We are looking for an AI Consultant to support the design, implementation, and optimization of secure AI solutions in California. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who can combine hands-on AI development with a strong understanding of cloud security and regulatory expectations. The role focuses on building practical automation capabilities, guiding discovery efforts, and ensuring AI initiatives align with compliance standards throughout delivery.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead discovery sessions to assess business needs and identify opportunities for AI-driven solutions and process improvements.<br>• Design, build, and deploy AI applications within AWS environments while maintaining strong cloud security practices.<br>• Create automated workflows, intelligent agents, and validation processes that support testing, acceptance, and audit readiness.<br>• Partner with technical and compliance stakeholders to ensure AI solutions meet applicable regulatory and security requirements.<br>• Translate compliance considerations into scalable technical approaches that can be applied across the AI technology stack.<br>• Evaluate solution designs for alignment with PCI and related control standards before implementation and release.<br>• Document architecture decisions, risk considerations, and operating procedures to support governance and ongoing oversight.