Senior AI Solutions Architect — TS/SCI Eligible

Jobtailor; Maryland; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior AI architect in Maryland to design and implement AI solution architectures addressing complex business needs. You will evaluate technologies, ensure alignment with security and ethical standards, and mentor teams through advanced AI initiatives.

Responsibilities include leading technical development, conducting independent research, and distilling complex topics into clear concepts for stakeholders. A TS/SCI clearance is preferred; candidates must be able to obtain it.

Qualifications

• 10+ years designing and integrating complex IT solutions across multiple applications and platforms.
• 5+ years in AI, data science, or ML engineering.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• 5+ years DevSecOps: containerization, orchestration, CI/CD, automated testing.
• Experience with agentic AI or deep learning.
• Experience conducting independent research.
• Knowledge of modern design patterns, including microservices.
• Ability to distill complex topics into core concepts.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• Experience leading technical development and research teams.
• Experience with generative/agentic AI technologies (LLMs, MCP).

Responsibilities

• Mentors or supervises employees in company and technical competencies.
• Conducts technical development and technical research leadership as applicable.
• Applies leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts.
• Completes identity verification using advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence as part of the hiring process.

Skills

AI Solution Architecture

Artificial Intelligence

DevSecOps Practices

Technical Research Leadership

TS/SCI Clearance

Generative AI

Deep Learning

Microservice Design

Independent Research

Learning Fast

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM field

TS/SCI Clearance

Tools

Containerization

Orchestration

CI/CD

Automated Testing

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a senior AI architect in Maryland to design and implement AI solution architectures addressing complex business needs. You will evaluate technologies, ensure alignment with security and ethical standards, and mentor teams through advanced AI initiatives.

Responsibilities include leading technical development, conducting independent research, and distilling complex topics into clear concepts for stakeholders. A TS/SCI clearance is preferred; candidates must be able to obtain it.