Enterprise AI Architect

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Position: Enterprise AI Infrastructure Architect

Local to New York, NY only!

Type: Contract

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Technology & Infrastructure Leader with deep expertise in enterprise infrastructure, AI/ML platforms, and large-scale transformation programs. This role will drive strategic modernization of datacenters, cloud adoption, and AI/GenAI enablement while ensuring resilience, cost optimization, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience across capital markets / banking environments, with a proven ability to manage global teams, optimize technology investments, and align infrastructure strategy with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Infrastructure Strategy & Transformation

•       Lead enterprise-wide datacenter consolidation and modernization programs

•       Define and execute target-state architecture for hybrid and cloud-ready platforms

•       Establish transformation roadmaps across compute, storage, network, and security domains

•       Drive infrastructure standardization to enable scalable and synchronized execution

2. AI/ML, GenAI & HPC Platforms

•       Design and deploy AI/ML and GenAI infrastructure platforms (GPU clusters, HPC environments)

•       Optimize hardware and on-prem/cloud investments for AI workloads

•       Partner with enterprise AI governance teams to accelerate AI adoption

3. Cost Optimization & Vendor Strategy

•       Drive large-scale cost optimization initiatives through vendor renegotiation and rationalization

•       Lead multi-vendor engagements, RFPs, and contract optimization

•       Optimize capacity planning and infrastructure utilization to reduce future spend

4. Cloud & Hybrid Enablement

•       Lead adoption of hybrid cloud architectures with automation and governance

•       Enable seamless integration across on-prem and cloud environments

•       Improve operational efficiency through process standardization and automation

5. Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance

•       Partner with InfoSec teams to ensure secure transformation aligned with regulatory requirements

•       Enhance security controls, governance frameworks, and audit readiness

•       Align infrastructure capabilities with enterprise security policies

6. Stakeholder & Executive Management

•       Engage with CIO/CTO leadership, business units, and regulators

•       Drive alignment across line of business, infrastructure, and engineering teams

•       Present strategy, progress, and risks to executive committees

Required Experience & Skills

•       20–25+ years in enterprise infrastructure and technology leadership

•       Strong experience in banking / capital markets environments

•       Expertise across:

o       Enterprise infrastructure (compute, storage, networking, datacenters)

o       AI/ML, HPC, and GenAI platforms

o       Hybrid cloud and large-scale modernization programs

•       Proven track record in multi-billion-dollar transformation programs

•       Strong experience in:

o       Vendor management & commercial optimization

o       Budget ownership and cost transformation

o       Regulatory and audit engagements

•       Hands-on understanding of low-latency trading infrastructure (preferred)

Leadership Competencies

•       Executive stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

•       Ability to lead large global teams and cross-functional programs

•       Strong balance of technical depth and business acumen

•       Strategic thinking with delivery-focused execution mindset

Preferred Background

•       Experience with top-tier institutions (e.g., global banks, HPC/AI firms, telecom providers)

•       Exposure to GPU platforms (A100/H100 class), AI infrastructure, and secure compute environments

•       Prior consulting or transformation leadership roles

Education

•       Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

•       Advanced certifications in cloud, AI, or infrastructure technologies (preferred)

Value Proposition

•       Opportunity to lead enterprise-scale modernization and AI transformation programs

•       Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategy decisions

•       High-impact role influencing technology, cost, and innovation agendas

Thanks & Regards,

Shristi Awasthi

US IT Recruiter

PROLIM Global Corporation

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