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AI Platform Engineer - TS/SCI with CI Poly

PGTEK · Mc Lean, Fairfax County

Compensation

$140k–$185kper year

$140k$185k

Entry Level

On-siteFull-timeSecurity Operations

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What is Security Operations?

You monitor alerts in a Security Operations Center. When something looks suspicious, you investigate.

This role is for you if you're detail-oriented, catch things others miss, and stay level-headed.

📋About the Role

AI Platform Engineer Location: McLean, VA (Onsite 5 Days per Week) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $125,000 - $185,000 Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Counterintelligence Polygraph Certification Requirement: Current IAM Level II certification meeting DoD 8570 IAT requirements Position Overview We are seeking an experienced AI Platform Engineer to play a critical role in building, m…

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Your roadmap to get this job

Most people finish in 10–18 weeks from zero.

1

Foundation

4–6 wks

▸Get CompTIA Security+

▸Learn networking basics

▸Set up a free home lab

2

Build Skills

4–6 wks

▸Complete TryHackMe SOC Level 1

▸Practice analyzing alerts

▸Learn MITRE ATT&CK

3

Get Hired

2–4 wks

▸Build a lab portfolio

▸Apply to SOC Analyst I roles

▸Interview prep with our team

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