AIS (Applied Information Sciences)

• Support the ongoing operation and maintenance of Azure Landing Zone components, including management groups, subscriptions, policies, role-based access controls, and networking constructs. • Monitor platform health, configuration compliance, and resource performance across Azure environments. • Assist with administration of core Azure infrastructure services such as virtual networks, network security groups, route tables, storage accounts, key vaults, backup, monitoring, and resource locks. • Perform routine operational tasks including validation checks, configuration updates, patch coordination, log review, and issue remediation. • Support enforcement of governance and security controls through Azure Policy, tagging standards, and operational guardrails. • Assist in incident response, root cause analysis, and problem resolution for Azure platform-related issues. • Maintain operational documentation, runbooks, asset inventories, and support procedures for Azure infrastructure services. • Provide day-to-day support for Azure Virtual Desktop host pools, session hosts, application groups, workspaces, FSLogix profiles, and user access configurations. • Monitor AVD service health, user session performance, host availability, and capacity utilization. • Troubleshoot user connectivity issues, session reliability problems, login delays, profile container issues, and application delivery concerns. • Assist with session host provisioning, image updates, scaling support, and maintenance activities. • Support integration and operational coordination with identity, networking, storage, and endpoint management teams as required for AVD service delivery. • Help maintain secure and stable end-user virtual desktop environments in accordance with organizational standards. • Respond to incidents, service requests, and operational alerts within defined service levels. • Participate in troubleshooting bridge calls and support escalations involving Azure infrastructure and AVD services. • Execute approved changes in accordance with change management procedures and maintenance windows. • Identify recurring issues and contribute to problem management and continuous service improvement efforts.

Role Description At AIS, we are seeking a talented individual to join as a Senior Software Engineer. This role involves supporting the unique needs of our client as a Power Platform Architect. - Lead architecture and technical design for Power Platform solutions that meet business, functional, security, and operational requirements. - Define scalable solution patterns, reusable components, environment strategy, ALM practices, and governance controls for enterprise Power Platform adoption. - Architect solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Power BI, Power Pages, and supporting Azure services where appropriate. - Translate business requirements into solution designs, technical specifications, data models, and integration patterns. - Design, configure, and develop Canvas Apps, Model-Driven Apps, automated workflows, approval processes, and custom business solutions on the Power Platform. - Build and maintain Dataverse tables, relationships, business rules, forms, views, and security models. - Develop integrations between Power Platform and enterprise systems using connectors, custom connectors, APIs, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and other Microsoft cloud services. - Create reporting and dashboard solutions using Power BI to support operational insight and executive decision-making. - Establish and enforce Power Platform governance standards including environment strategy, DLP policies, connector management, solution segmentation, and release management. - Partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation, application modernization, and process transformation. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience. - 5+ years of experience designing and developing Microsoft business solutions, including significant hands-on experience with the Power Platform. - Deep expertise in Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Dataverse, Power Pages, and Microsoft 365 integration. - Experience architecting enterprise-grade low-code solutions with strong attention to security, supportability, and scalability. - Strong understanding of application lifecycle management (ALM), solution packaging, deployment pipelines, and environment strategies. - Experience integrating Power Platform with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, Dynamics 365, Azure services, and external systems. - Knowledge of identity and access concepts including Entra ID, role-based security, least privilege, and service account design. - Experience with REST APIs, JSON, custom connectors, and integration design. Requirements - Microsoft certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert; Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate; Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate; or any Azure or Microsoft 365 related certifications. - Experience with Copilot Studio, AI Builder, and emerging Microsoft automation and agent capabilities. - Experience in regulated or large enterprise environments with formal governance, security, and change management requirements. - Familiarity with Azure Functions, Logic Apps, API Management, DevOps pipelines, and custom application extensions. - Experience replacing legacy forms, spreadsheets, Access databases, VBA solutions, or manual workflows with modern Power Platform solutions. Benefits - Employee Ownership: Your contributions directly impact the company’s success, and you share in its achievements. - Continuous Learning: Access to resources, training, and mentorship to support your professional growth. - Inclusive Culture: A workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone’s voice is valued. - Mission-Driven Work: Engage in projects that make a meaningful difference for our clients and communities. Compensation The targeted base salary range for this role is $100,000-$150,000 per year. Please note that this range is provided as a guideline and the final offer will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skillset and competencies, level of experience, education, certifications, and location. We value transparency in our hiring process and are happy to discuss how your unique qualifications align with our compensation structure during the interview process.

Role Description At AIS, we are seeking a talented individual to join as an Infrastructure Architect. This role involves leading the architecture, standardization, and enterprise design of conference room collaboration solutions built on Microsoft Teams Rooms. - Lead the architecture and technical design of Microsoft Teams Rooms solutions across various room types. - Define enterprise standards for room types, hardware footprints, peripheral selections, integration patterns, and support models. - Develop scalable reference architectures for AV/VTC-enabled conference spaces. - Evaluate and recommend Microsoft Teams Rooms-certified and compatible AV/VTC hardware platforms. - Establish design principles and decision frameworks for room acoustics and participant experience. - Architect the end-to-end Microsoft Teams Rooms ecosystem. - Provide technical leadership for implementation and deployment efforts. - Review floor plans and architectural drawings to validate room solutions. - Develop and maintain architecture documents and governance artifacts. - Serve as the escalation point for complex AV/VTC and Teams Rooms design challenges. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Telecommunications, Audiovisual Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. - 8+ years of experience in AV, VTC, unified communications, collaboration engineering, or related technical architecture roles. - 3+ years of direct experience architecting and deploying Microsoft Teams Rooms solutions in enterprise environments. - Deep knowledge of enterprise AV system design and user experience optimization. - Demonstrated experience defining hardware standards and room technology footprints. - Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Teams Rooms design and lifecycle management. - Experience developing architectural standards and implementation guidance for enterprise collaboration platforms. - Strong understanding of infrastructure dependencies such as structured cabling and network readiness. Requirements - Experience leading large-scale Microsoft Teams Rooms programs across multiple offices or campuses. - Familiarity with Teams Admin Center and operational governance. - Experience with major AV/VTC vendors and ecosystems. - Understanding of facilities coordination and installation vendor management. - Microsoft, AVIXA, CTS, CTS-D, or related collaboration/AV certifications are preferred. Benefits - Employee Ownership: Your contributions directly impact the company’s success. - Continuous Learning: Access to resources, training, and mentorship. - Inclusive Culture: A workplace where diversity is celebrated. - Mission-Driven Work: Engage in projects that make a meaningful difference. Company Description AIS is an employee-owned company that values collaboration, inclusivity, continuous growth, and shared success. We are committed to offering competitive and fair compensation that reflects the skills, experience, and contributions of each team member. The targeted base salary range for this role is $138,000-$209,000 per year, based on various factors including skillset, experience, education, and location. AIS does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis.

Role Description We are seeking an experienced Azure Solution Architect – Industrial IoT to lead the design and deployment of secure, scalable, and reliable Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions in Microsoft Azure. This role is responsible for translating operational technology (OT) and business requirements into end-to-end cloud and edge architectures that enable industrial connectivity, telemetry ingestion, device management, analytics, and operational insights. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Azure services, industrial protocols, edge computing, cybersecurity, and systems integration across manufacturing, utilities, energy, or other industrial environments. Key Responsibilities - Lead the architecture, design, and technical governance of Azure-based industrial IoT and edge solutions. - Define end-to-end IIoT reference architectures spanning sensors, PLCs, SCADA/DCS systems, industrial gateways, edge compute, cloud ingestion, storage, analytics, and visualization. - Design solutions using Azure services such as Azure IoT Operations, Azure IoT Hub, Azure Event Hubs, Azure Data Explorer, Azure Functions, Azure Stream Analytics, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Arc, Azure Monitor, Microsoft Defender for IoT, and Azure Digital Twins as appropriate. - Architect secure and resilient connectivity patterns between plant-floor assets and Azure, including edge-to-cloud messaging, store-and-forward, intermittent connectivity handling, and remote site deployment models. - Develop strategies for ingesting and normalizing data from industrial protocols and systems such as OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT, BACnet, DNP3, and proprietary OEM interfaces. - Collaborate with OT engineers, plant operations, cybersecurity teams, infrastructure teams, and software developers to ensure solutions align with operational requirements and safety constraints. - Define device onboarding, identity, certificate management, lifecycle management, patching, and remote operations models for field and plant devices. - Design data architectures that support real-time monitoring, historian integration, predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, asset performance management, and advanced analytics use cases. - Ensure architectures incorporate security-by-design principles, including zero trust, network segmentation, role-based access control, secrets management, device hardening, and regulatory compliance. - Produce architecture artifacts including solution diagrams, interface definitions, security models, deployment patterns, migration plans, and implementation roadmaps. - Provide technical leadership during pilots, proof-of-concepts, and production deployments, including design reviews, troubleshooting, and performance optimization. - Establish non-functional requirements for availability, scalability, latency, resiliency, observability, and disaster recovery. - Support cost modeling, environment sizing, and cloud consumption planning for IIoT workloads. - Mentor engineering teams and provide architectural oversight across implementation and operational handoff. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent practical experience. - 8+ years of experience in solution architecture, cloud engineering, or enterprise systems integration. - 3+ years of experience designing or deploying industrial IoT / OT-integrated solutions in manufacturing, energy, utilities, transportation, mining, or similar industrial sectors. - Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Azure architecture and services relevant to IoT, data, integration, security, and hybrid infrastructure. - Experience integrating cloud platforms with industrial environments, including PLCs, SCADA, MES, historians, industrial gateways, or plant-floor networks. - Understanding of industrial communications standards and protocols such as OPC UA, MQTT, and Modbus. - Experience with edge computing platforms, containerized workloads, and remote site deployment patterns. - Knowledge of OT and IoT cybersecurity principles, including asset visibility, network boundaries, device identity, certificate-based authentication, secure remote access, and threat monitoring. - Experience with infrastructure as code and automation using tools such as Bicep, ARM, Terraform, PowerShell, or Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions. - Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both executive stakeholders and deeply technical engineering teams. Preferred Qualifications - Microsoft Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator, Azure Security Engineer, or IoT-related certifications. - Experience with Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes, industrial edge gateways, or disconnected/low-connectivity operating environments. - Experience with historian platforms, time-series analytics, and digital twin modeling. - Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity standards and frameworks such as ISA/IEC 62443, NIST CSF, NERC CIP, or sector-specific controls. - Experience designing solutions for regulated or high-assurance environments. - Knowledge of data engineering and visualization platforms such as Power BI, Synapse, Fabric, or third-party industrial analytics tools. - Background in application integration, API design, event-driven architectures, and enterprise integration patterns. Compensation At AIS, we are committed to offering competitive and fair compensation that reflects the skills, experience, and contributions of each team member. The targeted base salary range for this role is $0-$0 per year. Please note that this range is provided as a guideline and the final offer will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skillset and competencies, level of experience, education, certifications, and location. We value transparency in our hiring process and are happy to discuss how your unique qualifications align with our compensation structure during the interview process.

• Lead design and development of scalable, distributed, and secure software solutions/systems using cutting-edge cloud and data technologies • Define architectural framework, design technical standards, and guide development teams to achieve project goals • Oversee complex solution development and guide, train team members on architectural principles • Troubleshoot complex issues, monitor applications, and support production incident resolution • Create and manage unit and automation tests, ensuring test coverage and stability • Actively participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality • Mentor developers, promote best practices, and contribute to continuous development initiatives • Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to optimize resource usage and implement best practices for cloud-native development • 10% domestic travel within the east coast on a regular basis

• Work in a team with other smart AIS employees using cutting edge technologies to solve challenging business problems • Build elegant, scalable, extensible, cost-effective solutions with an eye towards innovation and agility • Utilize problem-solving and decision-making skills to understand client pain points and to self- troubleshoot as challenges arise • Collaborate with other members of the development team and project managers to deliver solutions that surpass client expectations while meeting deadlines and budgets • Work in an agile environment with participation in daily stand-ups/scrum • Design, write, test, troubleshoot, and document application code • Learn new technologies and be aware of industry standards, best practices, and trends

• Architect scalable and secure systems • Develop and optimize data pipelines • Ensure high performance, reliability and data integrity • Collaborate with architectural teams and build strategic partnerships • Engage in projects that make a meaningful difference for clients and communities

• Lead the architecture, design, and technical governance of Azure-based industrial IoT and edge solutions • Define end-to-end IIoT reference architectures spanning sensors, PLCs, SCADA/DCS systems, industrial gateways, edge compute, cloud ingestion, storage, analytics, and visualization • Design solutions using Azure services such as Azure IoT Operations, Azure IoT Hub, Azure Event Hubs, Azure Data Explorer, Azure Functions, Azure Stream Analytics, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Arc, Azure Monitor, Microsoft Defender for IoT, and Azure Digital Twins as appropriate • Architect secure and resilient connectivity patterns between plant-floor assets and Azure, including edge-to-cloud messaging, store-and-forward, intermittent connectivity handling, and remote site deployment models • Develop strategies for ingesting and normalizing data from industrial protocols and systems such as OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT, BACnet, DNP3, and proprietary OEM interfaces • Collaborate with OT engineers, plant operations, cybersecurity teams, infrastructure teams, and software developers to ensure solutions align with operational requirements and safety constraints • Define device onboarding, identity, certificate management, lifecycle management, patching, and remote operations models for field and plant devices • Design data architectures that support real-time monitoring, historian integration, predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, asset performance management, and advanced analytics use cases • Ensure architectures incorporate security-by-design principles, including zero trust, network segmentation, role-based access control, secrets management, device hardening, and regulatory compliance • Produce architecture artifacts including solution diagrams, interface definitions, security models, deployment patterns, migration plans, and implementation roadmaps • Provide technical leadership during pilots, proof-of-concepts, and production deployments, including design reviews, troubleshooting, and performance optimization • Establish non-functional requirements for availability, scalability, latency, resiliency, observability, and disaster recovery • Support cost modeling, environment sizing, and cloud consumption planning for IIoT workloads • Mentor engineering teams and provide architectural oversight across implementation and operational handoff

• Design, configure, and administer Microsoft Purview compliance capabilities across the Microsoft 365 environment. • Implement and support eDiscovery Standard and Premium workflows, including: Case creation and management, Custodian and non-custodial data source identification, Legal hold configuration, Search and collection design, Review set preparation, Export and handoff support. • Perform and support Content Search, Audit, and Communication/Collaboration data investigations across Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, and other supported M365 workloads. • Design and manage retention labels, retention label policies, retention policies, and records management configurations aligned with business, legal, and regulatory requirements. • Support implementation of sensitivity labels and Microsoft Information Protection integrations where they intersect with compliance and governance objectives. • Configure and support Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies for Microsoft 365 workloads, including tuning, testing, and operational troubleshooting. • Assist legal, compliance, and information governance teams with preservation, collection, defensibility, and chain-of-custody-oriented processes within Microsoft 365 tooling. • Support investigation workflows using Microsoft Purview Audit and related compliance telemetry. • Collaborate with security, messaging, collaboration, and identity teams to ensure Purview solutions align with enterprise architecture and access controls. • Develop operational runbooks, standard operating procedures, governance standards, and technical documentation. • Support role-based access control, least privilege, and administrative segmentation within the Purview and Microsoft 365 compliance ecosystem. • Participate in roadmap planning for information governance, data protection, and compliance modernization initiatives. • Provide Tier 3 support and troubleshooting for escalated Purview, eDiscovery, retention, and compliance policy issues.

• Support the ongoing operation and maintenance of Azure Landing Zone components, including management groups, subscriptions, policies, role-based access controls, and networking constructs. • Monitor platform health, configuration compliance, and resource performance across Azure environments. • Assist with administration of core Azure infrastructure services such as virtual networks, network security groups, route tables, storage accounts, key vaults, backup, monitoring, and resource locks. • Perform routine operational tasks including validation checks, configuration updates, patch coordination, log review, and issue remediation. • Support enforcement of governance and security controls through Azure Policy, tagging standards, and operational guardrails. • Assist in incident response, root cause analysis, and problem resolution for Azure platform-related issues. • Maintain operational documentation, runbooks, asset inventories, and support procedures for Azure infrastructure services. • Provide day-to-day support for Azure Virtual Desktop host pools, session hosts, application groups, workspaces, FSLogix profiles, and user access configurations. • Monitor AVD service health, user session performance, host availability, and capacity utilization. • Troubleshoot user connectivity issues, session reliability problems, login delays, profile container issues, and application delivery concerns. • Support integration and operational coordination with identity, networking, storage, and endpoint management teams as required for AVD service delivery. • Help maintain secure and stable end-user virtual desktop environments in accordance with organizational standards. • Participate in testing and validation of AVD changes, updates, and operational improvements prior to production implementation. • Respond to incidents, service requests, and operational alerts within defined service levels. • Participate in troubleshooting bridge calls and support escalations involving Azure infrastructure and AVD services. • Execute approved changes in accordance with change management procedures and maintenance windows. • Identify recurring issues and contribute to problem management and continuous service improvement efforts. • Coordinate with engineering, architecture, security, and service desk teams to resolve cross-functional issues. • Provide after-action documentation and operational reporting as needed.