Chief Architect & AI Engineer

NetCentrics Corporation•Herndon, VA

12h

About The Position

NetCentrics is seeking a Chief Architect & AI Engineer to lead mission-critical AI initiatives supporting federal government customers. This role combines strategic architecture leadership with hands-on engineering execution to accelerate AI transformation from concept through enterprise production deployment. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in AI/ML systems, a strong product-delivery mindset, and the executive presence required to operate effectively within complex government environments. This individual will serve as a trusted technical advisor, solution architect, and implementation leader across high-visibility programs. If you thrive at the intersection of strategy, architecture, and delivery — and are energized by solving complex national mission challenges — we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in technical consulting, solution architecture, field engineering, or similar roles with a focus on AI/ML.
Proven success leading AI/ML initiatives from concept through production.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, high-visibility technical programs.
Deep hands-on experience with: LLM-based systems and Generative AI pipelines Prompt engineering, RAG, and orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Semantic Kernel) Custom software development
Strong cloud architecture experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Expertise with: Containers (Docker, Kubernetes) Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform or similar) Enterprise integration patterns
Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into mission and business impact.
Strong analytical and architectural problem-solving skills.
Customer-focused mindset with emphasis on measurable outcomes.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Active Secret clearance (minimum) required.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Python and SQL.
Experience working within federal data governance and security environments.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related technical discipline.
Experience supporting DoD, DHS, or Federal Civilian agencies.

Responsibilities

Partner with federal stakeholders to identify high-impact AI opportunities and define mission-aligned use cases.
Shape AI strategy, roadmaps, and implementation plans aligned to program goals.
Serve as the senior technical authority for AI architecture decisions.
Architect and integrate end-to-end AI/ML solutions including: Large Language Models (LLMs) Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines Data architectures and vector databases Workflow orchestration frameworks
Design scalable, secure, AI-native systems ready for enterprise deployment.
Lead hands-on prototyping and proof-of-concept development to validate technical feasibility and mission value.
Collaborate closely with engineering teams to build, test, and iterate solutions rapidly.
Guide solutions from ideation through production deployment.
Translate operational feedback into platform enhancements and architectural improvements.
Act as the primary technical liaison between government customers, internal teams, and external partners.
Present architectural approaches and technical strategies to executive stakeholders.
Communicate complex AI concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ensure all solutions align with federal security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., FedRAMP, RMF).
Design systems in accordance with ethical AI principles and data governance policies.
Architect for secure cloud deployment within AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.