Data/AI Solution Architect (TS/SCI + Poly)

<p>Description</p>

<p>The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company is seeking a Data AI/Solution Architect with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Tysons Corner, VA.  Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company, our benefits, and our $25,000 referral program.</p>

<p>THE PROJECT</p>

<p>The DarkStar Group's team provides tactical data engineering solutions. We embed skilled Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and ETL Developers directly into intelligence analyst groups to be their go-to data wranglers.  We develop new tools, code, and services to execute data engineering activities.  Our engineers work to collect, process, and feed analytic tools, turning data into intelligence in response to immediate mission needs, with direct impact on real world situations.  You will see your work used here on a daily basis, and you'll have the opportunity to support a variety of Sponsor mission organizations and mission partner organizations.</p>

<p>This is a time of development and growth on the program, with an increasing number of missions being supported.  The work is high impact and important, and the customer moves quickly.  The environment is fast-paced, flexible, and open to innovation - you'll have more latitude here in choosing how to achieve results than on many other projects.  The customer cares more about what you can do as opposed to your years of experience, and work hours are typically quite flexible - roll up your sleeves, get things done, and no one cares much about the specific hours that you work.  The work space itself is also quite nice, and there is an excellent cafeteria!</p>

<p>The tech stack on this team is rather huge and includes Python (Pandas, numpy, scipy, scikit-learn, standard libraries, etc.), Python packages that wrap Machine Learning (packages for NLP, Object Detection, etc.), Linux, AWS/C2S, Apache NiFi, Spark, pySpark, Hadoop, Kafka, ElasticSearch, Solr, Kibana, neo4J, MariaDB, Postgres, Docker, Puppet, and many others. </p>

<p>Work on this program takes place in Chantilly, VA, McLean, VA and in various field offices throughout Northern VA (we cannot support remote work) and requires a TS/SCI + Polygraph clearance (acceptable to this customer).</p>

<p>THE ROLE</p>

<ul>
<li>As a Data/AI Solution Architect, you will be thrust into the forefront of technological innovation, where your expertise will shape the future of Generative AI (GenAI) tools. Your role demands a mastery in designing, architecting, and prototyping AI solutions that are versatile enough to be deployed across various platforms. Your proficiency in Python will be crucial, and you will also be expected to have a robust understanding of system design and architecture, particularly in crafting microservice architectures. Your ability to navigate and manipulate databases using SQL will be required, as will your proficiency with GenAI and LLM models, which are essential for the data science and engineering aspects of your role.</li>
<li>In this position, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technical solutions that meet the needs of mission stakeholders. Your responsibility extends to the creation of GenAI agents capable of synthesizing information from diverse inputs and data corpuses. Ensuring traceability of the generated information back to its source will be a critical aspect of your work. Moreover, you will develop searchable source metadata catalogues, enhancing the accessibility and organization of information. A key part of your role will involve implementing verification processes to prevent AI hallucination, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of content produced by AI agents.</li>
<li>To excel in this role, experience with AWS cloud architecture will be highly beneficial, as many of the systems you'll be prototyping will be cloud-based. While not mandatory, knowledge of Java will serve as a valuable asset in your toolkit. You will be expected to navigate the complexities of AI model implementation in a mission-driven environment and your ability to innovate and prototype AI agents across multiple platforms will be crucial, as will your commitment to maintaining the veracity of the information generated by these systems. Your success in this role will be defined by your technical acumen, your ability to work collaboratively within a team, and your drive to push the boundaries of what is possible with AI technology.</li>
</ul>

<p>Required Skills</p>

<ul>
<li>Design, architect, and prototype generative AI tools deployable on multiple platforms</li>
<li>Strong python skills</li>
<li>System design and architecture</li>
<li>Microservice architecture development</li>
<li>SQL</li>