We are seeking an experienced Sr. Solutions Architect III, Artificial Intelligence (AI) with at least 10 years of hands-on experience architecting, designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable AI solutions. The successful candidate will lead a team of full stack software, data, and AI/ML engineers, while also playing a critical hands-on role in architecting, deploying, and managing AI solutions that generate insights and increase the value of data within our customer’s modern data exchange capability. 

Must-Have Qualifications 

• 10+ years of experience as an AI Architect, Lead, or similar role. 
• Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree. 
• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph. 
• Expert-level experience architecting, designing, implementing, and maintaining highly available, scalable, and secure AI solutions in the cloud at IL6+. 
• Proficiency in AWS with deep expertise in IL6+ cloud services. 
• Strong experience architecting, designing, implementing, and maintaining AI solutions using methods such as generative AI, RAG, NLP, deep learning, and LLMs. 
• Expert-level experience designing and developing DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines. 
• Hands-on expertise with one or more of the following programming languages: Go, Python, Java, JavaScript. 
• Strong experience with AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras. 
• Demonstrated success leading, managing, and mentoring small teams (“two-pizza teams”) of full stack engineers responsible for component implementation, testing, and automated CI/CD. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex system issues. 
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

Nice-to-Have Qualifications 

• Current certifications that meet DoD 8140/8570 requirements (e.g., Security+ or above). 
• Experience with low-to-high development models and associated tooling.