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Ignite Digital Services

Ignite Digital Services

Strategic consulting for organizational transformation

Mid AI/ML Engineer

Full-Time
$115k/yr

+ Education stipends + Referral bonuses

Mid
Bachelor's
Washington, DC, USA
Hybrid

On-client-site work with potential for hybrid telework in the National Capital Region.

No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Deep experience building large language model-based systems and retrieval-augmented generation architectures.
  • Strong proficiency with machine learning operations tools such as MLflow, Kubeflow, and Airflow.
  • Advanced scripting proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or Rust.
  • Expertise deploying models on Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Ability to work independently with broad responsibilities.
  • A Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of professional artificial intelligence and machine learning experience.
  • Applicants must be eligible for Secret or Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information access and must meet government security investigation requirements.
Responsibilities
  • Independently develop and optimize machine learning models, pipelines, and platform components.
  • Build retrieval-augmented generation architectures and high-performing inference systems.
  • Create scalable infrastructure to support training, experimentation, and deployment.
  • Lead the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning models into production systems.
  • Conduct advanced troubleshooting and performance tuning.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to accelerate mission-driven insights.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with scientific datasets or multi-domain research workflows.
  • Familiarity with Amazon Web Services Bedrock, Databricks, vector databases, or comparable technologies.
  • A strong foundation in prompt engineering or artificial intelligence agents.
  • Experience working with federal clients.
  • Intermediate certifications such as Certified Cloud Security Professional, Cybersecurity Framework Reference, Federal Information Technology Security Professional-Manager, GIAC Security Essentials, Security+, or Systems Security Certified Practitioner.
  • Advanced certifications such as SecurityX/CASP+, GIAC Cloud Security Automation, GIAC Security Leadership, or Certified Information Systems Security Professional.

About the company

Ignite Digital Services

Ignite Digital Services

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Atlas Executive Consulting helps organizations run more smoothly by forming cross-functional teams of strategists, data architects, business analysts, and operations experts to tackle organizational challenges. They diagnose problems, analyze data, design improvements, and implement operational changes through ongoing, collaborative engagements that relieve leadership stress and let clients focus on their mission. The firm combines disciplined, practical execution from veterans of large firms with the agility of small teams, emphasizing honesty, service, partnership, and quality. Their goal is to deliver reliable process improvements and operational capabilities that support business leaders and operations teams navigating uncertainty.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

North Charleston, South Carolina

Founded

2006

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What believers are saying

  • May 2026 Tradewinds recognition opens doors inside CDAO and Department of War buying channels.
  • Snowflake partnership supports cross-sell into secure analytics, migration, and governed data sharing.
  • Updated 2026 website and news cadence show active go-to-market execution and hiring momentum.

What critics are saying

  • Federal contracting concentration exposes revenue to procurement delays and award protests in 2027.
  • HigherGov shows no recent prime awards, limiting visible backlog and growth proof.
  • Awardable status alone never guarantees task orders; competitors win implementation work instead.

What makes Ignite Digital Services unique

  • May 7, 2026 Tradewinds Awardable status validates defense procurement readiness.
  • September 30, 2025 Snowflake Select Tier status strengthens public-sector data cloud credibility.
  • March 2, 2026 refreshed brand identity signals a disciplined federal-services positioning.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

Professional Development Budget

Employee Referral Bonus

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

GovCon Wire
Nov 12th, 2021
Atlas Executive Consulting, LLC signs new client U.S. Navy

Atlas Executive Consulting has won a potential $241.9 million contract from the U.S. Navy to analyze data and conduct financial reviews for Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic.