Zachary Piper Solutions · 9 hours ago
AI Architect
Fairfax, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $185K/yr
5+ years expZachary Piper Solutions is seeking an AI Architect to support the CISA Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Program in Fairfax, VA. The AI Architect will define program-wide AI strategy, design and deliver AI solutions, guide technical decision-making, and support the development of AI talent.
GovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Set AI Strategy: Define AI architectures, principles, use cases, and roadmaps aligned to program goals; ensure consistent and secure adoption across teams
Design AI Solutions: Build ML, deep learning, NLP, computer vision, and generative AI solutions using modern frameworks and cloud platforms
Policy & Communication: Interpret AI-related laws and policies; craft clear program AI guidance
Leadership: Identify required AI skill sets, mentor teams, and support recruitment and upskilling
Evaluation & R&D: Assess new AI tools and technologies, analyze business problems, and guide program-level recommendations
Qualification
Required
US citizen, able to obtain Public Trust
Bachelor's in related field or 5+ years AI engineering/architecture experience
Deep knowledge of AI principles, architectures, security considerations
Experience with ML/DL/NLP/GenAI and Python/Java/C++
Cloud and AI platform experience (AWS GovCloud preferred)
Hands-on use of tools such as Sagemaker, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Databricks, Elasticsearch
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-priority environment
Preferred
4+ years designing/implementing enterprise solutions and integrating security frameworks (e.g., NIST RMF)
Government delivery experience ($50M+ programs)
Experience with APIs, data management, documentation, and visualization
Familiarity with federal cybersecurity requirements (FISMA, FIPS, SecOps)
Experience with DevSecOps, Elastic products, and CDM environment
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
PTO
Sick Leave
Holidays
Company
Zachary Piper Solutions
Zachary Piper Solutions is an IT company providing government contracting solutions in support of the nation’s Intelligence Community.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3M2018-02-22Series Unknown· $1.3M
2014-04-10Series Unknown· $1.7M
Leadership Team
Christopher Stroud
Partner Outreach & Engagements
Justin Jordan
Founder and Chairman
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