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Position Description
CGI Federal is seeking a Sr. AI Technology IT Support Specialist to support its enterprise AI initiatives for a large scale Federal Agency. This role ensures successful deployment, operation, maintenance, and governance of AI technology platforms. The specialist will provide end to end support including software licensing, infrastructure administration, user assistance, documentation, and adherence to governance frameworks.
**This position requires candidate to work 5 days per week at the client site in Woodlawn, MD**
Your future duties and responsibilities
AI Software Licensing Management and AI Infrastructure Support
CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.
CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com. You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.
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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.
CGI Federal is seeking a Sr. AI Technology IT Support Specialist to support its enterprise AI initiatives for a large scale Federal Agency. This role ensures successful deployment, operation, maintenance, and governance of AI technology platforms. The specialist will provide end to end support including software licensing, infrastructure administration, user assistance, documentation, and adherence to governance frameworks.
**This position requires candidate to work 5 days per week at the client site in Woodlawn, MD**
Your future duties and responsibilities
AI Software Licensing Management and AI Infrastructure Support
- Procure, track, and manage licenses for all AI related tools and software. Ensure license compliance with vendor agreements. Perform renewals and updates. Provide periodic status and usage reports.
- Configure and maintain servers, storage, and network components for AI workloads.
- Monitor system performance, availability, and security posture.
- Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies. Conduct routine patching, maintenance, and upgrades. Recommend infrastructure scaling as AI usage grows.
- Provide help desk and troubleshooting services for SSA AI users. Assist with onboarding, access provisioning, and account management.
- Deliver user training and prepare instructional guides. Respond promptly and professionally to user inquiries.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation such as architecture diagrams, configuration details, and maintenance procedures. Produce and update user manuals, FAQs, and training materials.
- Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for AI system operations, security, data management, and user support.
- Support governance framework creation to meet federal regulations, SSA policies, and industry best practices. Define and operationalize roles and responsibilities within the AI ecosystem. Train staff on SOPs and governance processes.
- Produce ongoing reports on AI usage, activity statistics, and code metrics. Deliver quarterly reporting on measurable value gained by SSA through AI adoption.
- Submit weekly status reports. Participate in recurring project meetings with SSA stakeholders. Maintain clear documentation of communications and decisions.
- Ability to obtain and maintain US Public Trust Clearance
- Bachelors Degree and 10 years of IT experience
- Experience administering AI supporting infrastructure (servers, networks, storage, cloud environments).
- Familiarity with AI/ML platforms, software licensing frameworks, and enterprise configuration management.
- Skilled in system monitoring, performance tuning, and security controls. Background in backup and disaster recovery architectures.
- Help desk or technical support experience, ideally for specialized tools or platforms.
- Strong troubleshooting capabilities across infrastructure, software, and user environments.
- Experience developing technical documentation (architecture diagrams, configuration runbooks, SOPs). Understanding of federal IT governance, compliance frameworks, and operational controls.
- Local candidate with availability to work on site 5 days/week at the client site in Woodlawn, MD
- Prior experience supporting government agencies, especially SSA.
- Experience in regulated environments requiring strong documentation discipline.
- Familiarity with AI/ML operational models, pipelines, and lifecycle management.
- ITIL, Security , Cloud , or similar certifications.
CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive insurance options
- Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
- Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Wellness and Well being programs
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Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.
CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com. You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.
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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.