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AI Engineer

DataStaff, Inc.
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025 CLOSED ON 12/16/2025

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DataStaff, Inc is seeking an AI Engineer for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in Richmond, VA.
* This position is hybrid
Job Description:
Our client is seeking an AI Engineer IV to implement, maintain, and manage cloud infrastructure for AI in Azure, as well as configure/maintain monitoring, IaC, and CI/CD for these resources.
Knowledge and Experience:

  • Comfortable working in an environment that utilizes multiple frameworks/technologies, including .NET, Java, SQL, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and more.
  • Experience working with security tools such as Tenable to manage vulnerability remediation, etc.
  • Experience crafting disaster recovery (DR) plans to ensure minimal downtime and prevent data loss.
  • Strong networking knowledge - including understanding OSI layer functionality and network protocols.
  • Microsoft-focused certifications, such as: Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect, Azure AI Engineer Associate, etc.
  • Networking-focused certifications, such as: Network , CCNA, etc.


Required Skills:

  • 3 Years - Experience providing guidance on the implementation of AI resources in Azure, and experience implementing, maintaining, and monitoring those resources
  • 8 Years - Experience with implementing, monitoring, and maintaining Azure environments.
  • 10 Years - Experience performing regular patching and updates to ensure system security and stability.
  • 10 Years - Experience overseeing backup operations and recovery processes in mission-critical environments.
  • 10 Years - Experience planning & executing cloud migrations, and moving workloads from on-premises to the cloud.
  • 10 Years - Experience providing support and troubleshooting issues for production applications.
  • 10 Years - Experience with tools like SCCM & SCOM for automated patch management & deployment.


This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.

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