Leidos · 3 months ago
Senior AI Systems Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$154K/yr - $278K/yr
15+ years expLeidos is a leading technology company focused on digital modernization. They are seeking a Senior AI Systems Architect to design secure and scalable AI infrastructure that supports mission-critical solutions and drives responsible AI capabilities across the enterprise.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and oversee the development of enterprise-grade, secure, and scalable AI platforms capable of supporting mission-critical operations
Lead the technical strategy for AI infrastructure, including cloud services, containerization, and MLOps pipelines, to support enterprise-wide AI initiatives
Establish and enforce architectural standards, best practices, and governance for AI/ML systems to ensure consistency and quality
Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and program managers to ensure architectural designs meet project requirements and strategic objectives
Ensure mission assurance and full compliance with AI lifecycle management frameworks, including AI risk management and security protocols
Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and frameworks to enhance our AI capabilities and maintain our competitive edge
Provide expert guidance and mentorship to development teams on architectural patterns, implementation, and best practices
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field with 15+ years of professional experience; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
Demonstrated experience architecting and deploying large-scale AI/ML systems on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Expert-level understanding of MLOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC)
Substantial understanding of cybersecurity principles as they apply to AI systems
Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance in the future
Preferred
Experience working within the national security, defense, or intelligence communities
Professional certifications in cloud architecture (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert)
Deep experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with defense and federal compliance standards such as DoD IL, FedRAMP, NIST, or CMMC
Experience with trusted AI frameworks and AI risk management
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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