Sr. AI DevOps Engineer

Salary$129k – $180k

LocationRockville, MD

Work modeon-site

Typefull-time

SenioritySenior

Experience10+ yrs

DepartmentTechnician, Engineer

Company size501–1,000 people

First seenOct 8, 2026 · 3d ago

Verified live1d ago

At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.

10 years of relevant experience

Artificial intelligence and machine learning engineering

Generative AI and large language models

AI solution architecture and systems engineering

AI/ML prototyping, testing, evaluation, performance assessment, and monitoring

Integration and deployment of AI/ML capabilities within approved cloud, application, and infrastructure environments

Responsible AI, information security, privacy, documentation, and technical risk management

10 or more years building software from source, managing third party dynamic libraries, identifying build-time issues and incompatibilities

10 or more years of experience with Databases

10 or more years of experience with Web & Internet Technologies: HTML, XML, JSON, HTTP, CSS, SMTP, DNS, HTTP Cache Expires headers, REST services, OAuth 2, SSL Certificates

10 or more years of experience with installing, configuring, and maintaining local services (daemons)

10 or more years of experience with Operating Systems: Windows Server, Linux, command-line shell; installation of software; packages; editors; configuration; revision control of configuration

10 or more years of experience with Scripting Languages: RUBY, SHELL, PERL, BASH, Powershell, Python

10 or more years of experience with Version Control Tools such as Git, TFS, CVS, SVN

10 or more years of experience configuring, managing, and supporting Application/Web Servers such as Apache HTTPD, NGINX, Java containers

10 or more years of experience with Cloud Build and Release Engineering / DevOps, (AWS, Azure)

10 or more years of experience with AWS Services: EC2, S3, CloudFront, Cloud Watch, SQS, ELB, VPC, RDS, IAM, Cloud Formation, Cloud trail

10 or more years of experience with Linux/Unix system-level tools such as LogRotate, Cron, user/group permissions model, services

10 or more years of experience in Support role, working with other application and Ops teams in resolving issues/incidents

Experience applying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Knowledge of database systems and cloud platforms

Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet project deadlines

Attention to detail and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality software

Skills

Git

TFS

CVS

SVN

Apache HTTPD

NGINX

Java containers

AWS

Azure

EC2

CloudFront

Cloud Watch

SQS

ELB

VPC

RDS

IAM

Cloud Formation

Cloud trail

HTML

XML

JSON

HTTP

CSS

SMTP

DNS

REST

OAuth 2

SSL

RUBY

SHELL

PERL

BASH

Powershell

Python

Windows Server

Linux

command-line shell

LogRotate

Cron

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Short term disability

Long term disability

Continuing education assistance

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Wellness benefits

Legal insurance

Pet insurance

Commuter benefits

Requirements

Location: Rockville, MD Travel: Possibly across US Required Clearance: Ability to obtain Public Trust Job Type: Full Time Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred Required Experience: 10 years of relevant experience Degrees may be substituted for years of experience: 8 years of experience

Description

PingWind is seeking a Senior AI DevOps Engineer with a strong emphasis on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to join the PingWind team supporting Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s (AHRQ) Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning strategy in Rockville, MD. As a Senior AI DevOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of AHRQ applications and products. Your responsibilities will include providing application and feature development leadership, coordinating with developers, developing reusable code to enable rapid development, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software and infrastructure to our stakeholders and users.

Responsibilities

• Create and support effective continuous integration pipelines

• Implement, install, upgrade, troubleshoot, and manage the configuration and maintenance of servers and networks within the client’s environment

• Collaborate with various groups to manage all aspects of the systems, including but not limited to troubleshooting, configuration, DNS, hostnames, networking, Web service client configuration, VM installation / patches / upgrades, deployment, dynamic and static analysis tools, and Incident Management

• Collaborate with stakeholders and users in requirement development activities

• Provide application and feature development and infrastructure, working with the Software Architect to plan projects for the team

• Coordinate with Developers and DBAs during development, enhancement, and ongoing maintenance of applications

• Participate in Agile scrum ceremonies to facilitate development and hold team accountable to product roadmap

• Develop reusable code to automate processes and enable rapid development

• Write clean, efficient, and scalable code following best practices

• Monitor infrastructure and application performance

• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance

• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to standards

• Implement security and data protection measures

• Document technical specifications and development processes

• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends

• Provide cross training and mentorship for the team on industry standards and best practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field

• 10 years of relevant experience

• Artificial intelligence and machine learning engineering

• Generative AI and large language models

• AI solution architecture and systems engineering

• AI/ML prototyping, testing, evaluation, performance assessment, and monitoring

• Integration and deployment of AI/ML capabilities within approved cloud, application, and infrastructure environments

• Responsible AI, information security, privacy, documentation, and technical risk management

• 10 or more years building software from source, managing third party dynamic libraries, identifying build-time issues and incompatibilities

• 10 or more years of experience with Databases

• 10 or more years of experience with Web & Internet Technologies: HTML, XML, JSON, HTTP, CSS, SMTP, DNS, HTTP Cache Expires headers, REST services, OAuth 2, SSL Certificates

• 10 or more years of experience with installing, configuring, and maintaining local services (daemons)

• 10 or more years of experience with Operating Systems: Windows Server, Linux, command-line shell; installation of software; packages; editors; configuration; revision control of configuration

• 10 or more years of experience with Scripting Languages: RUBY, SHELL, PERL, BASH, Powershell, Python

• 10 or more years of experience with Version Control Tools such as Git, TFS, CVS, SVN

• 10 or more years of experience configuring, managing, and supporting Application/Web Servers such as Apache HTTPD, NGINX, Java containers

• 10 or more years of experience with Cloud Build and Release Engineering / DevOps, (AWS, Azure)

• 10 or more years of experience with AWS Services: EC2, S3, CloudFront, Cloud Watch, SQS, ELB, , VPC, RDS, IAM, , Cloud Formation, , Cloud trail,

• 10 or more years of experience with Linux/Unix system-level tools such as LogRotate, Cron, user/group permissions model, services

• 10 or more years of experience in Support role, working with other application and Ops teams in resolving issues/incidents

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

• Knowledge of database systems and cloud platforms

• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet project deadlines

• Attention to detail and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality software

About Pingwind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA HUBZone Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com

Benefits

Our benefits include:

· Eleven Federal Holidays

· Paid Time Off accrued each pay period

· Parental Leave

· Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution

· Dental and Vision Insurance

· Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

· Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance

· 401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule

· Continuing education assistance

· Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

· Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts

· Employee Assistance Program

· Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)

· 529 College Savings Plan

· Legal Insurance

· Pet Insurance

Salary Range

$129k-$180K

Legal

The pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) job responsibilities, education, certifications, experience, as well as internal equity mapping and alignment with market data, or other applicable laws.

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.

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