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Agile Defense

Cybersecurity and IT services for government

AI/ML Data Engineer

Natural Language Processing & LLMsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeArlington County, Arlington, VA, USA$150k - $170k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, information systems, mathematics, or a related technical field is required; equivalent combinations of education, advanced technical certification, and relevant professional experience may be considered.
  • At least 4 years of Python development experience, including application development and Git-based version management, or at least 4 years of front-end TypeScript experience with multi-user production deployments plus at least 2 years of Python proficiency.
  • Demonstrated experience building in new or ambiguous environments with minimal oversight.
  • Must have an active TS/SCI clearance (SCI eligibility).

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deploy Python-based natural language processing and machine learning workflows, including text analytics, topic modeling, embedding-based classification, and entity extraction.
  • Build network analysis and knowledge graph systems, including architectures similar to GraphRAG for complex, multi-source analytic problems.
  • Design and implement collaborative front-end applications in TypeScript that support multiple users in real-time analytic, planning, and decision environments.
  • Build APIs, integrate data feeds, and support end-to-end data application pipelines within secure JS environments.
  • Evaluate emerging tools and methods, adapting customer capabilities for Joint Staff missions with minimal supervision.
  • Provide technical support, documentation, and iterative solution development in partnership with customer personnel and operators.
  • Work as part of an embedded technical team, ensuring solutions align with DoW priorities and mission objectives.
  • Uphold security and access policies while developing in SIPRNet and JWICS environments.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with modern NLP libraries and frameworks, such as Transformers, spaCy, and Hugging Face.
  • Experience designing or using graph databases, GraphML, or other graph-centric analytic tooling.
  • Familiarity with deploying software in secure or classified environments.
  • Experience adapting engineering methods to operational or analytical workflows.
  • Knowledge of DoD data architectures, decision processes, or operational planning cycles.

About the Company

Agile Defense

Cybersecurity and IT services for government

Agile Defense provides IT and cybersecurity services to the U.S. Federal Government, including digital transformation, IT modernization, and a Virtual Security Operations Center (VSOC) to defend against cyber threats. Its services support national security and civilian missions across federal agencies, delivered through various contract vehicles. The company expands its capabilities through acquisitions (IntelliBridge and XOR Security) and focuses on AI-enabled workforce transformation and enterprise IT to enhance government operations. Unlike many suppliers, Agile Defense emphasizes a government-focused portfolio with a multidimensional VSOC and AI-driven workforce upgrades, positioning itself to meet federal security and modernization needs. The goal is to help federal agencies protect data and systems, modernize IT infrastructure, and improve cyber resilience across national security and civilian missions.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Reston, VA
Founded
1998

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