Director of AI & Machine Learning

Overview:

The Director of AI Solutions will lead the strategy, design, and deployment of secure enterprise AI capabilities focused on regulated and high-trust environments. This role will drive the development of a secure AI application layer that enables organizations to safely operationalize generative AI through governance, compliance, workflow integration, and multi-model orchestration.

 

The ideal candidate understands that enterprise AI value is created not only through model capability, but through secure deployment, policy enforcement, auditability, and integration into mission-critical workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Lead enterprise AI solution strategy and execution across regulated environments.
• Design and oversee secure AI architectures including:
  • Multi-model orchestration 
  • AI governance and guardrails
  • Role-based access controls 
  • Audit logging and compliance automation 
  • Secure middleware and API integration 
• Partner with proposal, capture, sales, cybersecurity, compliance, and product teams to operationalize AI securely at scale.
• Drive integration of AI capabilities into enterprise systems, workflows, and business operations.
• Develop persona-based AI use cases, prompt libraries, and reusable enterprise agents.
• Support customer adoption from pilot programs to enterprise-wide deployment.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and customers on responsible AI implementation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field (Master’s a plus)
• 8+ years of experience in enterprise technology, AI solutions, cybersecurity, or digital transformation.
• Experience delivering AI or cloud solutions in regulated industries such as government, defense, healthcare, or financial services.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Generative AI and LLM ecosystems 
  • AI governance and security 
  • Enterprise architecture and integrations 
  • Compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, SOC 2, HIPAA, etc.) 
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams and enterprise initiatives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Strategic Focus

This role is focused on building the secure operational layer that allows enterprises and government organizations to safely adopt AI within existing security, compliance, and workflow requirements. The objective is to operationalize AI responsibly — not build foundation models, but enable trusted enterprise AI deployment at scale.

General Information: MicroTech is an award-winning Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and experienced provider of information technology and communications. MicroTech offers a wide range of professional services focused on providing cutting-edge solutions with the customer at the forefront of every decision we make. Solving complex business challenges is our passion — we provide effective, practical solutions that can increase productivity, and decrease costs. MicroTech has developed a well-earned reputation for best-in-class services and solutions using repeatedly proven ISO 9001 Quality Management System, ISO 20000 IT service management, ISO 27001 Information Security Management System, and ITIL® management qualified business processes. We offer great pay, amazing benefits, and our company culture is strong. MicroTech is devoted to people development and providing high achievers opportunities to grow professionally. As an employee, you are surrounded by intelligent, driven colleagues and have the benefit of a culture that is focused on bringing out the best in everyone. Our benefits include: •     Insurance (medical, dental vision) •     Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days during the first year; 20 days annually after one year of service •     401k Plan with Employer Matching Contribution •     11 Company-Paid Holidays •     Tuition Assistance •     Voluntary Benefit Programs •     Corporate Discounts MicroTech is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classes.