AI Systems Architect

Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first. At

ManTech , you’ll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.Currently,

ManTech

is seeking a motivated, career and client-oriented

AI Systems Architect

focused on Cloud for AI, to join our team in

Herndon, VA . This is a

Hybrid

position.Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Lead the design and implementation of scalable cloud and on-premises infrastructure for large-scale real-time video processing and analytics.Architect and oversee the integration of advanced machine learning and computer vision models into the cloud infrastructure, ensuring high performance and reliability.Guide cross-functional teams to optimize and scale data pipelines for comprehensive image and video analysis on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).Define architectural design decisions affecting selection, design, and instantiation of infrastructure and environment to meet functional and nonfunctional architectural requirements for AI solutions.Identify and document cloud and legacy system architectural design risks for selected architectural design.Work closely with development and data science teams to ensure infrastructure supports the solution life cycle, including continuous integration and deployment as applicable.Ensure that solution infrastructure is scalable, reliable, and secure.Monitor and analyze technology industry trends on AI, including Generative AI, ML training frameworks, and other related technologies.Evaluate new cloud technologies and common services and make recommendations for their use and applicability to AI solutions.Develop and maintain relationships with CSPs and vendors.Interface with industry, academia, and research centers to proactively identify emerging cloud technology and best practices that can be applied to client needs.Develop and implement AI architecture standards and best practices.Guide and mentor team members in systems architecture, especially on cloud and AI-based systems.Lead development and maintenance of documentation related to cloud architecture solutions.Analyze hard client problem sets and emerging technology needs related to AI systems and architecture.Participate in design thinking or other solution-based methods to solve problems.Perform knowledge elicitation from client of business problem details and incorporate that knowledge into system architecture in client solutions.Lead and participate in architectural aspects of solution development through whiteboarding sessions.Communicate findings to diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders.Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical area, or equivalent experience.Seven (7) years relevant experience with at least five (5) years of experience in developing secure cloud solutions across major cloud service providers.Proven track record of managing AI systems and deploying machine learning models in production environments, particularly on GCP.Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform services such as BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Google Kubernetes Engine.Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code.Familiarity with machine learning and generative AI, object-oriented programming languages, cybersecurity, and relational databases.Experience with containerization and microservices solutions (e.g., Kubernetes, OpenShift).Knowledge and experience working with federal compliance and guidance.Knowledge of technology for implementing security controls.Experience with architectures supporting full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and/or Machine Learning Operations (MLOps).Strong oral and written communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in a related field.Experience working with multiple government agencies.Expertise in architecting video processing and analysis systems.Strong background in leading the design and optimization of data pipelines for handling large-scale video datasets.Deep knowledge of Google Cloud Platform services.Ability to be a self-starter and take initiative.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Clearance Requirements:

Must have active Secret or TS clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI with polygraph.Physical Requirements:

Must be able to be in a stationary position more than 50% of the time.Must be able to communicate, converse, and exchange information with peers and senior personnel.Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and clients.The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.Equal Opportunity Employer:

ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries, proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer.

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