Large Language Model Specialist (AWS Cloud)

Peraton is a national security and enterprise IT company delivering mission-focused technology solutions. The Large Language Model Specialist will lead the design, development, and operationalization of generative AI capabilities in cloud-based analytics environments, including fine-tuning, retrieval-augmented generation, agentic systems, and model adaptation. The role also provides technical leadership and ensures scalable, secure, governed, and high-performing LLM deployments.

Responsibilities:

• The LLM Specialist will drive the design, development, and operationalization of advanced large‑language‑model capabilities across a cloud‑based analytics ecosystem
• This role leads innovation efforts around cutting‑edge AI, owning the architecture and strategy for fine‑tuning, retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG), agentic frameworks, and domain‑specific model adaptation
• The specialist will guide the development of high‑impact prototypes, oversee the evolution of scalable LLM pipelines, and ensure robust governance, security, and performance across all model implementations
• Partnering with engineering, product, and data teams, this position provides technical leadership, evaluates emerging LLM technologies, sets best practices, and helps drive transformation through the practical, safe, and effective deployment of generative AI