GAMA-1 Technologies · 13 hours ago
Cloud Architect IV - Enterprise AI - Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expGAMA-1 Technologies, LLC seeks an experienced Cloud Architect IV - Enterprise AI Lead to serve as a corporate-level thought partner and technical authority for artificial intelligence initiatives across federal government contracts and internal enterprise operations in a remote environment. This role combines strategic consulting, enterprise architecture, and federal AI governance expertise to guide executive leadership in the responsible adoption, scaling, and operationalization of AI.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSoftwareInformation TechnologyCloud Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on AI strategy, investment prioritization, and risk management across federal and corporate initiatives
Define and maintain the enterprise AI vision, principles, and target architectures aligned to corporate growth objectives and federal mission needs
Provide strategic guidance during contract transitions, and capability integrations involving AI or data platforms
Brief executives, government stakeholders, and boards on AI readiness, risks, opportunities, and compliance posture
Ensure AI initiatives align with federal policies and guidance, including:
OMB AI directives
NIST AI Risk Management Framework
FISMA / FedRAMP security requirements
ISO Standards
Data governance and privacy regulations
Advise on Responsible AI (RAI) implementation, including fairness, explainability, human-in-the-loop controls, and auditability
Support proposal development and contract execution by defining AI approaches compliant with federal acquisition and security expectations
Design scalable, secure, and interoperable AI architectures spanning:
Data ingestion and governance
Model development, deployment, and lifecycle management (MLOps)
Integration with enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, collaboration platforms, mission systems)
Establish AI reference architectures, standards, and reusable patterns for programs and internal teams
Evaluate and recommend AI platforms, cloud services, and tools appropriate for regulated federal environments
Develop and maintain multi-year AI roadmaps aligned to mission outcomes, funding profiles, and organizational maturity
Assess organizational AI maturity and recommend phased adoption strategies
Identify opportunities for automation, decision augmentation, and operational efficiency using AI
Balance innovation with risk, security, cost, and sustainment considerations
Partner with program managers, cybersecurity, legal, data, and engineering teams to ensure cohesive execution
Mentor technical leaders and program staff on AI architecture best practices and federal expectations
Support internal training, governance forums, and communities of practice related to AI
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field (Master's preferred)
8+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, advanced analytics, or AI-enabled systems
Demonstrated experience advising senior leadership on technology strategy and transformation
Deep understanding of federal government IT environments, including compliance, security, and acquisition constraints
Hands-on knowledge of AI/ML concepts and architectures
Hands-on knowledge of data platforms and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, or GovCloud equivalents)
Hands-on knowledge of model lifecycle management, governance, and operationalization
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear executive-level recommendations
Demonstrated experience with the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (formal training or certification preferred)
Professional-level cloud architecture certification (AWS or Azure)
Ability to obtain a security clearance
Preferred
Experience supporting federal civilian or DoD agencies
Familiarity with NIST AI RMF, FedRAMP, FISMA Moderate/High environments
Prior role as an enterprise architect, chief architect, or principal consultant
Experience shaping AI strategies for proposals, capture efforts, or new contract wins
Certifications (preferred but not required): Cloud architecture (AWS, Azure), Enterprise architecture (TOGAF or similar), AI/ML or data engineering certifications, CISSP
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
401(k) savings plan
Training and career development opportunities
Paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO - to cover vacation, illness or disability, appointments, emergencies or other situations that require time off from work)
Company
GAMA-1 Technologies
Gama-1 Technologies deliver cloud, cybersecurity, enterprise solutions, software engineering, IT operations and management services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Gian Dilawari
Chief Technology Officer
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