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Lead Cloud AI Engineer - Travel role at PGTEK in San Antonio, TX
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Lead Cloud AI Engineer (Lead / Senior)
Location: Various U.S. Federal Client Sites (Onsite) Travel: Yes – Travel to federal client sites as required Salary: $120,000 – $150,000 Clearance: Active TS/SCI
About PGTEK
PGTEK is a leading provider of enterprise IT modernization, cloud transformation, and infrastructure solutions supporting U.S. Federal Government agencies. As we expand our Google Cloud and AI practice, we're seeking a Lead Cloud AI Engineer to serve as the senior technical authority for enterprise cloud migration and AI platform modernization initiatives.
This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for architecting secure, compliant Google Cloud environments while mentoring engineering teams and guiding customers through large-scale cloud transformation efforts.
Position Summary
As the Lead Cloud AI Engineer, you will own the technical strategy, architecture, and execution of Google Cloud and Gemini for Government deployments. You'll work directly with federal customers to design secure cloud solutions, lead complex migration initiatives, establish architectural standards, and ensure every deployment aligns with FedRAMP, DoD, and NIST compliance requirements.
This role combines hands-on technical leadership with customer engagement, mentoring, and enterprise architecture.
Responsibilities
Lead architecture and design for enterprise Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments
Develop migration strategies for legacy, hybrid, and multi-cloud infrastructures
Design secure cloud architectures using Google Cloud Assured Workloads
Establish governance and architectural standards based on Google Cloud Well-Architected Framework
Serve as the primary technical advisor to federal customers and agency leadership
Lead cloud modernization initiatives from planning through implementation
Design secure IAM, resource hierarchy, networking, and encryption strategies
Architect solutions utilizing Cloud KMS, CMEK, VPC Service Controls, Organization Policies, and hierarchical firewalls
Drive FedRAMP authorization and Authority to Operate (ATO) efforts alongside compliance teams and 3PAOs
Lead infrastructure automation, CI/CD, deployment governance, and operational excellence initiatives
Oversee observability, monitoring, release management, penetration testing, and continuous compliance
Guide implementation of Gemini for Government, Google AI APIs, Model Garden, and enterprise AI solutions
Mentor Associate and Mid-Level Cloud Engineers while helping develop the organization's Google Cloud practice
Provide technical leadership throughout the full project lifecycle including planning, deployment, optimization, and ongoing support
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM discipline
5–8+ years of experience designing and leading enterprise cloud solutions
Extensive experience architecting and deploying Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments
Strong background leading enterprise cloud migration initiatives
Deep understanding of Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect domains
Experience implementing Google Cloud Well-Architected Framework best practices
Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, RMF, and federal security compliance
Experience leading ATO efforts and working with federal agencies
Proven leadership experience managing technical teams and customer engagements
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting FedRAMP High, DoD IL4, IL5, or IL6 environments
- Experience with Gemini for Government and enterprise AI platforms
- Knowledge of Google AI APIs, Agent Builder, and Model Garden
- Experience with AI Hypercomputer, GPU, or TPU environments
- Familiarity with Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) air-gapped environments
- Strong software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps experience
- Experience with enterprise API management (Apigee)
- Background in cloud financial management and migration planning
Required Certifications
- Google Cloud Certified – Professional Cloud Architect (PCA) (Required at time of hire)
- Google Cloud Certified – Associate Cloud Engineer (ACE) (Required or expected foundational certification)
Security Clearance
- Active TS/SCI clearance - or eligibility to get one (meaning at least an active Top Secret).
Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees. PGTEK offers a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.
ABOUT PGTEK
PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family.
EOE, including disability/veterans