Sr. Solutions Architect

Sr. Solutions Architect

We are seeking a Sr. Solutions Architect to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be based out of Los Alamos, New Mexico with hybrid flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Serves as principal architect of large and complex hardware, software, database, networking, and/or telecommunication solutions.
• Determines Laboratory-wide requirements and incorporates these requirements into solutions that may be commercial-off-the-shelf (Oracle P6, PIF, WebLogic) or internally developed software and hardware.
• Manages responsibility for project management in implementing complex solutions.
• Manages responsibility for oversight of project documentation, marketing, training, budget, schedules, resource utilization, and benefits realization on complex solutions projects.
• Develops advanced concepts, techniques, and standards based on professional principles and theories.
• Works on unusually significant, unique or complex issues, provides solutions that are highly creative and where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles.
• Works under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range targets. Assignments are often self-initiated.
• Uses independent judgment for determining course of action to accomplish objectives. Uses wide latitude in the methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Assures safety and security compliance, maintains required safety and security training, and makes safety and security an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.
• Adheres to policies, programs, procedures, and practices.
• Researches, assembles, and/or evaluates information or data regarding industry practices or applicable regulatory changes affecting telecommunication, data management, security, networking, hardware, software development and systems programming policies or programs; recommends sound, practical solutions to complex issues.
• Leads complex projects that require in-depth analysis, gathering of customer requirements, and cross-discipline solution sets.
• Researches solutions for complex problems that span multiple disciplines, including hardware, software development, systems programming, data management, security, networking, telecommunications, or related disciplines.
• Provides technical leadership and architectural direction for complex systems.
• Integrates strategic thinking in the formulation of solutions and capabilities to ensure that long-term business objectives and impact are factored into the design process.
• Manages projects from inception through implementation, including project management, documentation, and training of users, system administrators, or others who may maintain or use the end products.
• Fosters a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 12 years of related experience; additional, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
• Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
• Expert knowledge and demonstrated application of current and future network, data management, security, hardware, software development, and systems programming technologies, how they interoperate, how to architect complex solutions, and enterprise web application delivery.
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational and project management skills.
• Demonstrated team-building experience with technologists.
• Expert knowledge in SQL Server and Oracle RDBMS implementation, administration, maintenance, and end-user support.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle WebLogic for web applications.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management.
• Expert level knowledge of Oracle Project Integration Framework (PIF).
• Experience maintaining environments for integration of project controls skills: estimating, schedules, and costs.

About the Site

The NNSA's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapons. This lab possesses unique capabilities in neutron scattering, enhanced surveillance, radiography, and plutonium science and engineering (energy.gov).

About Gem

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.
• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.
• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.
• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

Compensation and Benefits

GEM's offered compensation is dependent on candidates' education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee's needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.