Artificial Intelligence Engineer Specialist

Overview Elevate your career with MANTECH International Corporation. Since 1968, MANTECH has delivered advanced solutions to government intelligence, the Department of Defense, and Federal Civilian sectors. We work in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Join a team focused on national security through cutting-edge technology. Responsibilities Integrate and Extend Core Frameworks: Integrate with and extend the capabilities of the FBI’s AI tool using an installable, modular, and proven agentic AI architecture. Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC): Utilize infrastructure-as-code templates to rapidly compose, configure, and test the agentic system and its tools within the FBI’s designated cloud enclave or hardware footprint. Deploy Generative AI & Foundation Models: Wrap agentic capabilities around the Bureau’s selected generative AI foundation model to deliver a reliable, extensible, and scalable framework across multiple use-cases. Engineer Advanced RAG Store Capabilities: Build and maintain modular Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)–enhanced capabilities, integrating authoritative repositories to guard against AI slop and enforce system guardrails. Adopt, incorporate, and progressively enhance prototype logic into the Agentic Framework to support automated security control reviews and optimize assessment pass rates for SCAs and ISSMs. Deliver fully operational engineering guidance tools to shift security left and minimize the risk of missing security features prior to the formal SAA process. Configure authoring agents that enable cross-functional teams to develop cell-based, first-draft security control implementation statements derived from existing engineering documentation and best practices. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s and/or advanced degree in computer science, business management, or IT-related discipline. Familiarity with generative AI engineering tools, vector databases, Python AI libraries, orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Semantic Kernel, or similar), and cloud-native infrastructure automation tools. Minimum 15 years’ experience with 12 years’ cloud experience, or Master’s degree and 10 years’ cloud experience. Preferred Qualifications Hold at least one of the following certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional, AZ-300/301: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect. Clearance Requirements US Citizenship is required. Must be a US Citizen with an active Top Secret / SCI with Poly clearance. Physical Requirements Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Must be able to communicate effectively with peers and senior personnel. Prolonged periods of computer use and office-related tasks. Compensation and Benefits The projected compensation range for this position is $150,900.00–$268,500.00. Final salary is determined by factors including contract wage determination, relevant experience, skills and competencies, location, education, and certifications. MANTECH offers benefits including health and life insurance, paid time off, holidays, disability, retirement and savings plans, development opportunities, wellness programs, and other benefit options as applicable. MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email with your name and contact information. #J-18808-Ljbffr