Lead Tech Architect – AI Infrastructure

Trident Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 103,320 - 117,096; Part time

Job summary

A premier IT staffing firm is seeking a Lead Tech Architect for AI Infrastructure. This role involves supporting the deployment and maintenance of NVIDIA DGX systems and managing VMware environments. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in tech architecture, proficiency in Kubernetes, and strong scripting skills. The position is remote, providing an opportunity to work independently while ensuring resilient infrastructure for AI/ML workloads.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Tech Architect or Enterprise Infrastructure roles.
• Experience with NVIDIA DGX, HGX, or GPU-based compute platforms.
• Strong knowledge of VMware virtualization.

Responsibilities

• Support deployment and maintenance of NVIDIA DGX and GPU-accelerated systems.
• Administer VMware environments, including ESXi and vCenter.
• Deploy and support Kubernetes clusters across various environments.

Skills

Tech Architect experience

NVIDIA DGX or HGX platforms

VMware virtualization

Kubernetes management

Nutanix HCI familiarity

Scripting (Bash, Python, Ansible)

Communication skills

Job description

Lead Tech Architect – AI Infrastructure

Location: United States (Remote) | Duration: Contract-to-hire | Rate: $75 - 85/hour on W2

Key Responsibilities

• Support deployment and maintenance of NVIDIA DGX, HGX, and GPU-accelerated systems.
• Administer VMware environments, including ESXi, vCenter, and virtual networking/storage.
• Deploy and support Kubernetes clusters across various environments and distros (e.g., RKE, OpenShift, AKS, EKS, GKE).
• Perform day-to-day system administration across compute, storage, and networking layers.
• Manage Nutanix HCI platforms (Prism, AHV), including upgrades, patching, and cluster management.
• Automate infrastructure tasks using Shell scripts, Ansible, or similar tools.
• Collaborate with DevOps, data science, and engineering teams to ensure scalable, resilient infrastructure for AI/ML workloads.
• Monitor infrastructure health and performance; participate in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Min 8 years of experience in Tech Architect or Enterprise Infrastructure roles.
• Experience with NVIDIA DGX, HGX, or other GPU-based compute platforms.
• Strong working knowledge of VMware virtualization technologies.
• Proficient with Kubernetes and experience managing multiple distributions (e.g., RKE, OpenShift, AKS, EKS).
• Familiarity with Nutanix HCI (Prism, AHV) is a plus.
• Understanding of enterprise storage, networking, and system monitoring tools.
• Scripting and automation experience (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible).
• Strong communication, documentation, and troubleshooting skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.

About Trident Consulting

Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we’ve sourced elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics.

Learn more: tridentconsultinginc.com.