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Lead development of Python-based security automation and AI-enabled software for cybersecurity workflows. | Bachelor's degree and 8+ years Python development experience with U.S. citizenship and security clearance eligibility. | OSC EdgeTech, LLC is seeking a talented Senior Python Developer to join the OSC EdgeTech team. OSC EdgeTech is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI), an Alaska Native Corporation proudly owned by over 9,400 Shareholders. OSC EdgeTech was created to deliver agile, responsive IT solutions to meet the evolving needs of federal and defense customers. OSC EdgeTech streamlines the acquisition process while maintaining the trusted quality, security, and innovation that define OSC Edge. Cook Inlet Region, Inc., also known as CIRI, is one of 12 land-based Alaska Native regional corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). CIRI’s regional boundaries roughly follow the traditional Dena’ina territory of Southcentral Alaska. CIRI was incorporated on June 8, 1972, and is owned today by a diverse group of more than 9,500 Shareholders who live in Alaska and throughout the world. OSC EdgeTech offers excellent benefits for eligible employees. Benefits include paid holidays, paid time off, 401K with employer match, dental, vision, health insurance plans, as well as life and disability benefits. As part of the evaluation process, candidates under consideration may be asked to complete a standardized job-related programming assignment designed to assess technical capabilities relevant to the position. Completion of the assignment does not guarantee an interview. Position Overview The Senior Python Developer (AI/ML) is primarily responsible for driving continued development of Optica Security, the company’s DISA APL-listed STIG compliance and CORA readiness platform. This position is responsible for both Python-based security automation and production AI-enabled software. The position will design and deliver scalable scanner capabilities for large, federated network environments while also integrating local and cloud AI models to automate cybersecurity content ingestion, interpretation, validation, and other labor-intensive product workflows. Major Activities Scanner development. Design, develop, test, and optimize Python-based scanning capabilities that deliver reliable operation and performance at scale across large, segmented, and federated network environments, including deployment in restricted government environments. AI-enabled product engineering. Design and implement production AI capabilities within Optica using local/self-hosted models and cloud-hosted AI services, selecting models and deployment patterns based on security, connectivity, performance, accuracy, and cost requirements. AI-assisted STIG ingestion. Develop and operationalize an AI-assisted process for ingesting and interpreting new and revised DISA STIGs; structuring STIG requirements for use within Optica; identifying and managing organizationally defined parameters; and validating cybersecurity content and mappings. AI-driven process automation. Identify and automate complex manual product and cybersecurity workflows using AI, including document ingestion, structured data extraction, classification, transformation, validation, exception handling, and human-in-the-loop review where appropriate. Establish measurable quality, throughput, accuracy, and cycle-time outcomes for automated workflows. Model integration and orchestration. Integrate and manage local/self-hosted models suitable for disconnected or air-gapped environments as well as cloud model APIs and managed AI platforms. Build maintainable abstractions and orchestration patterns that allow models to be selected or changed based on mission environment and technical requirements. Model evaluation and adaptation. Support the AI/ML model lifecycle, including dataset preparation, model selection, evaluation, prompt and retrieval design, fine-tuning or other model-adaptation techniques when appropriate, inference optimization, validation, and production monitoring. Coverage expansion. Extend Optica’s cybersecurity content coverage beyond operating systems into installed applications, databases, application servers, middleware, and other software layers to provide a more complete view of CORA readiness. Delivery ownership. Plan and execute development work through deployment, stabilization, and resolution of customer findings, communicating status, risks, technical trade-offs, and dependencies clearly to product leadership. Product engineering discipline. Contribute to architecture, code review, automated testing, documentation, observability, secure development practices, and production support consistent with the platform’s DISA APL listing and government compliance requirements. Technical leadership. Operate as a senior engineer on the Optica team, exercising independent technical judgment, informing architecture and prioritization decisions, mentoring developers, and raising engineering standards as the team grows. Work closely with Optica architecture, dashboard, cybersecurity content, product, and customer-facing teams to align scanner output, AI-generated or ingested content, validation workflows, and end-user reporting. Perform other duties as appropriate and as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Understand OSC EdgeTech and mission, values and strategic focus areas and incorporate knowledge into daily activities. Knowledge of software engineering principles, Python development, network architectures, cybersecurity technologies, and regulatory or compliance requirements. Knowledge of dataset preparation, model training concepts, validation, evaluation, inference, model selection, and model adaptation techniques such as fine-tuning. Strong understanding of prompting, retrieval-augmented generation, fine-tuning, or other approaches, including the ability to evaluate whether a model is fit for a production use case. Knowledge of workflow automation, intelligent document processing, data extraction, validation methodologies, and human-in-the-loop review processes. Knowledge of the operational trade-offs among local inference, managed cloud models, security boundaries, latency, cost, model capability, and disconnected or restricted deployment environments. Ability to deliver reliable, high-performance cybersecurity solutions that meet mission requirements in both connected and disconnected operational environments. Ability to analyze existing codebases, make sound technical and architectural decisions, and work independently with minimal supervision. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound business judgment and the ability to assess customer needs, market conditions, and competitive factors. Ability to develop, maintain, and foster effective working relationships with customers to support business objectives and ensure customer satisfaction. Ability to provide business case development and identify opportunities that drive future growth. Ability to work efficiently and effectively, manage multiple priorities, and meet competing deadlines. Ability to demonstrate initiative and commitment to exceeding expectations and achieving business objectives. Strong interpersonal skills: ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff, affiliated-company employees as well as outside business associates; exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others. Superior organizational, follow-up, and detail-oriented skills. Self-motivated and goal-oriented, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, with minimal supervision. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; including thorough knowledge of proper grammar, advanced vocabulary, spelling, editing and proofreading skills. Proficient using Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and industry-standard computer software and databases. High degree of sensitivity regarding confidential information. Physical Abilities Sufficient fine motor skills for the use of computers, calculators with an ability to withstand repetitive keyboarding for extended periods of time. Ability to work in confined rack spaces. Visual and communications ability are adequate to perform the essential functions of the job. Ability to kneel, bend and twist at the waist on an occasional basis. Ability to reach below shoulder height with regular frequency (desk position) and at or above shoulder height on occasion. Ability to push, pull, carry and lift objects weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis, and greater weights on an occasional basis. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, AI/ML, or a related field. Additional relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Eight or more years of professional Python software development experience. Demonstrated experience must include: Design and delivery of production Python software. Design, development and deployment of AI-enabled software in production, including architecture, integration, testing, validation, and operations. Integration of local, self-hosted AI or LLM models, and/or cloud-hosted AI services or model APIs. Application of AI/ML techniques, for example, data preparation, model training, validation, evaluation, inference, model selection, and model adaptation. AI-driven automation of complex business, engineering or analytical workflows with measurable operational impact. Development of distributed data-collection, or similar systems, including performance, reliability, concurrency, and deployment at scale across segmented or federated network environments. Must be able to pass pre-employment background screening. Must have ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Must be U.S. citizen. Ability to travel up to 10% Preferred Qualifications Active Secret or Top-Secret security clearance. Application of DISA STIGs, SCAP content, or comparable cybersecurity compliance frameworks, including the structure, interpretation, validation and maintenance of compliance requirements. Development and deployment of software within DoD or other federal operating environments, including restricted, air-gapped, disconnected, or accreditation-controlled networks. Experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), embeddings, vector databases, structured outputs, tool/function calling, document parsing, information extraction, agentic or multi-step workflows, and evaluation frameworks. Experience deploying and optimizing local or self-hosted models in disconnected, restricted, or resource-constrained environments, including model serving, quantization, GPU/CPU trade-offs, or comparable inference optimization techniques. Hands-on experience with cloud AI platforms or hosted model services (e.g., Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, OpenAI APIs, Google Vertex AI). Experience with model/version management, evaluation pipelines, experiment tracking, monitoring, quality controls, and production governance for AI-enabled software. Experience leading development teams, including task assignment, architecture and code reviews, mentoring, and stakeholder coordination. Experience contributing to enterprise dashboards and related full-stack web applications, including usability improvements, reporting, visualization, workflow and evidence management, role-based access, and performance at scale. Familiarity with RMF, CORA, and DoW cybersecurity assessment and authorization processes. Experience supporting a commercial or GOTS product through government evaluation, APL listing, accreditation, or comparable authorization activities. Production experience using Go for endpoint agents, scanners, network services, security tooling or distributed systems.. E-Verify: OSC EdgeTech participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Reasonable Accommodation: OSC EdgeTech, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with OSC EdgeTech, LLC or any of its subsidiaries, please email recruiting@ciri.com. #clearancejobs

Manage and support WS_FTP, KiteWorks, and Box.com file transfer environments including account administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting. | Requires 5+ years experience with file transfer protocols, Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure, strong troubleshooting skills, and ability to obtain government clearance. | Position Overview This position will primarily fulfill the role of a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for our WS_FTP, KiteWorks and Box.com environments. As a File Transfer Administrator the selected candidate will step into a critical role to ensure a secure and efficient transfer of data between internal and external environments for our customers. The primary responsibility will be the management of the file transfer processes, account request administration, monitoring performance and troubleshooting issues that arise while working closely with our customers and other team members as necessary. Major Activities (Typical Duties/Responsibilities) The selected candidate will be responsible for the management of our current internal and external WS_FTP server resources, operations, support, and maintenance activities as assigned for continual operations in support of the File Transport Protocol infrastructure. We have recently implemented a new KiteWorks environment that will replace the WS_FTP File Transfer and BOX.com environments. This process is currently active and will take up to 8-12 months to ensure a smooth transition to completion. The candidate will work with our customers to ensure account management policies are in place and followed. You will be part of a team that operates day-to-day activities in support of break-fix, data calls, audits and general support tickets as assigned. Under the collective group of Management and Peers, you will assist with and work towards becoming proficient in the following responsibilities: • Solid knowledge of file transfer and networking protocols (SFTP/FTP, TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, etc.). • Understanding of the administration and day-to-day support of the WS_FTP, Kiteworks and Box.com environment. • Proficiency with Windows Server 2019/2022, TCP/IP, Active Directory and Azure cloud hosting. • Strong troubleshooting and analytics with attention to detail. • Highly motivated with initiative and creativity to work scope. • Cloud technology experience a plus. • Perform other duties as appropriate and as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Proven experience in managed file transfer protocols such as FTP, SFTP and HTTP/S. • Proficiency with Windows Server 2019/2022, TCP/IP, Active Directory and Azure cloud hosting. • Highly motivated with initiative and creativity to work scope. • Familiarity with file encryption, decryption and secure file transfer practices. • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. • Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in managed file transfer. • Proactively identify opportunities for process optimization and automation to enhance efficiency. • Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff, affiliated-company employees as well as outside business associates; exhibits and brings a professional manner in dealing with others. • Ability to performance tune through query optimization using related monitoring tools. • Knowledge with current technical standards, IT concepts, administrative tools, Backup and Recovery, Disaster Recovery. Understanding of IT strategies and methodologies. • Work independently, as well as on a team, prioritize workload while working multiple projects with minimal supervision. • Proficient using Microsoft Office products, and industry-standard computer software. • Cloud technology experience a plus. • High degree of sensitivity regarding confidential information. Physical Abilities • Sufficient fine motor skills for the use of computers, calculators with an ability to withstand repetitive keyboarding for extended periods of time. • Visual and communications ability, adequate to perform the essential functions of the job. • Ability to kneel, bend and twist at the waist on an occasional basis. • Ability to reach below shoulder height with regular frequency (desk position) and at or above shoulder height on occasion. Minimum Requirements • Bachelor's Degree and 5 or more years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience • Must be able to work off hours or weekends for scheduled updates or upgrades quarterly or for critical patching requirements. • Ability to pass a background and drug screening. • Must have identification compliant with the Real ID Act at time of hire. • Must be able to obtain Department of Energy PIV badge. • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. Preferred Qualifications • Troubleshooting and resolve FTP technology issues, server performance degradation, Kiteworks User Account setup and access issues, connectivity and security issues troubleshooting. • Strong analytical ability when working with peers and IT management. • Ability to performance tune through query optimization using related monitoring tools. • Knowledge with current Technical Standards, IT Concepts, Administrative tools, Backup and Recovery, Disaster Recovery. • Understanding of IT strategies and methodologies. Pay Range: $82,912.00 - $146,200.00/ yearly Benefits: OSC Technical Solutions offers excellent benefits for eligible employees. Benefits include paid holidays, paid time off, 401k with employer match, dental, vision, health insurance plans through the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program, as well as life and disability benefits. OSC Technical Solutions does not discriminate, and the company provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, pregnancy or parenthood, handicap or disability, genetics, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. OSC Technical Solutions adheres to all federal, state and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against you in violation of these laws. OSC Technical Solutions reserves the right to apply CIRI Shareholder preference to qualified Shareholders in employment and advancement opportunities. OSC Technical Solutions participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Reasonable Accommodation: OSC Technical Solutions will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with OSC Global, LLC or any of its subsidiaries, please email recruiting@ciri.com. Important Employment Notice: Federal Contract & RCW 49.44.240: Due to our status as a federal contractor operating within the State of Washington, all applicants and employees must adhere to federal law, which classifies cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance. While Washington State’s RCW 49.44.240 (which generally prohibits employers from discriminating against an applicant based on their lawful use of cannabis off-site and during working hours) is state law, it does not supersede federal requirements. Zero-Tolerance Policy and Disqualification • Prohibition: The use, possession, or distribution of cannabis is strictly prohibited for all employees, regardless of state law. • Testing: Applicants will be subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes testing for cannabis. • Disqualification: A positive test result for cannabis will result in immediate disqualification from consideration for employment, as mandated by our federal contract obligations. All applicants must be able to comply with all federal regulations, including those concerning controlled substances, as a condition of employment. In compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Field Office (HFO) direction, employees issued initial badges on or after September 1st, 2025, are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation encompasses multiple areas of eligibility and includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

Manage and maintain Windows server platforms including installation, patching, security, and support in a government IT environment. | Requires 3+ years Windows Systems Administration experience, scripting skills, security certification, and security clearance. | OSC EdgeTech, LLC is seeking a talented Windows System Administrator to join the team. OSC EdgeTech is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI), an Alaska Native Corporation proudly owned by over 9,400 Shareholders. OSC EdgeTech was created to deliver agile, responsive IT solutions to meet the evolving needs of federal and defense customers. As an SBA-certified 8(a) entity with a Facility Clearance (FCL), OSC EdgeTech streamlines the acquisition process while maintaining the trusted quality, security, and innovation that define OSC Edge. Cook Inlet Region, Inc., also known as CIRI, is one of 12 land-based Alaska Native regional corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). CIRI’s regional boundaries roughly follow the traditional Dena’ina territory of Southcentral Alaska. CIRI was incorporated on June 8, 1972, and is owned today by a diverse group of more than 9,500 Shareholders who live in Alaska and throughout the world. OSC EdgeTech offers excellent benefits for eligible employees. Benefits include paid holidays, paid time off, 401K with employer match, dental, vision, health insurance plans, as well as life and disability benefits. Position Overview The Windows System Administrator supports, administers, maintains, and sustain windows server platforms and installs, manages, and upgrades Windows-based systems and servers within the organization. This role is also responsible for managing data security, configuring user access, maintaining the stability of the system, and providing technical support for incident response, service degradations, outages, and other service interruptions. Major Activities • Install, protect, recover, and modernize the application hosting systems and capabilities (including servers, storage, databases, and other essential infrastructure) needed to provision enterprise IT applications to the world-wide user community. • Build, sustain, patch, back-up, and recover a fleet of physical windows servers, in multiple network enclave environments. • Execute performance testing and optimization to meet performance specifications, monitor and report on system utilization rates, and service capacities. • Build and provision physical and virtual servers, using a mix of appliances, stand-alone, clustered, and/or high-availability designs; configure and sustain all necessary hardware and software configurations to meet design goals, support includes configuring server parameters, configuring network services, requesting, and applying IP addresses, troubleshooting, and service verification. • Build and sustain directory services, identity management systems, organizational units, and global policies in support of computer and user objects across all network enclaves. • Archive and decommission physical and virtual servers. • Plan, execute, and document mission-application baseline specification changes, to include changes to high-availability, fault-tolerant system designs, cluster-aware applications, client-server applications, web-enabled applications, and other n-tier application architectures. • Support code deployments of mission applications. • Support and execute migrations of server-hosted applications to a mix of Public and Private Cloud environments; verify before and after services; and map, build, sustain, and validate interfaces between data systems. • Build, sustain, image, and script logical containers and other components needed to automate server administration across all supported networks. • For specific systems identified by the Government, the SA will provide verification of data owners, authorized submitters, and logon identifications (IDs), existing level of privileges, and system security configurations. • Install, secure, and troubleshoot website-hosting servers, web-application servers, and websites by identifying system requirements, building systems, installing updates, deploying applications, securing the systems from cyber security attacks, deploying application and website content updates, and configuring authentication and authorization to meet cyber security mandates. • Perform other duties as appropriate and as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Working knowledge of systems software, hardware, and networking protocols • Working knowledge of implementing helpdesk and IT operations best practices, including knowledge of security, storage, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols • Ability to provide exceptional customer service through responsive support, effective communication, and timely resolution of technical issues. • Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff, affiliated-company employees as well as outside business associates; exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others. • Demonstrated ability to support tasks through to completion with strong problem-solving skills. • Superior organizational, follow-up, and detail-oriented skills. • Work independently, as well as on a team and with minimal supervision. • Make decisions, solve problems, and exercise excellent judgment. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; including thorough knowledge of proper grammar, advanced vocabulary, spelling, editing and proofreading skills. • Proficient using Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and industry-standard computer software and databases. • High degree of sensitivity regarding confidential information. Physical Requirements • Sufficient fine motor skills for the use of computers, calculators with an ability to withstand repetitive keyboarding for extended periods of time. • Ability to work in confined rack spaces. • Visual and communications ability are adequate to perform the essential functions of the job. • Ability to kneel, bend and twist at the waist on an occasional basis. • Ability to reach below shoulder height with regular frequency (desk position) and at or above shoulder height on occasion. • Ability to push, pull, carry and lift objects weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis, and greater weights on an occasional basis. Minimum Qualifications • High School Diploma or GED equivalent • Minimum of three years of experience in Windows Systems Administration or equivalent, including the use of scripting and automation tools, implementation of IT strategies, plans, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), and application of networking concepts, ports, protocols, and security measures. • Experience in a 24/7 military or government IT environment • Must have a valid Security+ Certification or higher (CYSA, CISM or CISSP) • Must have and maintain a Secret Clearance or Higher Preferred Qualifications • MCSE, MCSA, or MCSD certification E-Verify: OSC EdgeTech participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Reasonable Accommodation: OSC EdgeTech, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with OSC EdgeTech, LLC or any of its subsidiaries, please email recruiting@ciri.com.