Lead Cloud AI Engineer - Travel role

PGTEK•Washington, DC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Google Cloud Certified – Professional Cloud Architect (PCA) (Required at time of hire)
Google Cloud Certified – Associate Cloud Engineer (ACE) (Required or expected foundational certification)
Active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility to obtain a TS/SCI clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

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

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

Benefits

Comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option
Vision plan
Dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term disability
Critical Illness insurance
Matching 401(k) plan
Discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Generous amount of PTO and Holidays
Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment