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CACI International Inc

Technical Director/Chief Engineer

CACI International Inc, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Continental US

The Opportunity Provide technical leadership and engineering direction for the organization's AI/ML security initiatives and broader security programs. This senior technical role establishes the technical vision, architecture standards, and engineering practices that ensure the secure development, deployment, and operation of AI/ML systems within complex IT environments. The position bridges technical depth with strategic leadership to drive innovation while maintaining security and compliance.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain the technical vision and architecture for AI/ML security solutions

Define security engineering standards and best practices for machine learning models and AI systems

Lead the technical implementation of secure MLOps pipelines and practices

Provide technical oversight and guidance across multiple security programs and initiatives

Evaluate emerging AI/ML security threats and develop mitigation strategies

Design technical solutions for AI model governance, explainability, and ethical AI

Review complex system designs and architectures for security vulnerabilities

Collaborate with program managers to align technical direction with program objectives

Represent the organization as a technical authority in industry forums and with partners

Mentor senior engineers and architects to build organizational capability

Drive technical innovation while ensuring compliance with security requirements

Qualifications Required

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field

Experience: 12+ years of engineering experience with 6+ years in security engineering or architecture

AI/ML Experience: Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and securing AI/ML systems at scale

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance

Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of machine learning algorithms, AI frameworks, cybersecurity principles, and secure system design

Leadership: Experience providing technical direction to engineering teams on complex projects

Industry Knowledge: Expert understanding of current and emerging threats to AI systems

Desired

Master’s or Ph.D. in relevant field

Security certifications (CISSP, CSSLP, etc.)

ML/AI certifications or specialized academic focus

Research publications in AI security or related fields

Experience with secure cloud architectures for ML workloads

Background in adversarial machine learning research

Experience in defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure sectors

What You Can Expect A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high‑performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers – every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation’s most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground – in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless.

So is ours.

Pay Range $158,000 - $347,600

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

IT Services and IT Consulting

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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