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.
Establish best practices for AI development, deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
Architect and implement AI-enhanced solutions leveraging Microsoft Security Stack.
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.
Ensure compliance, security, and responsible AI practices across all solutions.
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical guidance and career development.
Help shape a high-performance engineering culture rooted in curiosity, quality, and innovation.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in software engineering, machine learning, or AI development.
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 (preferred).
Background in MLOps, DevOps, or secure software development practices (preferred).
Experience building AI governance frameworks or responsible AI processes (preferred).
Prior experience leading AI initiatives in a startup or greenfield environment (preferred).

Benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI strategyAI workflowsautomationsintegrationscustom AI modelspipelinesorchestration logicPythonC#MLOps

Soft Skills

mentoringtechnical guidancecareer developmentengineering culturecuriosityqualityinnovation