Machine Learning Engineer, ML Runtime & Optimization

H2 Performance Consulting is subject to the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act as a Federal Contractor and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and strives to build a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. Additionally, as mandated under Executive order 12989, H2 is required to verify employment eligibility of selected candidates through the Department of Labor’s - E-Verify.   H2 Performance Consulting (H2) is seeking a Cloud Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE). The Cloud ISSE will join our AWS-based cloud operations team, working alongside AWS DSO Cloud Engineers and ITSM Analysts/ Developers. This role focuses on developing and maintaining a robust cybersecurity architecture for AWS cloud environments, ensuring compliance with DoD standards, and securing cloud services through the system lifecycle. The Cloud ISSE will provide expertise in risk management, artifact development, and security assessments to achieve and maintain authorizations for cloud systems.   The Cloud ISSE responsibilities will include: ​ Develop and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity architecture for AWS cloud environments, ensuring alignment with DoD Instruction 8510.01 and the Navy Risk Management Framework (RMF) Process Guide (RPG). Lead the creation, review, and maintenance of authorization artifacts, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs), within the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS). Conduct NIST 800-53 control assessments, technical security testing, and vulnerability scans using tools like ACAS, STIGs, and AWS-native security services to support Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes. Manage authorization maintenance activities, including annual security reviews, POAM updates, and compliance with ATO stipulations across Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) models. Collaborate with AWS DSO Cloud Engineers to perform security impact analyses for proposed system changes, ensuring secure integration of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and DevSecOps pipelines. Leverage Amazon GuardDuty, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS Security Hub, AWS Cloud Trail, and Splunk for event monitoring, log analysis, and incident response to maintain a secure cloud environment. Establish and maintain inheritance profiles with AWS Cloud Service Providers to streamline compliance and reduce assessment overhead. Support cybersecurity processes, including Command Cyber Readiness Inspections (CCRI), Web Risk Assessments, and other audits, by providing documentation and remediation plans. Work with the ITSM Analyst/Developer team to integrate security findings into Remedy workflows for efficient incident and problem management. Implement and manage security tools like Trellix, Invicti, and Anchore to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with DoD STIGs and security baselines. Provide technical guidance to operations teams on interpreting ACAS and STIG results, ensuring alignment with authorization baselines and secure configurations. Develop and recommend improvements to cybersecurity processes, policies, and tools to enhance efficiency and compliance. Document security configurations, processes, and lessons learned to support audit readiness and team knowledge sharing. Participate in Agile processes, including sprint planning and daily stand-ups, to align security tasks with team objectives. Engage with the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) to promote best practices in cloud security and risk management. Required Qualifications: Minimum of 4 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years focused on cloud security engineering in AWS or similar cloud environments. Proven expertise in achieving and maintaining DoD cloud authorizations under RMF, including artifact development and eMASS management. Hands-on experience with NIST 800-53 control assessments, ACAS scanning, and STIG compliance in cloud environments. Proficiency in using AWS security tools (e.g., AWS Security Hub, Amazon GuardDuty) and Splunk for event monitoring and log analysis. Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Bicep and their security implications in cloud deployments. Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, DoD STIGs) and their application in cloud environments. Experience with security tools such as Trellix, Invicti, or Anchore for vulnerability management. Strong understanding of AWS services, including compute, storage, networking, and identity management, from a security perspective. Minimum SECRET clearance and a DoD 8570 IAM Level II certification (e.g., CISSP, CAP, or Security+ with relevant CE). Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills for collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) for documentation and reporting. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Preferred Qualifications: Experience in operational IT roles (e.g., systems administrator, operations lead, or security analyst) within DoD environments. Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, including securing CI/CD pipelines and GitHub Advanced Security tools (CodeQL, Dependabot, SBOM). Hands-on experience with Remedy for integrating security findings into ITSM workflows. AWS security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect). AWS or other cloud platform experience, demonstrating adaptability to multi-cloud environments. Familiarity with DoD enterprise architectures, particularly Navy or Marine Corps systems. Knowledge of software configuration management, release automation, or cloud migration processes from a security perspective. Qualified candidates may submit their resume to the career section of our company website at http://www.h2pc.com.   All resumes will be reviewed within 5 business days and those candidates we wish to further in the application process will be contacted via email/phone to schedule initial phone screens. 

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid) Clearance Required: Active Secret Position Type: Full-Time We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to support the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Data & Analytics (ODA). The ideal candidate will bring expertise in Databricks, SQL, ETL pipelines, and cloud-based data frameworks to enable enterprise-scale analytics and decision-making. This role will involve designing, building, and orchestrating data pipelines, collaborating with analysts and developers, and implementing CI/CD practices to ensure scalable, reliable, and secure data solutions. Primary Responsibilities: Build, test, and orchestrate data pipelines in Databricks. Design and optimize data structures, schemas, and ETL processes. Translate business use cases into SQL queries, reports, and dashboards. Manage database objects in development environments without impacting production. Automate workflows using Databricks Workflows or the Jobs API. Integrate code into GitHub/GitLab and support CI/CD practices. Diagnose data gaps and quality issues, and design test cases for validation. Collaborate with developers and analysts to synchronize code and ensure reliability. Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Active Secret clearance (required at time of application). Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field. 7+ years of professional experience in data engineering. Expert-level proficiency in Databricks, Apache Spark, and SQL. Experience with ETL tools such as Kafka, Airflow, or AWS Glue. Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and GitHub/GitLab version control. Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting federal or mission-critical analytics programs. Knowledge of data governance and metadata management practices. Familiarity with containerization or orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes). Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future. Active Secret clearance required for this role. Benefits Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience.

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid) Clearance Required: Active Secret Position Type: Full-Time We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Agile Program Manager to support enterprise data and analytics initiatives for our federal client. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Agile program management, stakeholder coordination, and strategic planning. This role will involve leading program execution, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring mission alignment while driving Agile best practices across multiple teams. Strong communication, executive briefing, and risk management skills are essential, along with demonstrated success managing large-scale federal programs. Primary Responsibilities: Lead program management activities across multiple Agile teams to deliver enterprise data and analytics initiatives. Develop, maintain, and track program schedules, milestones, and deliverables. Facilitate Agile ceremonies including PI Planning, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and Stand-ups. Coordinate with stakeholders to define program goals, prioritize backlogs, and ensure strategic alignment. Manage program risks, issues, and dependencies while developing mitigation strategies. Provide program status updates through dashboards, executive briefings, and reports. Support strategic planning by aligning resources, technology, and funding to program objectives. Oversee technical writing, documentation, and action item tracking for leadership reviews. Serve as the primary liaison between BIT, client leadership, and cross-functional delivery teams. Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Active Secret clearance (required at time of application). Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field. 10+ years of program/project management experience in IT or data-focused programs. Strong background in Agile frameworks such as SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban. Demonstrated success managing large-scale federal programs with multiple stakeholders. Proficiency with Agile tools including JIRA, Confluence, and MS Teams. Excellent communication, facilitation, and executive briefing skills. Preferred Qualifications: PMP, SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or PMI-ACP certification. Experience supporting enterprise data and analytics initiatives in federal environments. Knowledge of portfolio-level Agile practices and governance models. Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future. Active Secret clearance required for this role. Benefits Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience.

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid) Clearance Required: Active Secret Position Type: Full-Time We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Scientist to support enterprise data and analytics initiatives for our federal client. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in AI/ML development, advanced analytics, and automation to deliver mission-focused solutions. This role will involve providing technical leadership, developing predictive models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure analytics capabilities are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise objectives. Strong proficiency with Python, AI/ML frameworks, and RPA tools is required. Primary Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership on enterprise analytics and AI/ML solutions. Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models and predictive analytics. Utilize Python, Anaconda, and Jupyter notebooks for modeling and prototyping. Collaborate with Data Engineers to integrate models into scalable data pipelines. Support data governance activities including tagging, metadata management, and secure sharing. Develop RPA solutions to automate business processes. Evaluate and recommend analytics products to ensure mission alignment. Communicate findings through dashboards, data visualizations, and technical reports. Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Active Secret clearance (required at time of application). Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field. 7+ years of professional experience in data science, AI/ML, and advanced analytics. Strong proficiency with Python, Anaconda, and Jupyter notebooks. Expertise in AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn. Experience with RPA tools (UiPath, Automation Anywhere, or Python-based automation). Familiarity with Databricks, Apache Spark, and SQL. Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting federal or regulated environments. Knowledge of MLOps practices for deploying and managing ML models at scale. Background in data governance and enterprise metadata management. Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future. Active Secret clearance required for this role. Benefits Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience.

Help redefine how the DoD makes multi-billion-dollar force-design decisions. In this role, you'll fuse physics-driven simulation, interactive computing, and verified AI code-generation to create next-generation wargaming platforms. If building ultra-low-latency APIs, taming high-volume geospatial data, and leading with clean, production-ready Python gets you fired up, let’s talk. What you’ll do Own the service layer—design, build, and scale FastAPI micro-services and lightning-fast ZeroMQ messaging pipelines running in Kubernetes and bare-metal clusters. Wrangle data at speed & scale—shape and query multi-TB Postgres/PostGIS datasets, orchestrate Redis for sub-millisecond state, and keep everything rock-solid under bursty load. Glue the stack together—expose crisp, well-versioned REST & WebSocket endpoints for the frontend crew and simulation kernel. Ship continuously—automate CI/CD, observability, and security hardening to DoD standards; push to prod with confidence. Lead by doing—drive code reviews, mentor teammates, and set the standard for test coverage and documentation. Why Code Metal? Mission with impact: your APIs become the nervous system of digital battlefields influencing multi-billion-dollar defense acquisitions. Velocity: tight-knit teams, weekly releases, zero bureaucratic drag. Ownership: no passengers—every engineer ships code that matters. Requirements Must-have credentials 4+ years building production backends in modern Python, with deep FastAPI (or equivalent async framework) experience. Proven expertise in ZeroMQ, NATS, Kafka, or similar high-throughput messaging systems. Hands-on with Postgres/PostGIS and Redis in performance-critical workloads. Cloud-native chops—Docker, Kubernetes, and one major provider (AWS, GCP, Azure, or GovCloud). Active Secret clearance or eligibility to obtain one.  Bonus points C++ or Rust skills for bridging high-performance simulation modules. Hardened services for FedRAMP / STIG compliance. Observability mindset—Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry. TS/SCI clearance. Benefits Health care plan with 100% premium coverage, including medical, dental, and vision. 401k with 5% matching. Paid Time Off (Uncapped Vacation, plus Sick & Public Holidays). Flexible hybrid work arrangement. Relocation assistance for qualifying employees.

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