AI Solutions Architect

AI Solutions Architect Pantex - 3.6 Amarillo, TX Job Details 5 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications Q Clearance Full Job Description Location:

Amarillo, TX -

Pantex Plant Job Title:

AI Solutions Architect Career Level From:

Senior Associate Career Level To:

Senior Specialist Organization:

NSE Integration Services (51130643)

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System Development What You'll Do A career at Pantex can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on our nation. We recognize that excellent employees are absolutely critical for mission success. We are seeking an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions Architect to define, design, and govern the technical architecture for all enterprise AI/Machine Learning (ML) systems and Machine Learning Operatons (MLOps) infrastructure. Primary duties include leading the architectural design, ensuring scalability, security, and performance across the entire AI ecosystem, from data ingestion and model training to deployment in production and classified environments. Additional duties may include providing expert consultation on cloud architecture, governance, security hardening Development, Security and Operations (DevSecOps), and technology selection to the AI Lead and development teams. Core Responsibilities and Duties Define and maintain the target state architecture and technical blueprints for the organization's MLOps platform and AI solution delivery across various security domains. Design system architectures for specific high-value AI use cases, focusing on model serving, efficient inference, and integration with existing enterprise systems. Evaluate, select, and govern the core AI/ML technology stack components, including feature stores, model registries, and dedicated training infrastructure. Ensure all AI architectures meet strict security, auditing, and compliance requirements (e.g., secure data handling, access controls, lineage tracking). Create and maintain detailed, high-quality architecture documentation, including conceptual, logical, and physical diagrams and technical standards. Other Responsibilities and Duties Collaborate closely with the Enterprise Data Management (EDM) team to align data governance and infrastructure standards with AI requirements. Provide technical governance and architectural mentorship to AI Software Engineers and Data Scientists, ensuring adherence to design patterns. Participate in the internal Architecture Review Board to present and gain approval for new AI infrastructure designs and deployment patterns. Research emerging AI technologies, including advanced Generative AI frameworks and specialized hardware, assessing their applicability to mission needs. What You Can Expect Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security. Top-notch, dedicated colleagues. Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization. Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives. Minimum Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in engineering/science discipline: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience. Typical engineering/science experience ranging from 3 to 7 years. OR Master's degree. OR Applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 10 years of completed education and/or relevant experience. Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2A Requirements Not applicable Preferred Job Requirements 2 years of progressive experience in Information Technology (IT) architecture, software engineering, or MLOps engineering. 2 years of dedicated experience designing and implementing large-scale cloud-based or secure on-premise AI/ML production systems. Proficiency in DevSecOps principles, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and modern Application Programming Interface (API) design. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required. Advanced degree or relevant Solutions Architect certification (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud). Expertise in DevSecops principles, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and modern API design. 8+ years of experience, including experience defining model governance and lineage frameworks. Demonstrated experience with specialized hardware Graphics Processing Unit and High Performance Computing (GPU/HPC) infrastructure design for deep learning or large language models. Active or previous Department of Energy Q clearance. #

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Your Impact Starts Here At Pantex, you won't just find a job—you'll discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated, innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth. When you #JointheMission, you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex, we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel, coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning, to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement. Notes The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired. If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level. Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required. Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 709. Medical requirements may apply. Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to random selection for drug testing without advance notification. Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.