Chief Data/AI Engineer

Avalore.ai is seeking a Chief Data/AI Engineer to lead enterprise data engineering and operations support across applicable security enclaves. The role oversees data engineering, operations, tooling, and governance functions; establishes technical standards; manages platform performance and risks; mentors engineers; and develops strategic roadmaps for data platform evolution.

What you'll do:

• The Chief Data/AI Engineer will oversee all enterprise data engineering and operations support, ensuring the delivery of four primary data functions across all applicable security enclaves
• This person will prepare, maintain, and execute the Enterprise Data Engineering and Operations Plan (EDEOP), which governs all aspects of the WDP data lifecycle
• This person will coordinate the activities of the data engineering, data operations, data tooling, and data governance teams to ensure a cohesive and effective data strategy
• This person will establish data engineering standards and best practices, lead technical reviews of data solutions, and ensure integration of data components across the platform
• This person will analyze data platform performance and recommend improvements, manage technical risks related to data engineering, and collaborate with program management to align data solutions with program objectives
• This person will mentor junior data engineers, foster knowledge sharing across data disciplines, and stay current with emerging data technologies and methodologies
• This person will develop strategic roadmaps for data platform evolution, establish metrics to measure data engineering effectiveness, and represent the data engineering function in cross-functional leadership forums

What they're looking for:

• SECRET Security Clearance Required
• Cloud+, GSEC, Security+, or SSCP certification (for Junior/Journeyman roles)
• SecurityX/CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CCSP, CISSP (for Senior roles)
• Junior: 0 - 3 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
• Journeyman: 4 - 7 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
• Senior: 8+ years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
• Good communication skills, self-starter mindset
• Professional proficiency in English is required
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Avalore will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position
• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment)
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time

Benefits:

• Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) (Eligibility requirements apply.)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program (Eligibility requirements apply.)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) (Eligibility requirements apply.)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) (Eligibility requirements apply.)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability (Eligibility requirements apply.)
• Training & Development (Eligibility requirements apply.)
• Employee Assistance Program (Eligibility requirements apply.)