Chief Data/AI Engineer

Location: Arlington, Virginia, United States; on-site

Salary: $97,000–$181,000 per year

Company

hirify.global develops and supports enterprise data and AI solutions across applicable security environments.

What you will do

• Oversee enterprise data engineering and operations support across security enclaves.
• Prepare, maintain, and execute the Enterprise Data Engineering and Operations Plan governing the WDP data lifecycle.
• Coordinate data engineering, data operations, data tooling, and data governance activities.
• Establish engineering standards, lead technical reviews, and ensure data component integration across the platform.
• Analyze platform performance, recommend improvements, and manage technical risks.
• Develop platform evolution roadmaps, define effectiveness metrics, mentor junior engineers, and represent data engineering in leadership forums.

Requirements

• Secret security clearance required.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Bachelor’s degree and experience aligned with the applicable level: Junior, Journeyman, or Senior.
• Professional proficiency in English and strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and a self-starter mindset.

Nice to have

• Cloud+, GSEC, Security+, or SSCP certification for Junior/Journeyman roles.
• SecurityX/CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CCSP, or CISSP certification for Senior roles.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with employer contributions.
• 401(k) or IRA retirement plan with matching contributions.
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and public holidays.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Office-based work with occasional loud-noise environments and up to 10% travel.