Solutions Architect

Location: Amarillo, TX - Pantex Plant

Job Title: Solutions Architect

Career Level From: Associate

Career Level To: Specialist

Organization: Digital Transformation/Archite )

Job Specialty: System Architecture

The Solutions Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing innovative solutions to business needs. Serves as the technical lead on multiple complex and high‑priority projects. Works closely with the Information Technology (IT) architecture, operations, and project management teams to scope, estimate, and provide overall technical guidance for assigned solutions/opportunities. Analyzes existing systems and processes and provides input on ways to improve processes and system infrastructure.

Provides detailed documentation for implemented solutions and necessary knowledge base articles to allow for operational and ongoing support. The successful candidate will have strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to understand and break down complex problems.

• Provide guidance and evaluation of technology solutions to ensure Pantex is utilizing best‑in‑class technologies and practices in support of its missions.
• Identify and work with team of engineers and architects to identify areas for automation and application of Software Development and IT Operations (Dev Ops) principles.
• Work with IT and various business partners on cloud‑based technologies and how cloud could be utilized as part of solutions.
• Ensure solutions are well‑engineered, operable, and maintainable.
• Work with IT project management organization to deliver solutions on schedule.
• Track and document requirements for enterprise development projects.
• Monitor current and future trends in technology which will positively affect organizational projects.
• Act as the senior technical resource for organization projects.
• Work with enterprise architects to develop solutions that align to organization and mission needs.
• Responsible for working with IT project management organization to allocate assigned labor/budget resources to execute project tasks.
• Work effectively as part of an architecture team providing technical guidance to the business.
• Interact with senior leadership and customers to promote current technologies and solutions.
• Use strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Support and promote an environment that relies on teamwork and collaboration.
• Take larger projects and break them down into manageable work units.
• Evaluate cybersecurity implications of solutions and technologies.

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top‑notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work‑life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/science discipline.
• Master's degree in engineering/science discipline.
• OR applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 8 years of completed education and/or relevant experience.

Not applicable

• Architecture:
  Creating logical/physical architecture diagrams and data flow diagrams using Microsoft Visio or similar tools, identifying and planning system integrations, performing complexity assessments.
• Cloud Platforms & Services:
  Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, M365 and related Microsoft cloud services.
• Operating Systems:
  Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Databases: SQL Server, Oracle.
• Virtualization: VMWare (server virtualization), VMWare Horizon (desktop virtualization).
• Security & Compliance:
  Strong cybersecurity background, vulnerability management tools (Tenable, Nessus), DISA STIGs, PKI certificates, Managed Service Accounts, Active Directory (AD), Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), Identity and Access Management (IAM), Single Sign‑On (SAML, OIDC).
• Networking & Infrastructure:
  General networking skills, experience with Operational Technology (OT) networks is desirable.
• Mo…