Ascent Solutions Ascent

Ascent Solutions Ascent

AI Architect

US MN Remote

Sponsorship not specified$170k-$185kDetected 47 days ago
PythonC#Code ReviewAzureDevOpsMachine LearningMLOpsCybersecurityMicrosoft SentinelMicrosoft DefenderLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

  • Join Ascent Solutions Combine one of the fastest growing industries on the planet with collaboration, intellectual diversity, and a culture of excellence-this is what you get.
  • Soaring cyber risk is here to stay, but so are our consultants.
  • Ascent is built to help companies evolve their cybersecurity posture, modernize their Microsoft solutions, and secure their journey to the cloud.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement Ascent's end‑to‑end AI strategy, including roadmap, architecture, tooling, and governance.
  • Build AI workflows, automations, and integrations from scratch using Microsoft technologies.
  • Partner with leadership to identify high‑value AI opportunities across the organization.
  • Architect and implement AI‑enhanced solutions leveraging:
  • Build intelligent detection, response, and automation workflows that strengthen Ascent's security posture.
  • Develop custom AI models, pipelines, and orchestration logic tailored to business and security needs.
  • Build scalable, secure, and maintainable AI systems using Azure services (Azure ML, Azure OpenAI, Logic Apps, Functions, etc.).
  • Evaluate and implement new AI technologies, frameworks, and tools.
  • Lead code reviews, architecture discussions, and engineering standards.

Requirements

  • Deep expertise with the Microsoft Security Stack and Azure ecosystem.
  • Proven experience designing AI workflows, pipelines, or automations from scratch.
  • Strong proficiency with Python, C#, or similar languages used in AI and automation.
  • Experience integrating AI models with enterprise systems, APIs, and security tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide engineering teams.
  • Strong understanding of cloud security, identity, and compliance principles.
  • Experience with Microsoft Security Copilot or other AI‑driven security tools.
  • Prior experience leading AI initiatives in a startup or greenfield environment.
  • The ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
  • Required
  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering, machine learning, or AI development.
  • Preferred
  • Background in MLOps, DevOps, or secure software development practices.
  • Experience building AI governance frameworks or responsible AI processes.
  • What You'll Bring

Compensation

  • We practice stewardship of the roles and resources entrusted to us.
  • Our hiring process sources consultants with wholistic skillsets: technical depth, EQ- and IQ-informed communication, and a passion for spreading cybersecurity.

Benefits

  • Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.

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