AI Solution Architect

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented AI Solutions Architect to join our team! In this role you will get to this SME technical leadership position demands an exceptional strategist who will architect and deliver mission-critical defense solutions.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Collaborate across the Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Program Management Office (PMO) and the Program Executive Office (PEO) Joint Cyber Warfare (JCW) to align vision, strategy, and implementation of DCO enterprise AI solutions.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO) and Enterprise PMOs and external Joint directorates regarding opinionated design decisions to gain buy-in and trust with the user community.
• Collaborate with DCO PMO Release Train Engineer (RTE) and Solution Train Engineer (STE) cadences to define and refine Features and Capabilities, contributing to the Solution Intent, Vision, and Roadmap for Defensive Cyber Operations AI efforts.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and best-in-class industry tools.
• Participate in PI Planning, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt workshops to ensure alignment, manage dependencies, and foster collaboration across Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and Solution Trains
• Analyze user needs and Value Stream mapping to identify Features and Capabilities
• Understand DoD acquisition processes with an emphasis on Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP) as a core competency that shapes technology choices
• Collaborate with PMO leadership to define GenAI objectives, ensuring alignment with the Program Increment (PI) Objectives and overall roadmap.
• Derive from the system requirements an understanding of stakeholder needs, functions that may be logically inferred and implied as essential to system effectiveness
• Derive lower-level requirements from higher-level allocated requirements that describe in detail the functions that a system component must fulfill, and ensure these requirements are complete, correct, unique, unambiguous, realizable, and verifiable
• Derive from the system requirements an understanding of stakeholder needs, functions that may be logically inferred and implied as essential to system effectiveness
• Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project
• Lead technical strategy for major CYBERCOM initiatives
• Drive innovation while ensuring compliance with DOD standards
• Mentor and develop next-generation technical leaders
• Provide executive-level architectural guidance and oversight

Leadership Requirements:

• Experience leading cross-functional teams of 20+ personnel
• Previous Program Management and/or Technical Director core skills
• Track record of communicating and advising senior military and civilian leadership
• Demonstrated ability to drive organizational change

Core Technical Requirements

• NoSQL data basing, Gitlab/Github, Kafka, RESTful APIs or OpenAPI/Swagger
• Strong experience with modern software development languages and frameworks (Python, Java, .NET, React, Angular, Node.js).
• Hands-on expertise with microservices architecture and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible).
• Familiarity with multiple cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Expert knowledge of DevSecOps practices within classified environments
• Mastery of Architecture design, requirements analysis, developing risk mitigation plans, and creating design/system documentation.
• Hands-on experience deploying Generative Artificial Intelligence solutions at scale for enterprise users.
• Advanced proficiency in secure software development practices

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering or related technical field with 15+ years of experience, or 20+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree
• Active TS clearance with polygraph
• Experience working within the SAFe Agile framework
• Expert-level knowledge in DOD cyber operations and/or defense systems
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and guide enterprise-wide architectural initiatives and technical teams.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Deep expertise in NIST frameworks, RMF, and DOD security standards

Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $69.62 - $125.29

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!

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