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What will you do at NetSage?

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Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems Integration Engineer to lead the integration and sustainment of an advanced knowledge management platform that leverages AI-driven automation to enhance mission operations.

In this role, you will

define system architecture, oversee integration efforts, manage deployment strategies, and ensure the delivery of secure, reliable, and scalable capabilities. The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive systems engineering experience, a strong understanding of software development and integration practices, and the ability to coordinate tasks across technical teams throughout the system development lifecycle. Please consider applying if you meet the following qualifications.
Required

Qualifications

TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Systems Engineering or a related field and nine (9) years of relevant experience. Also acceptable are a Doctoral degree (PH.D.) and five (5) years or a Master of Science (M.S.) degree and seven (7) years of relevant experience.
Experience leading the integration of AI-enabled systems, knowledge management platforms, or automation initiatives.
Experience with Agile software development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
Strong understanding of systems integration, software architecture, and the system development lifecycle.
Strong understanding of systems validation, verification, testing, and lifecycle sustainment processes.

Which skills does this role require?

Systems integrationArtificial intelligenceKnowledge managementAutomationSystem architectureAgile software developmentCI/CD pipelinesSoftware architectureSystems validationVerificationTestingLifecycle sustainmentAI Systems IntegrationKnowledge ManagementSystem ArchitectureAgileCI/CDSystems EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentTS/SCIPolygraphNational SecurityCyber ExpertiseSystems ValidationLifecycle Sustainment

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