IT Systems Engineer (AI/Azure)

TL;DR

IT Systems Engineer (AI/Azure): Designing, building, and deploying AI, BI, and process-automation solutions within a government-contracting environment with an accent on Azure infrastructure, RAG-based AI agents, and enterprise system integration. Focus on delivering production-grade automation for aftermarket services, ensuring compliance with CMMC and NIST 800-171 standards.

Location: Must be a US Citizen (NOFORN requirement). Remote role within the United States.

Salary: $113,000 – $169,000

Company

A leading marine defense contractor providing power systems and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and other military branches with a 150-year legacy.

What you will do

• Design and deploy AI agents using RAG, tool use, and human-in-the-loop controls.
• Build BI dashboards and automated reporting using data from Oracle, HFM, and Salesforce.
• Architect and operate production workloads in Microsoft Azure, including compute, storage, and networking.
• Develop process-automation solutions for order processing, compliance checks, and pricing.
• Establish CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices for reliable deployments.
• Ensure all solutions meet strict security and compliance requirements, including CMMC and NIST 800-171.

Requirements

• US Citizenship required (proof of citizenship needed for NOFORN access).
• 5+ years of experience in IT, software, or automation development.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (compute, storage, networking, identity).
• Demonstrated experience deploying AI agents into production (RAG, function calling).
• Proficiency with REST API design, Git, CI/CD, and containerization (Docker).
• Experience building BI dashboards and data models from ERP/CRM systems.

Nice to have

• Experience with Azure Government Cloud (GCC-High, FedRAMP).
• Programming skills in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and C#/.NET.
• Familiarity with AI frameworks like LangChain, Semantic Kernel, or AutoGen.
• Experience in manufacturing, defense, or maritime environments.
• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Opportunities for professional training and development.