Criterion SystemsCS

Machine Learning Engineer

Criterion Systems is a leading provider of cybersecurity, cloud, and IT modernization solutions for the U.S. federal government, focusing on protecting and advancing critical national missions.

Criterion Systems

Employee count: 201-500

Salary: 118k-120k USD

United States only

Overview

At Criterion Systems, we developed a different kind of business—a company whose real value is a reputation for excellence built upon the collective skills, talents, perspectives, and backgrounds of its people. By accepting a position with Criterion Systems, you will join a group of professionals with a collaborative mindset where we share ideas and foster professional development to accomplish our goals. In addition to our great culture, we also offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, company-sponsored team building events, and advancement opportunities. To find out more about how Criterion can help you take your career to the next level please visit our website: www.criterion-sys.com. Criterion Systems is a Military/Veteran Friendly Company therefore we encourage Veterans to apply.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to provide support for the Department of Labor.

This role is 100% remote and can work anywhere in the Continental United States.

As a Machine Learning (ML) Engineer you will join the team supporting the mission of the Officer of the Chief Information Officer for a Federal government agency. In collaboration with the Program Technical Lead and Artificial Intelligence (AI) team, the candidate will execute projects under the direction of the customer’s AI division leadership. The candidate will provide expertise to perform end-to-end development plus explore innovative applications and techniques in natural language processing, applied ML, and explainable plus privacy-aware Responsible AI/ML

Duties, Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Develop, train, test, and deploy ML models to production with robust monitoring and logging
  • Study and transform data science prototypes, select suitable data sets, and conduct data collection and modeling
  • Perform statistical analysis and tune hyper-parameters to enhance model performance
  • Automate work-flows for data collection, model training, and deployment
  • Implement continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for ML projects
  • Monitor models in production and optimize performance over time
  • Work with data scientists to transition models from development to production
  • Document processes and provide knowledge transfer to other team members or teams
  • Evaluate and apply new tools and technologies to enhance ML operations (MLOps) practices
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and operations teams to deliver solutions

Qualifications

Required Experience, Education, Skills & Technologies:

  • 6+ years experience in developing and deploying ML models at scale
  • Proficiency with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar
  • Experience implementing MLOps principles, including version control and CI/CD
  • Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience with cloud services implementing APIs for model deployment (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Azure ML)
  • Strong programming skills in Python, R, Bash, and/or other related languages for automation
  • Ability to clearly communicate/present technical issues and status to customers
  • Ability to create project documentation (e.g., SOP) and user guidance
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, and SharePoint
  • Experience working in an agile environment, coordinating across multiple teams
  • Ability to execute in a remote work environment
  • Experience with Federal government customers preferred

Preferred Experience, Education, Skills & Technologies

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Highly Desired)
  • Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Highly Desired)
  • Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
  • 7 years of technical experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Management (IM), Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent; IT Solutions management experience preferred.

Clearance:

  • Public Trust
  • Must be US Citizen

Certification

  • N/A

Work Schedule

  • Full-time, remote

Benefits Offered

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Tuition/Training Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.

Pay Rate

  • The projected compensation range for this position is $118,000 - $120,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Criterion Systems considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Criterion Systems, LLC and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination at all levels of our organization. We believe in treating all applicants and employees fairly and make employment decisions without regard to any individual’s protected status: race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex/gender, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and mental disability, marital/parental status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), age, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://careers-criterion-sys.icims.com/.

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Salary: 118k-120k USD

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At Criterion Systems, we are at the forefront of technological innovation, pioneering advancements in cybersecurity and IT solutions to safeguard our nation's most critical missions. Through our groundbreaking work, we are revolutionizing how federal agencies approach cybersecurity, cloud automation, IT infrastructure, and systems engineering. Our approach is rooted in a deep understanding of the evolving digital landscape, enabling us to deliver secure, resilient, and forward-thinking architectures. We leverage cutting-edge technologies and data science to not only address today's challenges but also to anticipate and neutralize the threats of tomorrow. Our commitment to innovation is exemplified by our Criterion Innovation Lab and Centers of Excellence, which are dedicated to exploring and implementing emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Zero Trust frameworks. This focus on continuous improvement and technological superiority ensures that our government partners can operate with confidence in an increasingly complex and contested digital environment.

Since our inception in 2005, Criterion Systems has been driven by a mission to deliver excellence and build a reputation based on the collective expertise of our people. As a key part of Cherokee Federal, we have expanded our capabilities to provide a comprehensive suite of services that empower our clients to achieve their objectives securely and efficiently. Our solutions engineering practices enforce a disciplined and rigorous methodology, integrating modern approaches such as Agile and DevSecOps to build and manage complex systems. We specialize in creating scalable, fault-tolerant, and performant systems that are secure by design. By embracing microservices architecture, APIs, and robust cloud solutions, we help our customers reduce costs, increase efficiency, and maintain a holistic, risk-based security posture. At Criterion Systems, we are not just service providers; we are trusted partners in innovation, dedicated to advancing the technological capabilities of the U.S. government and ensuring its success in the digital age.

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Holidays

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Parental Leave

Paid leave for new parents.

Paid Time Off

Generous paid time off policy.

Long-Term Disability

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