Lead Cloud AI Engineer - Travel role
Quick Summary
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,
Responsibilities
~1 min read- → 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
Requirements
~1 min read- 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
- 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 get one (meaning at least an active Top Secret).
What We Offer
~1 min readOur 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
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- July 16, 2026
- First seen
- September 28, 2026
- Last seen
- September 28, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 22%
- Scored at
- September 28, 2026
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