Cloud AI Engineer

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Functional Title: Cloud AI Engineer 
Job Title: Systems Analyst VII 
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm 
Department: Chief Technology Office EI 3b 
Posting Number: 9862 
Closing Date: 12/31/2025 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-29 
Salary Range: $8,488.33 - $13,151.00 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift: Days (First) 
Telework:  
Travel: Up to 60% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST 
Other Locations:  
MOS Codes: 0171,8848,8858,181X,182X,1D7X1,255A,255S,25B,25D,25H,26B,62E,681X,682X,781X,CTI,CTM,CTR,CYB10,CYB11 
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Brief Job Description:

The Cloud AI Engineer leads the design, development, and implementation of enterprise AI solutions in cloud environments. This role combines hands-on engineering with strategic leadership, enabling the agency to leverage AI technologies to improve services, automate processes, and make data-driven decisions. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams, ensures compliance with security and data governance policies, and drives innovation in AI and machine learning initiatives.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

(30%) Leads CTO strategic initiatives and technology projects with a focus on AI and cloud solutions. The engineer is responsible for defining, designing, and delivering AI-enabled systems tailored to meet business objectives. Key responsibilities include conducting studies and preparing detailed reports that encompass findings, recommendations, and implementation guidance. The role also involves developing As-Is and To-Be analyses, gap analyses, SWOT assessments, technical diagrams, and cost/benefit estimates to support decision-making. Additionally, provides technical leadership in advanced systems analysis and AI architecture, ensuring innovative and effective solutions are implemented across the organization.

(25%) Responsible for driving data and AI initiatives across multiple agency systems, IT groups, and state entities. This includes coordinating planning and scheduling throughout project development and implementation, offering architectural options and solution recommendations, and ensuring that all AI designs adhere to data security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.

(15%) Designing, developing, and administering highly scalable AI systems on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, the Cloud AI Engineer is responsible for implementing essential capabilities including model training, inference, reporting, and seamless system integration. In addition, the engineer optimizes AI system performance, scalability, and reliability to ensure robust and effective solutions across the organization.

(15%) Leads and actively participates in the end-to-end delivery of AI solutions, encompassing system analysis, coding, testing, deployment, and ongoing support. This includes troubleshooting issues, coordinating problem resolution efforts, and ensuring the seamless adoption of AI technologies throughout the organization. Additionally, the engineer is responsible for developing or updating technical standards, procedures, and documentation to support effective and consistent AI solution implementation.

(5%) Responsible for evaluating the current state of technical solutions against desired outcomes, identifying gaps, and formulating strategies to address these deficiencies. This involves collaborating closely with HHS IT groups to provide recommendations and support IT planning efforts. Additionally, the engineer assists in the development of roadmaps, planning documents, and investment justifications to help guide future technology initiatives and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

(5%) Responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of training programs for staff focused on AI tools, technologies, and platforms. Additionally, the engineer actively promotes the adoption of AI technologies throughout both technical and programming teams to ensure successful integration and utilization across the organization.

(5%) Perform other responsibilities as assigned to support AI and technology initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems, the techniques used in the design of non-automated systems, information technology equipment, applicable programming languages, computer hardware and software, computer operating systems, writing program code, and automated mapping.
• Strong knowledge of machine learning workflows, model training, inference pipelines, and data integration.
• Knowledge of AI system deployment, monitoring, and scaling in production environments.
• Skills with with data governance, security, and privacy compliance for AI systems.
• Skilled in advanced AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, MLflow).
• Hands-on skills with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their AI/ML services.
• Skilled in large-scale data engineering and cloud-native analytics platforms.
• Skill in solving problems; in scheduling, testing, installing, and implementing programs; and in troubleshooting computer systems.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives and collaborate with business stakeholders.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and promote AI best practices.
• Ability to analyze systems and procedures, to write and revise standards and procedures, and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to oversee and/or supervise the work of others.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

Preferred Certification: Certifications in Cloud Architecture and AI/ML, such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or equivalent industry-recognized credentials.

Initial Screening Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience) is preferred.

• 8+ years of experience in cloud computing

• 2+ years of experience in cloud-based AI/ML system design, development, or administration

Additional Information:

Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. The offered salary will be determined in accordance with budgetary limits and the requirements of HHSC Human Resources Manual.

• Selected candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

• This is a hybrid position based in Austin with at least three (3) days in the office required. Selected candidate must be willing to commute to the office on the required days. 

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

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Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework.  Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.