Lead Tech Architect AI Infrastructure

Overview

Remote
$70 - $80
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

Artificial Intelligence
VMware
VMware ESXi
GPU
HCI
AI Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Tech Architect
Technical Architect
Team Lead
Team Leadership

Job Details

Trident Consulting, one of the fastest-growing IT staffing and services firms in the nation. We are currently seeking a "Lead Tech Architect AI Infrastructure" for one of our industry leading clients.

Please find additional details about the role below:

Role: Lead Tech Architect AI Infrastructure

Location: United States (Remote)

Duration: Contract-to-hire

Rate: $75 - 80/hour. on W2

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support deployment and maintenance of NVIDIA DGX, HGX, and GPU-accelerated systems.
  • Administer VMware environments, including ESXi, vCenter, and virtual networking/storage.
  • Deploy and support Kubernetes clusters across various environments and distros (e.g., RKE, OpenShift, AKS, EKS, GKE).
  • Perform day-to-day system administration across compute, storage, and networking layers.
  • Manage Nutanix HCI platforms (Prism, AHV), including upgrades, patching, and cluster management.
  • Automate infrastructure tasks using Shell scripts, Ansible, or similar tools.
  • Collaborate with DevOps, data science, and engineering teams to ensure scalable, resilient infrastructure for AI/ML workloads.
  • Monitor infrastructure health and performance; participate in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Min 8 years of experience in Tech Architect or Enterprise Infrastructure roles.
  • Experience with NVIDIA DGX, HGX, or other GPU-based compute platforms.
  • Strong working knowledge of VMware virtualization technologies.
  • Proficient with Kubernetes and experience managing multiple distributions (e.g., RKE, OpenShift, AKS, EKS).
  • Familiarity with Nutanix HCI (Prism, AHV) is a plus.
  • Understanding of enterprise storage, networking, and system monitoring tools.
  • Scripting and automation experience (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible).
  • Strong communication, documentation, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.

Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we ve specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success. Learn more: .

Some of our recent awards include:

  • Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco.
  • Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe.
  • Received the TechServe Excellence award.
  • Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America.
  • Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.
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