Leidos is hiring a Principal AI/ML Solution Architect – Intelligent Agentic Platforms to serve as a visionary technical leader. You will architect enterprise-scale AI/ML solutions, design agent-based systems, and lead digital modernization initiatives—ensuring software, infrastructure, data governance, and security are integrated into a cohesive, compliant development lifecycle. This role bridges executive stakeholders, mission requirements, and engineering execution.
What You'll Do
- Architect and lead development of enterprise-scale AI/ML platforms, intelligent agents, and data-driven solutions for government and commercial customers.
- Define the technical vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI/ML, Agentic AI, Generative AI, and advanced analytics across programs.
- Build and evolve intelligent agents and AI-enabled services using LLMs, automation frameworks, and multi-agent orchestration patterns.
- Lead AI factory-based frameworks with reusable components for scalable offerings.
- Partner with C-level executives, CTOs, and business leaders to align solutions with mission needs.
- Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and ‘controls-as-code’ practices.
- Establish AI governance frameworks ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Design and deploy trusted ML models and advanced analytics/visualization solutions.
- Collaborate with systems engineers and ISSEs to embed security into platform design.
- Mentor senior and mid-level engineers through architecture and code reviews.
- Support ATO processes, business development, and conduct analyses/proofs-of-concept on emerging technologies.
- Promote ‘as code’ patterns for infrastructure, automation, agent behavior, and compliance artifacts.
What We're Looking For
- MS degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, or related field.
- 15+ years of experience in solution architecture and AI/ML.
- Demonstrated Principal Architect or CTO-level leadership in large-scale enterprise environments.
- Deep expertise in AI/ML systems including LLM integration, Generative AI, Agentic AI, and cloud-native architectures.
- Proven experience with AI governance, Responsible AI, and compliance frameworks.
- Experience delivering solutions in secure, regulated government environments.
- Ability to bridge software development, systems engineering, data science, and security disciplines.
- Strong executive-level communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience supporting business development and strategic technology roadmaps.
- Must have and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
Nice to Have
- Experience building agent-based or autonomous systems in production.
- Familiarity with AI orchestration frameworks.
- Background in legacy system modernization, DevSecOps, RPA, and data visualization platforms.
- Experience with data governance and metadata management platforms.
- Proven P&L management and experience leading large technical teams of 50+.
- PMP, ITIL, AWS, SAFe, or OCP certifications.
- Published thought leadership.
- Passion for applying AI and automation to real-world mission challenges.
- Experience with ‘as code’ approaches.
Technical Stack
- LLMs, Generative AI
- AWS, Azure
- DevSecOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code
- Java, Python
- RPA, data visualization platforms, OpenMetadata
Team & Environment
This role requires experience leading large technical teams of 50+ members.
Leidos is an equal opportunity employer.
