ISS - Solutions Architect

About the Role

The Solutions Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing innovative solutions to business needs. They will serve as the technical lead on multiple complex and high-priority projects, working closely with IT architecture, operations, and project management teams. The role involves analyzing existing systems and processes, providing input on improvements, and ensuring solutions are well-engineered, operable, and maintainable.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and evaluation of technology solutions to ensure Pantex utilizes best-in-class technologies and practices.
• Identify areas for automation and apply Software Development and IT Operations (DevOps) principles.
• Work with IT and business partners on cloud-based technologies and their integration into solutions.
• Ensure solutions are well-engineered, operable, and maintainable.
• Collaborate with IT project management to deliver solutions on schedule.
• Track and document requirements for enterprise development projects.
• Monitor technology trends to positively impact organizational projects.
• Act as a senior technical resource for organization projects.
• Develop solutions aligned with organization and mission needs in collaboration with enterprise architects.
• Allocate labor/budget resources to execute project tasks.
• Provide technical guidance to the business as part of an architecture team.
• Interact with senior leadership and customers to promote technologies and solutions.
• Evaluate cybersecurity implications of solutions and technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience (typical experience: 10-15 years).
• Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• PhD: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered with a combination of at least 15 years of education and/or relevant experience.

Skills

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to break down complex problems.
• Technical expertise in:
  • Architecture: Visio diagrams, system integrations, complexity assessments.
  • Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, M365.
  • Operating Systems: Windows Server, Red Hat Linux.
  • Databases: SQL Server, Oracle.
  • Virtualization: VMWare, VMWare Horizon.
  • Security: Cybersecurity, Tenable, Nessus, DISA STIGs, PKI, AD, LDAP, IAM, SAML, OIDC.
  • Networking: General networking, OT networks.
  • Monitoring: Splunk, Netreo, SolarWinds.
  • Enterprise Applications: SAP, PeopleSoft.
  • Application Hosting: IIS, JBOSS, Apache Tomcat, .Net, Java, Oracle APEX, REST APIs.
  • IT Service Management: ITIL, ServiceNow, PowerShell.
• Effective communication of technical and operational information.
• Problem-solving for complex technical issues.

Location

Amarillo, TX - Pantex Plant

Clearance Requirements

Requires a Q clearance. Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is mandatory. U.S. citizenship is required for clearance applicants.

Additional Requirements

• Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP), including a counterintelligence-scope polygraph.
• Medical requirements may apply.
• Pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background investigation are required.
• Random drug testing may occur during employment.

Work Environment

Pantex is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.