ATO Automation Engineer (Linthicum, MD)

**Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED** Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.


Telework: None


Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• 8 years of applicable professional experience.

Job Description:

• As part of the Secure the Enterprise initiative, develop capabilities to shift from the current manual system security evaluation and authorization process to a new model that emphasizes automation, streamlined processes and approvals, continuous monitoring and assessment, and network data gathering across the entire life cycle of a project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• This position will provide application engineering support to evaluate the utility and effectiveness of large language models in the ATO process.
• Successful candidates will have significant expertise with development operations, including containerization and container orchestration; and/or significant expertise in integrating large language models within existing business processes.
• While deep experience in one discipline is sufficient to begin, the candidate must ultimately demonstrate the technical ability and willingness to master the complementary field.

Required Experience:

• Kubernetes
• ECS within the AWS ecosystem
• GenAI experience
• Risk Management Framework

Salary: $225,000 - $235,000 annually


Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents - available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match - immediate vesting.


Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.


Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a full time position