Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job, it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To collaborate with clients and teammates to deliver impactful solutions. Not just to do something better, but to solve meaningful problems in complex mission environments.
This role is ideal for solution architects with strong hands-on experience who are ready to take increased ownership of AI solution design and delivery while continuing to grow under senior architectural leadership.
Your role and responsibilities
*** ship is required for this role without exception. Candidates must also have an approved, active US Government Top Secret security clearance and be able to sit onsite in the Washington DC Metro area. ***
The AI Solutions Architect is a hands-on technologist and technical problem-solver who works in collaboration with team members while deepening their architectural expertise, contributing to the architecture, design, and rapid delivery of complex AI/ML solutions for IC mission programs. The Architect contributes to solution designs that balance immediate mission needs with long-term sustainability and operational realities, supporting pragmatic delivery decisions under the guidance to address high-priority gaps with agility within the scope of the delivered solution. This role requires a software-agnostic mindset and the ability to work across IBM and third-party capabilities, ranging from RPA to GenAI to address complex technical problems. The successful candidate will be able to propose alternative technical approaches when appropriate, delivering capabilities that provide immediate value whole supporting continued evolution as mission requirements shift.
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
Clearance & Logistics: ship and an approved, active Top Secret/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph clearance are required on day one. Ability to sit regularly at IBM or customer worksites in the Washington, DC Metro Area.
Cognitive Flexibility & Innovation: 5+ years of experience designing and implementing data and AI/ML solutions with the ability to adapt thinking and approaches to solve complex mission challenges.
Agnostic Technical Mastery: Experience contributing to end-to-end AI solutions using a range of technologies including GenAI, LLMs, RPA, and traditional process improvement techniques.
Architectural Foundations: Strong knowledge of modern integration patterns, including Data Fabric, Data Mesh, with experience deploying solutions across major providers and hybrid environments.
User-Centric Architecture: Demonstrated experience applying User Centric Design principles to technical architecture, ensuring that the "80% solution" is built specifically to address the end-user's cognitive load and mission environment.
Mission-Driven Communication: Ability to operate in high-stakes environments and communicate technical trade-offs clearly to technical teams and mission stakeholders.
Preferred technical and professional experience
IC Sector Experience: 3+ years within the last 5 years supporting or architecting systems for the National Security or Defense sector, with exposure to air-gapped delivery and secure AI requirements.
Continuous Evolution Mindset: Experience contributing to solutions designed with future scalability and adaptability in mind, ensuring that rapid prototypes can transition into production capabilities as mission requirements evolve.
Technical Polymathy: Experience working with modern data and AI platforms such as Databricks and Snowflake, while maintaining a software-agnostic approach and the ability to recommend alternative tools when mission requirements dictate.
ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT
IBM Consulting is IBM's consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients' businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.
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ABOUT IBM
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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS
IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:
- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
- Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.
ship Required.
The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
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- Dice Id: 10104006
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- Posted 30+ days ago
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