Machine Learning (ML) Senior Specialist

Peraton • Fort Meade, MD

31d • $146,000 - $234,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Peraton seeks a Machine Learning (ML) Senior Specialist to support Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with DCO AI Cyber Security Support. Location: Fort Meade, MD. In this role, you will design, build, and deploy machine learning models and pipelines within Caspian and JCRS-D environments, ensuring scalable and reproducible ML operations. You will operate as part of the Data Science Team.

Requirements

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.
• Expert proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Experience with MLOps tools (MLflow, Kubeflow, SageMaker)
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with distributed computing (Spark ML)
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines for ML
• Must have AWS/Azure ML certifications
• U.S Citizenship required
• DoD TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI clearance

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field
• 12 years of specific experience
• Certifications (Kubernetes)

Responsibilities

• Design and implement ML pipelines using DevSecOps/CDSO framework
• Build, test, and deploy models within Caspian and JCRS-D platforms
• Create algorithms to identify threat patterns and forecast risk
• Implement MLOps practices for model versioning and monitoring
• Optimize model performance and scalability
• Collaborate with data engineers on production deployment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree