bull; Secure enterprise data environments</li></ul><p>Required Technical Skills</p><p>Languages</p><ul><li>Python&bull; SQL&bull; Spark&bull; PySpark&bull; PowerShell</li></ul><p>Cloud</p><ul><li>Azure&bull; Azure Data Factory&bull; Azure Synapse&bull; Azure SQL&bull; Azure Storage&bull; Microsoft Fabric</li></ul><p>Databases</p><ul><li>SQL Server&bull; PostgreSQL&bull; Oracle&bull; Snowflake&bull; Databricks</li></ul><p>Tools</p><ul><li>Git&bull; GitHub&bull; Azure DevOps&bull; Terraform&bull; Docker&bull; Kubernetes</li></ul><p>Preferred Skills</p><ul><li>Apache Kafka&bull; Azure Event Hub&bull; REST APIs&bull; JSON/XML&bull; Delta Lake&bull; Data Lakehouse Architecture&bull; AI data preparation&bull; MLOps</li></ul><p>Education</p><p>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline.</p><p>Experience Levels</p><p>Junior (0&ndash;4 Years)</p><ul><li>SQL development&bull; Python programming&bull; ETL fundamentals&bull; Database experience</li></ul><p>Intermediate (5&ndash;9 Years)</p><ul><li>Cloud data engineering&bull; Azure or AWS experience&bull; Production ETL development&bull; API integration</li></ul><p>Senior (10&ndash;14 Years)</p><ul><li>Enterprise cloud modernization&bull; Data platform leadership&bull; Performance optimization&bull; Mentoring junior engineers</li></ul><p>SME (15+ Years)</p><ul><li>Enterprise Data Engineering strategy&bull; Federal modernization leadership&bull; AI-enabled data platforms&bull; Large-scale cloud migration</li></ul><p>Preferred Certifications</p><ul><li>Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate&bull; Databricks Certified Data Engineer&bull; AWS Certified Data Engineer&bull; SnowPro Core&bull; ITIL&reg; Foundation</li></ul><p>Desired Federal Experience</p><p>Experience supporting NIH, CMS, Census Bureau, Commerce, DHS, DOD, or other Federal agencies is highly desirable.</p><p>Security Clearance</p><p>Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher clearance, depending on customer requirements.</p><p>Why Join VERSA?</p><p>Join a team building modern data platforms that enable Federal agencies to leverage artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and enterprise analytics to accomplish mission objectives.</p><p>Equal Employment Opportunity</p><p>VERSA Integrated Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all qualified applicants.</p><p>Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20591</p>

Data Engineer

Quzara LLC

<div><p><b>Job Title: </b>Senior Penetration Tester</p><p><b>
Pay Type</b>: SALARIED EXEMPT</p><p><b>
Location</b>: Hybrid, Washington, DC</p><p><b>
US Citizenship</b>: Required</p><p><b>
Company Overview:</b></p><p>
Quzara LLC, a SBA Certified WOSB, EDWOSB, and 8(a) cybersecurity firm, specializes in compliance advisory, cloud security, and managed security operations. Driven by innovation and dedication, our mission is to secure our clients' digital landscapes. Our services include Federal Security &amp; Compliance, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Advanced Security Analytics, and Cloud Security, among others. Join our team and contribute to a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in the cybersecurity domain<b>.</b></p><p><b>
Summary of Position Role/Responsibilities</b></p><p>
Quzara is looking for a highly experienced and skilled Senior Penetration Tester with specific expertise in Microsoft 365 and Azure Security. The ideal candidate must be able to perform advanced security testing on wired and wireless networks, web-based applications, and computer systems using penetration testing tools, as well as lead and mentor a team of penetration testers. They should have extensive experience with the latest methods and tools for ethical hacking and have a track record of performing penetration tests. Additional responsibilities include performing security audits, analyzing security policies and procedures, and writing comprehensive security assessment reports.</p><p><b>
Essential Functions of the Job</b></p><ul><li>
Plan, create, and execute advanced penetration methods, scripts, and tests for the team, with a focus on Microsoft 365 and Azure Security</li><li>
Assess and test the security of Microsoft 365 environments, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Teams</li><li>
Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on Azure cloud infrastructure and applications</li><li>
Lead and mentor a team of penetration testers, providing guidance and sharing expertise</li><li>
Carry out remote and on-site testing of client networks and infrastructure to expose security weaknesses</li><li>
Simulate security breaches to assess a system's relative security</li><li>
Create detailed reports and recommendations based on findings, including uncovered security issues and associated risk levels</li><li>
Present findings, risk assessments, and conclusions to management and other relevant parties</li><li>
Maintain advanced knowledge of networking, cryptography, reverse engineering, web applications, operating systems, databases, and wireless technologies</li><li>
Possess expertise in various scripting and programming languages, including Python, SQL, C/C++, JavaScript, PHP, Java, and Ruby</li><li>
Provide strong written and oral communication skills to effectively convey assessment results and potential weaknesses</li></ul><p><b>
Marginal Functions of the Job</b></p><ul><li>
Other duties as assigned</li></ul><p><b>
Normal Work Schedule</b></p><p>
This is a full-time<b><i> </i></b>REMOTE<b><i> </i></b>position. Standard business hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (<b>eastern time zone</b>). Additional time outside of these hours may be needed to complete the essential functions of the job.</p><p><b>
Education, Training, and Experience</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of experience in cybersecurity. Additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.</li><li>
7 years minimum of work experience directly related to Red Team assessments, and penetration testing (intranet, internet, web, wireless, social engineering), with a focus on Microsoft 365 and Azure Security</li><li>
Expertise with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Java, Perl, etc)</li><li>
Proficiency with penetration testing tools (Kali Linux, Binwalk, Burp, etc)</li><li>
Experience acting as a Subject Matter Expert or team lead, providing guidance to others</li><li>
Proven track record of reviewing cybersecurity vulnerabilities for risk and relevance</li><li>
Experience in planning mitigations for systems vulnerabilities/li&gt;</li><li>
Exceptional communication skills; able to successfully communicate with management personnel, technical personnel, and third parties</li></ul><p><b>
Specific Requirements and Other Required Licenses, Certifications</b></p><ul><li>
One or more of the following certifications: OSCP, OSWP, GPEN, GWAPT, OSCE, OSEE, GXPN, MS-500 (Microsoft 365 Security Administration), AZ-500 (Azure Security Technologies)</li><li><b>
US Citizenship is required for this position.</b></li><li><b>
Required for this role is the ability to obtain a federal security clearance.</b></li></ul><p><b>
EEO Statement</b></p><p>
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an e Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.</p></div>

Senior Penetration Tester

Parsons

<div>In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!<br>
<p></p>
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what&rsquo;s possible.<p></p><p><b><br>
Job Description:</b></p><p>
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented <b>Senior Data Scientist / AI Specialist (Palantir &ndash; Foundry) </b>to join our team! The Air Force Mission Assurance (MA) Construct Support Team requires highly specialized technical, analytical, and investigative support services. In this role you will get to execute the role of Data Platform User Experience and Application Designer, Data Collection and Entry by designing the user interface and experience of a data collection platform. You will provide data platform enablement and analytical support to ensure that MA business process workflows are scalable, maintainable, and decision-relevant.</p><p></p><p><b>
What You'll Be Doing:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Will execute the role of Data Platform User Experience and Application Designer, Data Collection and Entry by designing the user interface and experience of a data collection platform, specifically focusing on making the process of entering data as intuitive and efficient as possible for users, ensuring accurate data capture and minimizing errors</p></li><li><p>
Maintain documentation, training materials, and knowledge transfer processes to support Air Force personnel.</p></li><li><p>
Provide ongoing system maintenance, enhancement, and performance optimizations</p></li><li><p>
Capability development, integration with DoD MA systems and Dept of AF Data Fabric systems to ensure USAF MA Enterprise data system of record capabilities are maintained.</p></li><li><p>
Work with the requirement business owners to understand needs and translate requirements into technical specifications and deliverables.</p></li><li><p>
Analytical Support to Mission Assurance Activities</p></li><li><p>
Enterprise Platform Coordination and Advocacy Support</p></li><li><p>
Data Architecture Review, Evolution, Stewardship, and Process Support</p></li><li><p>
Workflow Data Platform Enablement, Sustainment, and Automation</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
What Required Skills You'll Bring:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance</p></li><li><p>
10+ years of related experience and a Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience</p></li><li><p>
Apply advanced analytics, AI/ML, and statistical methods to derive insights from complex mission data sets, including design, development, evaluation, and application of AI- and ML-based analytical methods to support MA use cases.
</p></li><li><p>Translation of analytical and AI-driven insights into decision-relevant products for senior leaders and MA stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>
Ability to implement, sustain, and scale MA data workflows, analytical models, and decision-support tools</p></li><li><p>
Align MA data workflows with evolving MA processes, governance requirements, and decision-support needs</p></li><li><p>
Configure Government-directed data platform capabilities to enable MA data analysis, monitoring, reporting, and automation</p></li><li><p>
Implement, sustain, and continuously improve MA&ndash;related business process workflows, including coordination workflows, governance preparation workflows</p></li><li><p>
Experience working in Palantir Foundry&rsquo;s data integration and platform application</p></li></ul><p><b><br>
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Foundry Application Developer certification</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Security Clearance Requirement:</b></p>
None<p></p>
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.<p></p>
The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what&rsquo;s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.<p></p>
Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00<p></p>
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!<p></p>
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.<p></p>
We truly invest and care about our employee&rsquo;s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest&mdash;APPLY TODAY!<p></p><div>
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.</div></div>
<br><div><div><div>COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS</div></div><div><div><div><br>
Financial Wellness</div><div><br>
We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.</div></div><div><div>
Work Life Harmony</div><div><br>
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.</div></div><div><div>
Career Development</div><div><br>
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.</div></div><div><div><br>
Veteran Support</div><div><br>
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.</div></div><div><div>
Mind &amp; Body</div><div><br>
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.</div></div><div><div>
Health</div><div><br>
Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.</div></div></div></div><p></p>

Senior Data Scientist and AI Specialist

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