IT Strategy and Systems Architecture Reviewer

About OpenTrain

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About AI Training Work

AI training is the human side of building artificial intelligence. Professionals review, evaluate, and improve model outputs so AI tools can provide more accurate, practical, and reliable results in real-world settings.

This work is remote and often flexible, making it possible to contribute from anywhere while applying specialized professional knowledge to cutting-edge technology.

The Role

OpenTrain is seeking a contractor IT Strategy and Systems Architecture Reviewer to provide practical IT management judgment for AI training work. You will assess how AI systems handle real-world technology strategy, infrastructure, governance, and operational scenarios.

Your expertise will support written assignments, structured discussions, and detailed reviews that help inform smarter AI tools for IT professionals. Prior AI experience is not required.

• Remote contractor opportunity
• Advertised rate of $60–$75 per hour
• Approximately 20 hours per week
• Estimated engagement of 1–3 months
• Flexible scheduling
• English-language work

What You'll Do

You will use your experience leading technical teams and managing enterprise-scale infrastructure to analyze proposed solutions, documentation, workflows, and operational scenarios. Your feedback should be practical, clearly reasoned, and grounded in real-world IT management.

• Assess IT strategy development, systems architecture planning, technology roadmapping, and infrastructure optimization scenarios.
• Evaluate vendor management and procurement situations, including contract considerations and third-party system integration.
• Provide examples and recommendations related to security compliance, risk mitigation, and regulatory standards.
• Review proposed IT solutions and identify gaps or opportunities to improve architecture and implementation.
• Assess documentation, workflows, and process designs for clarity, feasibility, and operational efficiency.
• Share best practices in technical team leadership, knowledge transfer, mentoring, and professional upskilling.
• Complete structured discussions and written assignments that inform AI tool development.

Requirements

This role requires experienced IT or systems management judgment. The structured experience level may be listed as entry level, but the role-specific requirements call for at least five years of relevant experience.

• At least five years of experience as an IT or Systems Manager leading technical teams or managing enterprise-scale infrastructure.
• Expertise in IT strategy, systems architecture, infrastructure optimization, and technology roadmapping.
• Experience with vendor management, contract evaluation, procurement, and third-party solution integration.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, security compliance, and IT risk management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze documentation and workflows holistically.
• Experience mentoring or coaching IT professionals.

Who Should Apply

This opportunity is suited to IT or Systems Managers and other experienced technology leaders who can connect strategic planning with practical architecture, infrastructure, governance, and operations. It is especially relevant if you have evaluated enterprise technology decisions, managed vendors, advised technical teams, or improved IT processes.

You do not need prior AI experience. What matters is your ability to explain sound IT judgment, recognize risks and gaps, and evaluate whether proposed solutions are feasible and operationally effective.

Engagement Details

This is a part-time, remote contractor engagement available worldwide. OpenTrain estimates approximately 20 hours of work per week for 1–3 months, with flexible scheduling.

• Payment type: hourly
• Rate range: $60–$75 USD per hour
• Workload: 20+ hours per week
• Engagement type: contractor and part time
• Location: worldwide, remote

Build Your AI Training Career

OpenTrain gives professionals one place to manage AI training opportunities, demonstrate relevant experience, and build a stronger portfolio over time. By contributing your IT strategy and systems expertise, you can help shape how AI tools support technology professionals while developing experience in a fast-growing field.

• Create a free OpenTrain account.
• Build a profile around your professional expertise.
• Apply to relevant AI training projects in minutes.
• Develop a durable portfolio of AI evaluation and data-labeling work.