Technical Director/Chief Engineer

CACI International•Washington, DC

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About The Position

Provide technical leadership and engineering direction for the organization's AI/ML security initiatives and broader security programs. This senior technical role establishes the technical vision, architecture standards, and engineering practices that ensure the secure development, deployment, and operation of AI/ML systems within complex IT environments. The position bridges technical depth with strategic leadership to drive innovation while maintaining security and compliance.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
Experience: 12+ years of engineering experience with 6+ years in security engineering or architecture
AI/ML Experience: Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and securing AI/ML systems at scale
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance
Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of machine learning algorithms, AI frameworks, cybersecurity principles, and secure system design
Leadership: Experience providing technical direction to engineering teams on complex projects
Industry Knowledge: Expert understanding of current and emerging threats to AI systems

Nice To Haves

Master's or Ph.D. in relevant field
Security certifications (CISSP, CSSLP, etc.)
ML/AI certifications or specialized academic focus
Research publications in AI security or related fields
Experience with secure cloud architectures for ML workloads
Background in adversarial machine learning research
Experience in defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure sectors

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain the technical vision and architecture for AI/ML security solutions
Define security engineering standards and best practices for machine learning models and AI systems
Lead the technical implementation of secure MLOps pipelines and practices
Provide technical oversight and guidance across multiple security programs and initiatives
Evaluate emerging AI/ML security threats and develop mitigation strategies
Design technical solutions for AI model governance, explainability, and ethical AI
Review complex system designs and architectures for security vulnerabilities
Collaborate with program managers to align technical direction with program objectives
Represent the organization as a technical authority in industry forums and with partners
Mentor senior engineers and architects to build organizational capability
Drive technical innovation while ensuring compliance with security requirements