Top 2789 Data architect Jobs in Fairfax Va

Lead AI/ML Engineer
IP Network Solutions Inc. —Ashburn, VA
- From $175,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Master's degree
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Senior Data Engineer
General Dynamics Information Technology —Falls Church, VA
- $147,292 - $199,278 a year
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- No travel
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
Solution Architect/Technical Project Manager
CGI Group, Inc. —Fairfax, VA
- $113,400 - $245,500 a year
- Azure
- System design
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Mid SW Developer
CGI Group, Inc. —Fairfax, VA
- $70,800 - $156,700 a year
- Computer Science
- System design
- Research
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Senior AWS Cloud Architect
CGI Group, Inc. —Fairfax, VA
- $80,600 - $198,400 a year
- Writing skills
- Office
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (SENIOR)
Peraton —McLean, VA
- $104,000 - $166,000 a year
- Remote
- Bachelor of Science
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Travel
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Program Manager, Tactical Uncrewed Air Systems
The AIRO Group —McLean, VA
- $150,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Office
- Business development
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Enterprise Infrastructure Architect
Network Designs Inc. —Washington, DC
- $155,000 - $180,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Microsoft Excel
- Azure
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Director of R&D, TS/SCI clearance
Prominent Edge —Washington, DC
- $170,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Azure
- DevOps
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sr. Software Engineer
Embedded Alliance —Gaithersburg, MD
- $160,000 - $192,000 a year
- Full-time
- Azure
- 6 years
- Computer Science
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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DevSecOps Engineer
Thales —Arlington, VA
- $114,000 - $198,360 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Azure
- Computer Science
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Chief Systems Architect
Leidos —Gaithersburg, MD
- $154,050 - $278,475 a year
- Full-time
- Azure
- Doctoral degree
- System design
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Lead Data Scientist
Association of American Medical Colleges —Washington, DC
- $140,250 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- SQL
- Analysis skills
- Children
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) / Digital Engineer - Junior
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc —Suitland-Silver Hill, MD
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- Java
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Salesforce Operations Analyst III (Salesforce Administrator)
Airlines Reporting Corporation —Arlington, VA
- $81,200 - $129,900 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Oracle
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Work from home
DevOps Automation Engineer III
Airlines Reporting Corporation —Arlington, VA
- $93,400 - $149,400 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer science
- Azure
- Computer Science
- Work from home
Senior Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer
Leidos —Bethesda, MD
- $131,300 - $237,350 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
2d
Sr Databricks Data Engineer
Deloitte —McLean, VA
- $137,500 - $193,600 a year
- Full-time
- Azure
- Management
- Computer Science
13d
Senior Data Engineer | Remote
TalentBurst, Inc. —Reston, VA
- Contract
- Remote
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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17h
Sr Databricks Data Engineer
Deloitte —Arlington, VA
- $137,500 - $193,600 a year
- Full-time
- Azure
- Management
- Computer Science
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Lead AI/ML Engineer

IP Network Solutions Inc.
Ashburn, VA

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Job Details

Part-time
From $175,000 a year

Qualifications

AI models
Containerization systems
Top Secret Clearance
Software engineering
Data transformation pipeline development
Team leadership
AI platforms (beyond public GPTs)
Master's degree
Databases
Machine learning cloud services
Machine intelligence
Docker
Bachelor's degree
Model deployment
SDKs
Azure Machine Learning
APIs
Cloud Architecture Design (Architecture design skills)
DevOps automation
Machine learning libraries
AI
Project leadership
Machine learning frameworks
MLOps
Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

IP Network Solutions an IT Solutions and Government Contracting company is seeking a Lead AI/ML Engineer to lead the design and development of AI models, optimizing inference pipelines for performance, accuracy, and ethical compliance for our US Customs & Border Protection customer.

Location: Ashburn, VA

Hybrid / On-site as required (CBP operational environment)
Must be eligible to support U.S. CBP systems

Employment Type

Full-Time

Clearance Requirement

Top Secret (ability to obtain required DHS/CBP suitability check as well)

Position Overview

IP Network Solutions (IPNS) is seeking a Lead AI/ML Engineer to design, develop, and deploy a mission-critical, operationally ready artificial intelligence and machine learning solution in support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This role will lead technical architecture, model development, and production deployment of AI/ML capabilities that enhance CBP’s operational effectiveness, situational awareness, and decision-making across mission environments.

The Lead AI/ML Engineer will bridge data science, software engineering, and operational requirements, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, explainable, and compliant with DHS, CBP, and federal AI governance standards.

Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership

Serve as the technical lead for AI/ML solution development, from concept through operational deployment and sustainment
Translate CBP mission needs and operational use cases into scalable AI/ML architectures
Lead model selection, training, evaluation, and optimization for real-world mission performance
Establish best practices for MLOps, CI/CD pipelines, model monitoring, and lifecycle management

AI/ML Development & Deployment

Design and implement machine learning, deep learning, and/or NLP models supporting CBP operational missions
Develop data pipelines for structured and unstructured data ingestion, labeling, feature engineering, and model training
Ensure models are production-ready, performant, and resilient in constrained or high-availability environments
Implement explainability, bias mitigation, and model validation to support trustworthy AI

Security, Compliance & Governance

Ensure AI/ML solutions comply with DHS, CBP, NIST, and federal cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, RMF)
Support Authority to Operate (ATO) activities by providing technical documentation, security artifacts, and risk mitigation strategies
Incorporate privacy-by-design and data protection controls consistent with federal requirements
Support Responsible AI practices aligned with DHS AI Strategy and OMB guidance

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with CBP stakeholders, product owners, analysts, and operational users to refine requirements
Mentor junior engineers and data scientists across AI/ML and software engineering disciplines
Coordinate with cybersecurity, cloud, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless integration
Provide technical briefings and demonstrations to government leadership and program stakeholders

Required QualificationsEducation & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field (Master’s preferred)
8+ years of experience in software engineering or data science, with 5+ years focused on AI/ML
2+ years in a technical lead or architect role supporting enterprise or mission systems

Technical Skills

Strong proficiency in AI Technology: Vertex AI Gemini 3, google-cloud-AIplatform SDK Scikit-learn)
Experience with cloud-based AI/ML services (AWS, Azure, or GCP), preferably in government environments
Hands-on experience with MLOps, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes)
Experience developing APIs and integrating AI/ML models into operational systems
Knowledge of data engineering tools, databases, and data pipelines

Federal / Mission Experience

Experience supporting federal civilian agencies, DHS, DoD, or law enforcement organizations preferred
Familiarity with CBP operational missions, border security, trade, or enforcement analytics is a strong plus
Experience supporting ATO processes and operating in regulated federal environments

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s in AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related field
Experience with computer vision, NLP, anomaly detection, or predictive analytics
Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures and secure AI system design
Prior experience delivering AI systems from prototype to fielded operational capability

Key Competencies

Mission-focused problem solving
Technical leadership and mentorship
Strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to deliver under regulatory and operational constraints
Commitment to ethical, explainable, and responsible AI

Why IP Network Solutions (IPNS)

At IPNS, you will work on high-impact national security and border protection missions, delivering cutting-edge AI/ML solutions that directly support CBP operators and decision-makers. This role offers the opportunity to shape AI capabilities from inception to operational deployment in a real-world federal mission environment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $175,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

Do you have experience working with MLOps, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes)?

Security clearance:

Top Secret (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ashburn, VA

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