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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 14 hours ago

Solutions Architect 4

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a Solutions Architect 4 to perform network and systems architecture deployment and documentation for critical classified networks, ensuring compliance with federal and intelligence community cybersecurity frameworks.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Architecting, provisioning, deploying, and maintaining compliant and accredited infrastructure to local and remote sites:

Networking equipment (firewalls, switches, routers)

Windows-based clients

All other intermediary components as required for unique site needs (VTC, VOIP, unique peripherals / scientific equipment)

Integration with peer technical and compliance teams, including Cybersecurity, to develop secure and compliant solutions to meet IC requirements:

Gap analysis - Identification of process or policy gaps per recent IC guidance

Creation of IT policies, procedures, or modernization projects to meet gaps

Cybersecurity collaboration to implement upcoming requirements

Highest-tier escalation of IT issues and problems spanning multiple disciplines

Providing technical leadership through mentorship and technical oversight of junior staff (CSP1-4, NP1-4)

Qualification

Secure network deploymentsCompliance best practicesCybersecurity principlesNetwork architectureSCIFSAPF managementChange managementCloud deploymentsTechnical certificationsTechnical leadershipTeam buildingWritten communicationOral communicationProject management

Required

Extensive experience managing both SCIF and SAPF environments for sponsors with varying requirements and implementation preferences

Expert-level knowledge of secure network deployments, specifically with Cisco and Windows components

Expert-level knowledge of compliance and best-practices for IC networks

Proven ability to lead and execute complex deployments of networks to both local and remote-managed sites

Experience participating in change management for accredited systems

Deep understanding of secure systems engineering and cybersecurity principles

Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and effectively manage competing priorities in high-consequence environments

Expert knowledge and demonstrated application of current and future network, telecommunication, data management, security, hardware, software development, and systems programming technologies, how they interoperate, and how to architect complex solutions

Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational and project management skills

Demonstrated team-building experience with technologists

Position requires a bachelor's degree and 12 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

At this level, advanced professional certification or postgraduate study is expected

Preferred

Additional expert-level knowledge: Secure deployments including Cloud and Linux, specifically AWS/C2E and RHEL

Secure Systems Integration: Knowledge of cross-domain solutions (CDS), COMSEC, data flow protections for classified workloads, firewall implementations (Palo Alto), IPS / IDS (Cisco), and secure VOIP (CUCM)

AI tooling experience

Leadership and Mentorship: Proven experience mentoring technical staff, leading teams, and managing cybersecurity projects in mission-critical environments

Technical Innovation: Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate, and deploy emerging networking tools and technologies

Education: Graduate degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering Management, Networking, or Systems Engineering preferred

Technical Certifications: CCNP, CSSP, ITIL, TACLANE Encryptor Operator preferred

Security Certifications: Security+, CISSP, CAP, CISM, or comparable professional cybersecurity certification preferred

Clearance: Active DOE Q or DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility