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Job ID: JN -082026-583054
AI Architect
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Birmingham, Alabama
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Remote
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Data & AI
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$80.00 - $92.00/hr
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$80.00 - $92.00
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Job Description
AI Strategy & Enterprise Architect
Birmingham, AL (Hybrid Preferred)
Contract-to-Hire
$90 - $92 per hour
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our client is seeking an experienced AI Strategy & Enterprise Architect to lead and accelerate enterprise-wide AI transformation initiatives. This contract-to-hire role, based in Birmingham, AL (hybrid preferred), requires a strategic leader who can bridge executive vision with technical implementation, serving as a trusted advisor to both business and technology stakeholders. The successful candidate will guide the execution and evolution of the organization’s AI strategy and roadmap, identify high-value AI opportunities, and drive adoption of Generative AI and emerging technologies. You will operate as an internal consultant and strategic leader, balancing innovation with governance, risk, and security considerations. Responsibilities include advising on AI architecture, governance, security, and compliance, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation. This position offers the opportunity to influence high-visibility initiatives, work closely with executive leadership, and pursue long-term career growth within a supportive environment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Guide the execution and evolution of the enterprise Artificial Intelligence strategy and roadmap
- Partner with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams to identify high-value AI opportunities
- Advise on AI architecture, governance, security, compliance, and implementation best practices
- Drive adoption of Generative AI and emerging AI technologies across the organization
- Evaluate platforms, frameworks, and cloud solutions to recommend scalable enterprise architectures
- Collaborate with engineering, data, security, and architecture teams to ensure successful implementation of AI initiatives
- Serve as an internal consultant and trusted advisor to bridge executive vision and technical execution
- Balance innovation with governance, risk, and security considerations in AI adoption
- Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to inform enterprise AI strategy
- Support change management and organizational readiness for AI transformation
WHAT YOU BRING
- 10+ years of experience in architecture, software development, cloud, data, AI, or related enterprise technology disciplines
- Proven experience developing or implementing enterprise AI strategies and roadmaps
- Strong executive presence with experience influencing senior business and technology stakeholders
- Hands-on understanding of AI/ML technologies, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and RAG architectures
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Knowledge of AI governance, risk management, security, and compliance in regulated environments
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
- AI consulting, enterprise architecture, or digital transformation leadership experience (preferred)
- Experience implementing enterprise AI solutions at scale (preferred)
- Familiarity with Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, Vertex AI, or similar platforms (preferred)
- Knowledge of modern application architectures, microservices, containerization, and cloud-native technologies (preferred)
- Experience in healthcare, financial services, insurance, or another highly regulated industry (preferred)
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
- Opportunity to influence enterprise-wide AI strategy and innovation
- Exposure to executive leadership and high-visibility initiatives
- Long-term career growth with potential for permanent placement
- 401(k) Matching Plan
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- Relationship-driven support throughout your engagement
- Paid holidays and ongoing consultant care
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Disclaimer: Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.
EEO:
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Benefits & Perks:
Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.
Pay Disclaimer:
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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At Brooksource, relationships are the foundation of everything we do. Since 2000, we’ve built lasting partnerships with clients, consultants, and internal teams to deliver an exceptional experience across every engagement. As a trusted IT and Engineering services provider, Brooksource supports Fortune 500 organizations through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, and Elevate, our proprietary Workforce Transformation program. Whether you're hiring for software development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, or enterprise IT, our customized staffing solutions are designed to align with your company’s unique goals, culture, and technology stack. We offer flexible hiring models, including contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement to meet your evolving business needs.
We are a certified partner of leading platforms, including Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud, enabling us to deliver scalable, end-to-end technology solutions. With a growing national footprint, Brooksource is redefining expectations in IT consulting, engineering services, and technology workforce solutions.