Solutions Architect 4

As a Solutions Architect 4, you will serve as the principal architect for large-scale enterprise technology solutions supporting mission-critical operations at Los Alamos National Laboratory. You will provide technical leadership across complex hardware, software, database, networking, and enterprise application environments while helping shape long-term technology strategy. Your expertise will directly influence future capabilities by delivering innovative, scalable, and secure solutions that support one of the nation's premier research institutions.

Responsibilities

Serve as the principal architect for complex enterprise hardware, software, database, networking, telecommunications, and infrastructure solutions; Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into scalable enterprise architectures; Research industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to recommend practical solutions; Lead complex, cross-functional projects requiring collaboration across multiple technical disciplines; Provide architectural leadership for enterprise systems involving hardware, software development, systems programming, networking, security, telecommunications, and data management; Develop strategic technology roadmaps aligned with long-term organizational objectives; Manage projects from planning through implementation, including documentation, scheduling, training, and user adoption; Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering and technical teams; Maintain compliance with Laboratory safety, security, and operational policies; Foster a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive work environment

Requirements

US Citizenship Required; Ability to obtain and maintain DOE Q Clearance; Enterprise Oracle and SQL Server database implementation and administration, including SQL (T-SQL) and PL/SQL; Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management, Oracle Primavera P6 EPPM, Oracle WebLogic, and Oracle Project Integration Framework (PIF); Expert-level knowledge of enterprise architecture principles across hardware, software, networking, security, data management, and enterprise web application delivery; Extensive experience implementing, administering, maintaining, and supporting Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases; Strong working knowledge of Oracle WebLogic, Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management, and Oracle Project Integration Framework (PIF); Experience supporting project controls environments, including estimating, scheduling, and cost integration; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Demonstrated project management experience leading complex enterprise initiatives; Proven ability to lead technical teams and build collaborative working relationships; Strong organizational and analytical problem-solving skills; Proficiency with SQL (T-SQL) and PL/SQL; Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or another relevant technical discipline; 12 years of related professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience

Nice to have

Oracle Primavera P6 EPPM expertise; Oracle/MS SQL enterprise database architecture and administration; Enterprise systems integration; Strategic technology planning; Cross-functional technical leadership; Enterprise application architecture; Infrastructure modernization; Customer requirements gathering and solution design; Post-graduate coursework and/or relevant professional certifications considered a plus

Benefits

Competitive compensation; Collaborative culture; Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on national security and scientific advancement