AIFT
AI
SeniorForwardDeployedEngineer(FDE)
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“Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) at AIFT. Skills: AI, Cybersecurity, Deployment, Integration. Lead installation, configuration, and deployment of AI Guardrail products. Connect core products with clients' existing systems”
What You'll Achieve.
Successfully implementing AI Security modules; Increase efficiency during client onboarding; Improve reliability and operational efficiency
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Identifying root causes
Ability to travel, Accommodate short-term on-site stints, Local deployments at client premises
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Hands-on experience in executing client-side/on-premise deployments, Container technologies (Docker, Docker Compose), Kubernetes (K8s) deployment and troubleshooting, Automation platforms like Ansible and Terraform, Programming languages such as Python, Bash, or Go, System architecture thinking, AI pair programming tools (e.g., OpenAI), In-depth understanding of network concepts, Log analysis and Linux system troubleshooting abilities, Monitoring and alerting solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
Nice to Have
Experience with AI pair programming tools (e.g., OpenAI)
What You'll Do.
and deployment of AI Guardrail products
Connect core products with clients' existing systems
Optimize containerized configurations and performance
Troubleshoot GPU resource scheduling
Design and implement data processing pipelines
Implement automation scripts
Automate repetitive tasks
Serve as technical bridge
Explain AI vulnerability defense mechanisms
Address compliance concerns
Translate security policies
Conduct technical training sessions
Collaborate with engineering team
Translate client feedback into product specifications
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with the engineering team; Communicate closely with client tech and security leads
Communication Scope
Exceptional client-facing communication; Stakeholder management skills
Full Job Description
Job Overview We are seeking a skilled, hands-on Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) with a strong technical background and exceptional communication skills. Standing at the front lines of customer engagement, you will gain a deep understanding of the real-world pain points enterprise clients face when implementing and securing AI applications. You will lead the custom integration, deployment, and delivery of our core AI and cybersecurity products—specifically Vulcan, our GenAI cybersecurity solution providing automated red and blue team services for compliance and security. Your primary focus will be successfully implementing these AI Security modules and defense systems directly into our clients' complex on-premise, private cloud, or hybrid cloud architectures. You are more than a technical consultant; you are a hands-on doer. Learn more about us 👉 Vulcan product: https://vulcanlab.ai/ Vulcan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vulcanlab-ai/ AIFT group: https://aift.io/ Responsibilities Front-Line Deployment & Integration: Lead the end-to-end installation, configuration, and production deployment of AI Guardrail products within clients' specific infrastructure boundaries (On-premise, VPC, or hybrid cloud). Connect core products with clients' existing systems, including internal APIs, databases, and security management platforms. Environment Deployment & Troubleshooting: Optimize containerized configurations and performance within client environments (on-prem servers, private clouds, K8s clusters). Take ownership of troubleshooting, with a particular focus on GPU resource scheduling and restricted/network-isolated environments. Scenario-Based Solution Development: Design and implement data processing pipelines and automation scripts tailored to clients' unique business scenarios, specific AI models, or Agent execution frameworks (e.g., Harness). Automate repetitive tasks to increase efficiency during client onboarding. Technical Trust, Consulting & Traini
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