AI Infrastructure Engineer

barrowwise; Norco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC is seeking an AI Infrastructure Engineer to modernize federal-grade AI and data mesh infrastructure. The role blends AI platform engineering with secure, distributed data architecture and requires handling high-security, air-gapped environments.

The ideal candidate will have US Citizenship and Secret Clearance, a master's or PhD, and 8+ years in systems engineering and AI infrastructure. Remote work is possible with travel to California as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field.
• 8+ years of systems engineering and AI infrastructure experience.
• US Citizenship and Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Assess legacy infrastructure and design modern AI + Data Mesh infrastructure.
• Blend AI platform engineering with secure distributed data architecture.
• Develop scalable AI infrastructure for model inference and GPU workloads.
• Build deployment tooling for air-gapped, on-prem, and classified environments.
• Produce modernization roadmaps aligned with federal cybersecurity and zero-trust requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify gaps and necessary improvements.

Skills

AI infrastructure

Systems engineering

Zero Trust

GPU workloads

RAG pipelines

On-prem deployment

Security

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Engineering/CS/Math

Tools

Air-gapped deployment tooling

Secure data architecture

Job description

Enjoy problem-solving, need a venue to display your creativity, and emerging technologies pique your interest; if so, Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC is for you. As a multi-disciplined leader, you understand the gifts that set you apart from everyone else. Demonstrate innovative solutions to our clients. Join Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC today.

Responsibilities:

The AI Infrastructure Engineer will support Barrow Wise and perform the following duties:

• Assess legacy infrastructure, identify modernization gaps, and design the next-generation AI + Data Mesh infrastructure + Zero Trust 2.0 for federal mission environments.
• Blend AI platform engineering, secure distributed data architecture, and classified-environment deployment engineering.
• Evaluate current systems, design modernization roadmaps, and build secure, scalable AI infrastructure capable of supporting agentic AI, RAG pipelines, autonomous workflows, and distributed data governance.
• Identify gaps in scalability, observability, compliance, and AI readiness.
• Design and implement scalable AI infrastructure for model inference, RAG, vector databases, agentic AI, and high-performance GPU workloads.
• Build deterministic, well-tested deployment tooling for air-gapped, on-prem, and classified environments.
• Produce modernization roadmaps aligned with federal cybersecurity and zero-trust requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand the gaps and required improvements in the various enclaves
• Work Remotely, but some travel is required to California

An Ideal Candidate has:

• US Citizenship and Secret Clearance
• Master's Degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field
• 8 years of systems engineering and AI infrastructure development expertise

Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC offers an ethical, challenging, diverse, and rewarding experience. Join us and become part of an enthusiastic, responsible team that delivers innovative solutions to our clients. We provide competitive compensation packages, attractive benefits, and great careers. Barrow Wise is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LBGT.

Our employees stand behind Barrow Wise's core values of integrity, quality, innovation, and diversity. We are confident that Barrow Wise's core values, business model, and team focus create positive career paths for our employees. Barrow Wise will continue to lead the industry in delivering new solutions to clients and persevere until the client is overjoyed.