Lead Artificial-Intelligence Cloud Architect

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Lead Artificial-Intelligence Cloud Architectto support our Huntsville AL location (on-site).

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Lead Artificial-Intelligence Cloud Architect to support our growing digital modernization and AI/ML-based cloud initiatives across multiple DoD customers and mission areas. This individual will serve as the technical authority on enterprise-level cloud architecture and will be responsible for guiding the strategy design deployment and governance of secure scalable and resilient cloud ecosystems across classified and unclassified environments. As a Lead Artificial-Intelligence Cloud Architect you will work closely with engineering cybersecurity AI/ML and DevSecOps teams to deliver mission-focused solutions aligned with Army and DoD data modernization strategies. You will have a strong understanding of Azure cloud services DoD compliance requirements and modern Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tooling and practices.

Duties:

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable secure and compliant cloud architectures (Azure preferred) across multiple Army and DoD programs.
• Architect and optimize IaaS PaaS SaaS and DaaS offerings to support mission-driven applications including AI/ML workloads and data mesh infrastructure.
• Oversee the design and integration of secure virtual networks private endpoints identity services and cloud-native API management solutions.
• Develop and maintain reusable templates and patterns using Terraform BICEP and ARM for rapid secure cloud resource provisioning.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure cloud environments meet DoD RMF NIST SP 800-171/53 FIPS and AR 25-2 standards.
• Drive modernization initiatives including on-prem to cloud migrations hybrid architecture development and cost optimization strategies.
• Serve as a mentor to cloud engineers guiding solution development reviewing implementation plans and fostering a DevSecOps culture.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align cloud strategies with enterprise digital transformation goals.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including architecture diagrams security control mappings and operational guides.

Required Skills/Experience:

• DoD 8570 compliant (Security or higher)
• 8 years of experience in enterprise IT
• 4 years in cloud architecture roles
• 3 years architecting secure solutions in Microsoft Azure including:
  • VNet UDR Azure Private Link App Gateway
  • Azure Key Vault RBAC and Managed Identities
  • Azure API Management and App Services
  • High Availability and Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
• Strong knowledge of cloud automation and orchestration tools (Terraform BICEP ARM templates)
• Experience integrating CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions Azure DevOps or similar
• Familiarity with monitoring and diagnostics via Azure Monitor Log Analytics and App Insights
• Strong understanding of RMF NIST FISMA and AR 25-2 compliance standards
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field (Masters preferred)

Desired Skills:

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification or equivalent
• Experience supporting Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) AMCOM MSIC or Redstone Test Center
• Familiarity with AI/ML workloads and data mesh concepts in cloud environments
• Experience managing hybrid or multi-cloud environments (AWS GCC High)
• Working knowledge of ACAS STIGs and DoD vulnerability scanning/reporting tools

People First. Technology Always.

PeopleTec Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name PeopleTec was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our companys foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec we value your long-term goals. Whether its through our continuing-education opportunities our robust training programs or our People First benefits package PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

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EEO Statement

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