Azure IL-5 AI Platform Architect

CACI International; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

The AI Platform Architect at CACI International will lead the design, implementation, and operation of an enterprise AI workflow management platform for the Air Force, leveraging Azure IL-5, ServiceNow, and DISA-compliant networks.

You will architect scalable cloud infrastructure, containerized microservices, data architectures, and RAG pipelines while guiding a team of AI/ML engineers and ensuring DoD compliance.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be successfully in obtain to a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance and pass all relevant background checks for a security clearance.
• Active DoD clearance preferred but not required.
• 15+ Years of relevant experience (Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field may be substituted for 5 years of relevant experience).
• Experience converting real-life use cases into deployable AI/ML solutions
• Strong expertise in Azure cloud services (AI Foundry, DevOps, PostgreSQL, API Management, networking)
• Proven experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), microservices architectures, and VMs
• Deep knowledge of LLM technologies, RAG architectures, vector databases, and prompt engineering
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, other)
• Strong understanding of API design, integration patterns, and enterprise service buses
• Experience with MLOps tools and practices (model versioning, monitoring, CI/CD for ML)
• Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working directly with customers and understanding mission requirements
• Proficiency in Python and/or other languages commonly used in AI development
• Understanding of workflow orchestration tools and business process automation

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud infrastructure for AI workflow management platforms in Azure IL-5 environments.
• Architect containerized solutions using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) or similar with appropriate security controls for IL-5 compliance.
• Design data architecture including PostgreSQL database solutions optimized for AI workloads.
• Establish integration patterns for Azure OpenAI services, ServiceNow APIs, and cross-boundary connections via DISA BCAP.
• Evaluate and integrate AI development tools into unified platform architecture.
• Establish RAG pipelines, vector databases, and embedding strategies.
• Create reference architectures for agentic workflows, document generation, and ML model deployment.
• Establish operational monitoring, logging, and alerting procedures for platform health and AI service performance.
• Implement MLOps practices including model versioning, A/B testing, and automated retraining pipelines.
• Monitor AI model performance, drift detection, and data quality across production workflows.
• Design disaster recovery and business continuity plans for mission-critical AI services.
• Work with ServiceNow and Azure cloud engineers to troubleshoot complex integration issues across Azure, ServiceNow, and government networks.
• Ensure platform scalability and cost optimization within government budget constraints.
• Help build and lead a team of AI/ML engineers, providing direction toward identified objectives and technical oversight.
• Participate in technical screening and onboarding of AI/ML talent.
• Establish engineering standards, best practices, and documentation for AI development
• Foster collaboration between AI engineers, ServiceNow developers, and government stakeholders
• Conduct design reviews and provide architectural guidance to engineering teams
• Promote a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement

Job description

The AI Platform Architect at CACI International will lead the design, implementation, and operation of an enterprise AI workflow management platform for the Air Force, leveraging Azure IL-5, ServiceNow, and DISA-compliant networks.

You will architect scalable cloud infrastructure, containerized microservices, data architectures, and RAG pipelines while guiding a team of AI/ML engineers and ensuring DoD compliance.