Solutions Architect
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory6 hours ago
Base Salary
$146k - $223k/yr
Responsibilities
- Assess business and technical requirements with application owners and developers.
- Design architectures and collaborate on deployment of commercial off-the-shelf and in-house applications.
- Develop deployment methodologies, patterns, reference architectures, roadmaps, and documentation.
- Ensure integration among applications, systems, networks, and data sources.
- Evaluate technical risks, costs, performance, and implementation feasibility with stakeholders, vendors, and project teams.
- Contribute to system implementation, testing, deployment, continuous improvement, and documentation.
- Recommend improvements to deployment patterns, integration approaches, and operational processes.
- At the SES.3 level, document business processes, implement workflows, address complex issues with Program Management, and promote Enterprise Secure Network capabilities at industry events.
Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy Q-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Broad experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware; enterprise operating systems including Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Microsoft Windows Server; and containerization platforms such as Docker or Kubernetes.
- Comprehensive knowledge of DevSecOps concepts and modern authentication flows including SAML, OIDC, or OAuth2.
- Broad experience with AWS or Azure cloud services using Infrastructure-as-a-Service or Platform-as-a-Service offerings.
- Broad experience deploying large-scale COTS software packages or managing large-scale application deployments.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills for collaboration and technical presentations.
- At the SES.3 level, advanced experience with virtualization, networking, network-attached storage, relational or document databases, and advising stakeholders on integrated technology solutions.
- Desired qualifications include active certifications such as VMware VCP, Cisco CCNA, Microsoft Windows Server Administrator, Red Hat RHCSA, or AWS SA-A, plus knowledge of storage systems, storage protocols, networking, and application protocols.
Benefits
- Hybrid schedule with flexibility to work from home one day per week.
- Flexible benefits package, 401(k), relocation assistance, education reimbursement, and flexible schedules depending on project needs.
- Career Indefinite position open to laboratory employees and external candidates.
- Occasional travel may be required to engage stakeholders and partners.
- External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test; the role also involves DOE Q-level clearance requirements and possible work in restricted areas.
Tech Stack
Categories
Solutions Engineering
About Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration laboratory in Livermore, California, conducting research for national security, energy, and fundamental science. Founded in 1952 and operated by Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC, LLNL’s portfolio spans stockpile stewardship, high-performance computing, and the National Ignition Facility laser program, with work funded primarily through federal contracts and appropriations for defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies.