AI Solutions Architect / AI Engineering Advisor
Job Type: Contract - 12 months Location: Remote, East Coast hours required (~8/9 AM–5 PM ET). Maryland preferred. Some travel to Maryland is expected during the contract. Work Authorization: US Citizens only. Fingerprint background screening required. Ideal Start Date: October 2026
Position Overview Our client is seeking an AI Solutions Architect / AI Engineering Advisor to design and guide the implementation of Generative AI and advanced analytics solutions on AWS, in support of a technology transformation and modernization contract with the State of Maryland. The role works closely with business and technical stakeholders to identify use cases, define architectures, and drive adoption of AI-powered solutions.
Responsibilities
Design and implement Generative AI architectures using Amazon Bedrock and AWS AI services Develop Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and knowledge management solutions Advise stakeholders on AI strategy, governance, and best practices Evaluate and recommend foundation models and AI tooling Collaborate with development teams to deploy scalable AI applications Support AI security, compliance, and responsible AI initiatives Create technical documentation and executive presentations Lead architecture workshops and discovery sessions Work with business and technical stakeholders at the State of Maryland to identify use cases and drive adoption
Mandatory Skills
5+ years of cloud architecture, AI/ML, or software engineering experience Hands-on experience with Amazon Bedrock, foundation models, and Generative AI Understanding of RAG architectures, embeddings, and vector databases Strong AWS architecture and consulting experience Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - must be able to present to and advise executive-level audiences Strong written documentation skills (both technical docs and executive presentations) AWS Solutions Architect certification desired
Nice-to-Have Skills
Additional AWS professional certifications preferred Experience with AI governance, compliance, and responsible AI frameworks Executive presentation and architecture workshop facilitation experience
Procom provides Basic Life/AD&D insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and EAP at no cost to eligible employees after a waiting period. Medical and dental coverage (employee premium contributions), a non-matching 401(k) plan, and additional voluntary coverage are also available. This role includes legislatively required paid leave; no bonus, commission, or equity compensation applies.