What Your Job Will Be LikeThe Technical Systems Security Department (9246) is seeking an Information Systems Architect to translate complex Technical Security Systems requirements into secure, high-performance hardware and software solutions. This role will lead end-to-end system design, integration, and testing, as well as feasibility studies, requirements gathering, and technology evaluations to enhance and modernize our Intrusion Detection and Access Control Systems.
The Technical Systems Security Department (9246) is seeking an Information Systems Architect to translate complex Technical Security Systems requirements into secure, high-performance hardware and software solutions. This role will lead end-to-end system design, integration, and testing, as well as feasibility studies, requirements gathering, and technology evaluations to enhance and modernize our Intrusion Detection and Access Control Systems.
Partnering closely with cross-functional teams, you will develop detailed specifications, assess technical alternatives, and recommend improvements that ensure scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency across the organization. You will also provide technical leadership and guidance to drive strategic initiatives and foster collaboration.
On any given day, you may be called to:
- Translate business needs into technical solutions and define solutions to business problems through reasoned application of information technology.
- Determine integrated hardware and software architecture solutions that meet performance, scalability, reliability, and security needs.
- Design, develop, and analyze overall architecture of internal systems, including hardware and software.
- Work with stakeholders and staff to conduct high-level investigations for strategy studies, requirements specifications, and feasibility studies, and communicate requirements to management.
- Coordinate design and integration of information systems, including subsystems such as networking, virtual machines, and traditional servers/workstations across all SNL sites.
*Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.
Salary Range$102,400 - $199,700
*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.
Qualifications We Require- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems / Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science or Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or relevant discipline and 8 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.
Qualifications We Desire- Master's degree in Info Systems, MIS, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Tech Management (IT/Enterprise Architecture track), or related fields like Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing.
- Designs, develops, and analyzes overall architecture of internal systems, including hardware and software.
- Create architectural diagrams, models, and specifications for hardware, software, networks, and data storage
- Translate organizational objectives and stakeholder requirements into scalable technical solutions
- Evaluate existing legacy systems, identify bottlenecks or vulnerabilities, and recommend modernizations or upgrades
- Research and recommend technology to improve systems, tackle emerging threats, and boost innovation.
- Develop/modify info systems by analyzing needs, documenting requirements, and updating configurations.
- Manage and maintain system architecture for peak performance.
- Troubleshoot system issues to minimize downtime and keep systems solid.
- Configure settings, run tests (unit, integration, acceptance), and ensure DOE compliance and meet business requirements.
- Use industry tools to monitor, analyze, and fix system problems, maintaining efficiency and security.
- Document system architecture and procedures to support knowledge sharing and future upgrades.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Knowledge and experience with CISCO appliances.
- Cisco CCNA Certification (CCNP or CCIE Preferred).
- Enterprise/Solution Architecture Frameworks: TOGAF, Zachman, FEAF, DoDAF.
- Cloud Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Architect.
- Security Certifications: CISSP, CISM, SABSA.
- IT Service & Governance: ITIL, COBIT.
- Agile & DevOps: SAFe Architect, Scrum (PSM/CSM).
- Systems Design & Integration: Systems engineering, data modeling, database management.
- Networking & VM Architecture: Network design, VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, KVM.
- Cybersecurity Basics: Secure architecture, threat modeling, risk management.
- Software Dev Life Cycle: DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, automation tools.
- Business/IT Alignment: Requirements analysis, project management, stakeholder communication.
- Leadership & Collaboration: Technical leadership, cross-team coordination, mentoring.
About Our TeamThe Technical Security Systems (TSS) department at Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) provides a secure, robust, and sustainable electronic security system in support of Sandia's critical missions. The department is responsible for sustaining this security system at an acceptable level that meets Department of Energy (DOE) requirements. This is achieved by implementing high level standards and configuration control to the security systems followed by structured, preventive, and corrective maintenance processes. The TSS department interfaces and integrates with other departments within the Safeguards and Security Center which include Physical Security, Personnel Security, and the Protective Force. In addition to supporting the electronic security systems at SNL-NM, TSS provides program and technical support to several remote sites within the US.
Posting DurationThis posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
