Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Solutions Architect 4 (Senior Cloud Architect) opportunity for our customers in Los Alamos, NM to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Citizenship: United States Citizenship is required
Work Location: The work location for this position is 100% remote with travel onsite for onboarding and equipment.
Schedule: 9/80s and 5/8s schedule, with flexibility.
Clearance: No clearance required for position.

SUMMARY:

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is embarking on an initiative to modernize its Operational Data Store (ODS) by transitioning from its current fully on-premises database solution to a hybrid or full cloud-based solution. To support this critical effort, we are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Data Architect Consultant to develop a comprehensive roadmap for this modernization project. This role will play a pivotal part in defining the strategy, architecture, and implementation framework necessary to enable a seamless and effective migration to the cloud.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Seasoned Senior Data Architect with 15+ years of experience in data architecture, data modernization, cloud-based data solutions, and data management.
• Expertise in designing scalable, efficient data architectures and operational data stores (ODS), both on-premises and cloud-based solutions.
• Deep knowledge of cloud platforms and their respective database services, storage solutions, and architecture best practices regardless of the cloud provider.
• Proven ability to design and execute complex data migration strategies, ensuring data integrity, security, and minimal downtime.
• Expertise in system performance tuning and database optimization, ensuring scalability and efficiency in high-transactional environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with technical teams, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Technical Proficiency in Key database technologies – AWS, Azure, Oracle Exadata, Oracle SQL, SQL.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE WITH:

• Data Warehouse/Data Lake
• Oracle XBETA 3
• Integrations (Boomi-highly preferred)
• Understanding tech stack.
• Industry best standards
• Creating a roadmap
  If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
  Edgewater Technical Associates will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

• Analyze the existing on-prem ODS architecture, data models, access controls, and integration processes to understand dependencies and potential migration challenges.
• Assess various cloud service providers and platforms to identify the best fit for LANL’s operational and technical requirements.
• Design a scalable, secure, and efficient architecture for the cloud-based ODS, incorporating best industry practices for data storage, integration, and access.
• Identify and implement measures to maintain data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance throughout the migration and in the new cloud environment.
• Develop a plan for the migration of data from the current database to the cloud, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime.
• Recommend strategies for optimizing the performance and scalability of the new cloud-based ODS to meet current and future needs.