AI Architect

AI Architect - GEI Consultants, Inc.

Role

Summary:

The AI Architect is responsible for designing and leading AI-based solutions and services to select the optimal architecture for GEI’s priority digital and AI initiatives. Owns end-to-end solution architecture for AI and agent-based systems, ensuring they are secure, scalable, cost-effective and aligned with GEI governance, cloud, and data standards.

The AI Architect translates business needs into practical AI solution designs across data, models, applications, and AI extensibility layers. Plays a hands‑on leadership role in active AI Solutions Factory use cases, guiding architectural decisions, identifying technical and operational risks, and defining mitigation strategies to ensure solutions are production-ready and sustainable.

• Design and lead AI‑based solutions and services, selecting optimal architectures aligned with GEI’s cloud, data, and security standards.
• Define and maintain AI reference architecture patterns for platforms such as Azure AI, Azure OpenAI, Copilot extensions, and related integrations.
• Lead solution architecture for priority AI use cases, including hands‑on design, technical decision-making, and architecture reviews.
• Identify technical, security, data, and delivery risks associated with AI solutions and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Embed Responsible AI principles into solution designs, including privacy, security, transparency, and model risk management.
• Partner with GEI enterprise architecture, IT, and delivery teams to harmonize AI, cloud, and data standards.
• Create and maintain architecture decision records, solution diagrams, and deployment guidance to support consistent implementation.

• 8+ years of experience in solution or enterprise architecture, including 3+ years in applied AI or machine learning solutions.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure OpenAI, Copilot Studio, cognitive search, vector databases, and API integrations.
• Strong understanding of identity, networking, data governance, and security within cloud-based environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical design discussions, manage stakeholders, and coach engineering teams.

• Market‑Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Pay Range For This Position: $– $/year
• Comprehensive Benefits Program:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
• Well‑Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Rewards and Recognition
• GEI‑Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder
• Vibrant Culture focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.