AI Data Pipeline Engineer with Security Clearance

Kavaliro is seeking an AI Data Pipeline Engineer to design and optimize secure, scalable pipelines that move structured and unstructured data into AI processing services and vector databases. This position requires strong expertise in data engineering, AI integration, and performance optimization to support rapid AI workflows. Responsibilities: • Develop pipelines using AWS Glue, Lambda, Kinesis, Kafka, NiFi, or Airflow. • Integrate pipelines with AI/LLM models via RESTful APIs. • Ensure data quality, caching, and high-speed processing (50-2000 tokens/sec). • Work with system administrators to maintain compliance with security requirements. • Document workflows and support evaluation of AI outputs. Qualifications: • 3+ years in data engineering or AI infrastructure. • Strong skills in AWS services, Kafka/NiFi, JSON, Python, and APIs. • Experience with low-latency pipeline design and optimization. • Desired: familiarity with LlamaIndex, Qdrant, and classification-aware data processing. Clearance Requirement: Must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to pass a CI Polygraph. Applicant MUST hold a permanent U.S. citizenship for this position in accordance with government contract requirements. Location Requirement: This role is based in Reston, VA or Bolling AFB, DC, with 50% onsite and 50% telework. Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.