Enterprise AI Architect

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an ENTERPRISE AI ARCHITECT for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier INSURANCE clients in HARTFORD, CT OR CHARLOTTE NC
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This is a Hybrid role – 3 days in office (Charlotte or Hartford – No remote option).

We are seeking a highly skilled, hands‑on AI Architect to support the Enterprise Technology Architecture (ETA) organization. This role will be responsible for leading the design, governance, and implementation of AI‑centric technology architectures across a hybrid infrastructure landscape, including AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and on‑premises data centers. The AI Architect will play a critical role in enabling the responsible and secure adoption of Generative AI (GenAI) technologies, establishing architectural standards, and driving the implementation of multiple internal‑facing GenAI use cases.

This role requires a strong blend of strategic architectural background and hands‑on technical execution.

• Design and develop Agentic AI solutions leveraging Google ADK, Lang Graph/Langchain, and Agent Engine on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Deliver innovative AI capabilities that enhance business processes and customer experiences through GenAI and Agentic AI frameworks.
• Ensure AI solutions align with enterprise technology strategy and meet scalability, security, and compliance requirements.
• Drive adoption of GenAI and Agentic AI frameworks across business units.
• Conduct proof‑of‑concepts (POCs) for emerging AI technologies and frameworks.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects to ensure AI solutions align with technology strategy and reference architectures.
• Stay current with AI trends, frameworks, and best practices to propose innovative solutions.

• Architect and implement secure cloud solutions leveraging native services and third‑party tools.
• Define and enforce cloud security posture management (CSPM), identity and access management (IAM), and encryption strategies.
• Collaborate with Dev Ops and cloud engineering teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure‑as‑code.

• Ensure secure integration between cloud platforms and on‑prem datacenters, including network segmentation, VPNs, and secure data flows.
• Oversee security controls for legacy systems and their modernization paths.

• Define security and governance frameworks for GenAI platforms and use cases.
• Ensure responsible AI practices including data privacy, model integrity, and ethical AI usage.
• Collaborate with AI/ML teams to secure model training, inference, and deployment pipelines.

• Serve as a key member of the Enterprise Technology & Solution Governance.
• Partner with business, IT, and risk stakeholders to align security architecture with enterprise goals.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and architects on AI development practices.

• 10–12 years in Software Engineering, with at least 2 years in GenAI and Agentic AI development.
• Delivered at least one GenAI or Agentic AI project end‑to‑end.
• Strong proficiency in Google ADK, Lang Graph/Langchain, Agent Engine, and Vertex AI.
• Hands‑on experience with GCP services:
  Cloud Run, ECS, Vertex AI Search Engine, IAM, and networking.
• Solid understanding of GenAI patterns, LLM fine‑tuning, and prompt engineering.
• Programming skills in Python, Java, or similar languages for AI development.
• Cloud certifications: GCP Professional Machine Learning Engineer or GCP Professional Cloud Architect preferred.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, or related field.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Strategic and analytical thinking.
• Successfully integrated AI agents into business or technical workflows for automation and enhanced decision‑making.
• Improved operational efficiency and customer experience through AI‑driven innovation.
• Established reusable AI patterns and best practices for enterprise adoption.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Proactive and solution‑oriented…