Machine Learning (ML) Senior Specialist

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.

Primary 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

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.