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Senior/Principal Solutions Architect - Emergency Management, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories
401(k), relocation assistance
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1515 Eubank Boulevard Southeast (Show on map)
May 01, 2025

About Sandia:

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:



  • Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide

  • Extraordinary co-workers

  • Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world

  • Career advancement and enrichment opportunities

  • Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)

  • Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*



World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a Solutions Architect to join our Emergency Management team.

Key Responsibilities:



  • Serve as the primary architect for information systems solutions that require a breadth of knowledge about, and experience with, multiple information systems domains such as information assurance, hardware, software, database, networking, systems security, and telecommunication.

  • Meet with customers - internal or external to Sandia - to determine information systems requirements and uses professional concepts to incorporate these requirements into solutions that may be commercial-off-the-shelf, open source, or internally developed domain options.

  • May be responsible for project management in the realization of the information system solution.

  • May be responsible for prototyping or overseeing the prototyping of solutions.

  • May oversee project documentation, marketing, training, budget, schedules, and resource utilization on projects.

  • Develop solutions to complex problems that require the frequent use of creativity and where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

  • Research, assemble, and evaluate information or data regarding industry practices or regulatory changes affecting policies or programs of various information system domains.

  • Interface with customers - internal or external to Sandia - to elicit and define information system requirements.

  • Research, prototypes, architects, and designs solutions for effective operation of mission enabling or direct mission information systems.

  • Accountable to internal or external customers for overall technical performance of information systems.

  • Responsible for resolving issues that require architectural changes.

  • Develop strategic solutions that reduce future life-cycle costs and position Sandia synergistically for future mission work. (Note: an example of this might be cloud computing solutions that also serve as a starting point for mission solutions)

  • Identify risks and risk-reduction strategies as part of balancing performance, cost, and schedule for various technical options.

  • Report on progress and advances to peers, management, and stakeholders.

  • Participates in cross-system collaboration to define interfaces between systems.

  • Evaluate, test, and analyze implementation, functionality, performance, and tools of information system solutions, ensuring that requirements and acceptance criteria are met.

  • Integrate strategic and creative thinking with experience into the formulation of information system solutions and capabilities.

  • Advance solution space by resolving complex, difficult, or unique information system issues using creative, effective, and possibly leading-edge solutions.

  • Evaluate and select commercial-off-the-shelf or open-source information systems domain options.

  • Research solutions for problems that span multiple domains such as information assurance, hardware, software development, systems programming, data management, database development, systems security, networking, and telecommunications.

  • Provide architectural direction for information systems.

  • Integrate strategic thinking into the formulation of solutions and capabilities to ensure that long-term objectives and impacts are factored into the design process.

  • Recommend sound, practical solutions to complex issues.

  • Serve as an on-call member of the Emergency Response Organization during actual emergency incidents, drills, and exercises.

  • Performs additional work as assigned by responsible manager.



Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite and on call.

Salary Range:

$114,000 - $227,500

*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 a relevant discipline plus (5) years of experience, and/or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Knowledge of some of the following Windows Desktop and Server System Administration:

  • End-User Application Support

  • System Setup

  • Active Directory Support

  • Account Management

  • File services

  • Network Configuration

  • Application Hosting

  • Computer and Networking Troubleshooting

  • Familiarity with firewall technology & management of private LANs/networks.

  • Familiarity with network protocols and network management technologies.

  • Skill utilizing software diagnostic tools and the ability to conduct appropriate troubleshooting processes and conduct appropriate upgrades.

  • The ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.



Qualifications We Desire:



  • Previous experience in the service or installation of audio, video, and/or audiovisual, presentation systems.

  • Active DOE Q or DOD Top Secret clearance with reciprocity.

  • InfoComm CTS certification and any other industry related certifications or training (e.g., Crestron, BIAMP, Extron, QSC, Microsoft TEAMs, Shure).

  • Ability to research, assemble, and evaluate information or data regarding industry practices or applicable regulatory changes and recommend sound, practical solutions to complex issues.

  • Wide-ranging and in-depth experience with expert knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply information systems technologies.

  • Excellent knowledge of ongoing trends in the information systems field and the ability to understand and work with new and emerging technologies.

  • Knowledge of information systems engineering tools and techniques, development, application, and management.

  • Frequently contributes to the development of new methods and is considered an internal expert in the information systems engineering field.

  • Formal training, or equivalent experience, in information systems engineering.

  • Demonstrated ability to use computer science principles dealing with complexity, scalability, robustness, integrity, correctness, and protocols.

  • Ability to demonstrate total quality principles.

  • Ability to review and understand end-to-end work processes.

  • Ability to translate technical terms to layperson's terms and present them to audiences outside of the organization.

  • Ability to work closely with customers and suppliers to define expectations and mutual responsibilities.

  • Ability to work independently, be self-directed and make sound decisions based on customer satisfaction.

  • Strong communication and customer service skills.

  • Emergency management-related knowledge and/or experience.



About Our Team:

The Emergency Management organization is responsible for protecting the workforce, public, property, and the environment from all-hazards through the implementation of all phases of emergency management: preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. Additionally, the Emergency Management program is comprised of an integrated team of emergency management and public safety professionals dedicated to protecting life, property, environment, and Sandia's reputation.

The Emergency Management organization and its partners prepare for emergencies through the development of comprehensive emergency plans and procedures and conducting training and drills. The program is validated through performance-based exercises to demonstrate emergency response capabilities and by conducting programmatic assessments as part of readiness assurance.

Sandia's Emergency Management program is based on the National Incident Management System, a framework that provides shared vocabulary, systems and processes that guide how personnel work together during incidents or disasters. Emergency Management staff coordinates and collaborates with local, state, federal, and tribal governments, as well as nonprofit and private sectors for emergency preparedness and response through mutual aid agreements and other preparedness initiatives and activities.

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance:

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Position Information:

This Limited Term Employee (LTE) position is a temporary position for one year term, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to a maximum of seven years.

Individuals in LTE positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance.

Job ID: 695035

Job Family: IT

Regular/Temporary Position: T

Full/Part-Time Status: F

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