<p><strong>Robert Half</strong> is actively partnering with an Austin-based client to identify a AI Architect<strong> (contract).</strong> In this role, you will define and guide the design of next-generation AI-powered platform capabilities. This role will focus on building scalable, production-ready architectures for intelligent systems, working closely with data science, engineering, and platform teams. <strong>This role is onsite in Austin, Tx. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Define architectural standards and system designs for AI-enabled applications, including orchestration, context management, state handling, tool integration, and reliability frameworks.</li><li>Author technical design documentation, architecture standards, and decision records that guide engineering teams.</li><li>Develop proof-of-concept solutions and prototypes to validate architectural approaches before large-scale implementation.</li><li>Partner with data science and engineering teams to integrate AI capabilities with APIs, event-driven systems, data platforms, and enterprise applications.</li><li>Review and provide guidance on architecture proposals, ensuring scalability, reliability, and alignment with engineering standards.</li><li>Drive cross-functional alignment on technical strategy and architectural decisions.</li><li>Help establish best practices for AI-assisted software development and modern engineering workflows.</li><li>Mentor senior engineers and technical leaders on architecture, distributed systems, and AI application design.</li><li>Communicate technical strategies, trade-offs, risks, and recommendations to executive stakeholders and customer-facing teams.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Robert Half</strong> is actively partnering with an Austin-based client to identify a Network Engineer<strong> (contract).</strong> In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing critical network infrastructure while ensuring high availability, performance, and security. <strong>This role is onsite in Austin, Tx.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Design, implement, troubleshoot, and support enterprise network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless networks.</li><li>Monitor and optimize network performance, reliability, and availability across complex multi-site environments.</li><li>Perform network upgrades, configuration changes, and maintenance activities following established change management processes.</li><li>Maintain network architecture diagrams, configuration standards, operational procedures, and technical documentation.</li><li>Proactively identify and resolve network issues while implementing measures to prevent future disruptions.</li><li>Support network security initiatives and infrastructure modernization projects.</li><li>Participate in on-call support rotations and respond to critical network incidents as needed.</li><li>Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to team members.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement infrastructure enhancements and support business growth.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Robert Half</strong> is actively partnering with an Austin-based client to identify a Network Administrator <strong>(contract).</strong> In this role, you will support the design, analysis, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise technology solutions. This position serves as a key technical resource responsible for evaluating business and operational needs, recommending technology improvements, and supporting critical infrastructure initiatives. <strong>This role is onsite in Austin, Tx. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze business and technical requirements to develop and implement technology solutions.</li><li>Evaluate and improve workflows, processes, and system functionality through technical analysis and process optimization.</li><li>Provide advanced technical support, troubleshooting, and consulting services for enterprise technology environments.</li><li>Participate in the planning, deployment, enhancement, and upgrade of applications, systems, and infrastructure.</li><li>Support and maintain network infrastructure, including switches, routers, wireless technologies, and Network Access Control (NAC) solutions.</li><li>Assist with network configuration, software updates, equipment inventory management, and technical documentation.</li><li>Troubleshoot LAN/WAN connectivity issues and support network expansion and infrastructure projects.</li><li>Collaborate with engineers, vendors, and business stakeholders to implement technology solutions and improvements.</li><li>Develop and maintain technical procedures, standards, and operational documentation.</li></ul><p><br></p>