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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Architect AI Engineer - **Company:** GTSC TALENT SOLUTIONS, LLC - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Information Engineering, DevOps, Information Lifecycle Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Machine Learning Operations, Data Pipelines - **Published:** July 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9022302/cloud-architect-ai-engineer ## About the Role Requirements: * U.S. Citizenship * Active TS/SCI with polygraph * Seven (7) years of demonstrated combined years of experience (YOE) in cloud and artificial intelligence systems with a bachelorx27s degree; if Masterx27s degree then five (5) YOE; if Ph.D., 3 YOE, else 12 years of relevant DoD program management or relevant experience if a high school/GED graduate. Certifications: * No certifications required. Required Skills: * Cloud Architecture/ Cloud Engineer/ Platform Engineering (especially in AWS). * AI/ML system design and implementation. * High-level understanding of the AI lifecycle (development, training, inference, monitoring). * Experience with ML pipeline development, model deployment, and DevOps/ML Ops. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a variety of stakeholder groups, ability to proactively engage with these groups to understand requirements and inform system architecture decisions. * System security and networking (particularly the implementation of system security on classified systems). * Data engineering and data lifecycle management. Desired Skills: * Experience with Amazon SafeMaker is a plus. You are responsible for: * Analyzes userx27s requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications. * Analyzes system requirements and leads design and development activities. * Guides users in formulating requirements, advises alternative approaches, and conducts feasibility studies. * Provides technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology. Incorporates new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations. * Develops technical documentation. * Develops system Architecture and system design documentation. * Guides system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans. * Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. * Ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility. * Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives. Education and Required Qualification * A High School Diploma or GED plus twelve (12) years of general system engineering experience. OR * A Bachelorx27s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus seven (7) years of systems engineering experience. OR * A Masterx27s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus five (5) years of systems engineering experience. OR * A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus three (3) years of systems engineering experience. ## Description GTSC seeks a Cloud Architect Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer , Level III, to support our customer in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland All work is on-site. This is not a hybrid or remote position. 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