Enterprise AI Architect & Strategy Leader

TEKsystems; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 191,000 - 286,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Principal AI Architect in Dallas, TX to shape technical strategy and lead complex enterprise AI engagements with a primary focus on Anthropic technologies and Claude integration.

The role is hands-on, moving between executive-level strategy and detailed design, mentoring architects, and guiding cross-functional teams across cloud platforms while ensuring governance, security, and measurable business outcomes. Travel up to 25% to client sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise technology, software engineering, cloud, architecture, or professional services.
• 5+ years leading architecture for complex enterprise solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Claude API, Claude tools, and production AI deployments.
• Deep experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP, Salesforce).
• Strong executive communication and travel readiness (up to 25%).

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end architecture for large, complex AI programs spanning rollout, custom agent and application development, integration, security, governance, observability, and operations.
• Lead AI discovery, readiness assessments, and architecture workshops with clients, setting success criteria and credible production paths.
• Guide enterprise rollout of Claude and related AI solutions, including adoption strategy, security and integration.
• Mentor architects, engineers, and leads; support recruiting and development of the AI Shared Services team.
• Design responsible AI with identity, access controls, data protection, governance, and cost controls.
• Support pre-sales and pursuit activities, shaping commercially credible, technically sound solutions.

Skills

architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking a Principal AI Architect in Dallas, TX to shape technical strategy and lead complex enterprise AI engagements with a primary focus on Anthropic technologies and Claude integration.

The role is hands-on, moving between executive-level strategy and detailed design, mentoring architects, and guiding cross-functional teams across cloud platforms while ensuring governance, security, and measurable business outcomes. Travel up to 25% to client sites is expected.