Polymer Enclave Data Architecture and Integration Lead - Security Clearance Required

Position: Polymer Enclave Data Architecture and Integration Lead - Active Security Clearance Required
Mid-Senior Level | Full-time Engineering | Livermore, CA | 09/30/2026

Reference #: REF
8922OJob Code: SES.
3 Science & Engineering MTS 3 / SES.
4 Science & Engineering MTS 4

Organization:
Engineering Position Type:
Career Indefinite Security Clearance:
Active DOE Q clearance (or active Top Secret clearance)
Drug Test:
Required for external applicant(s) selected for this position (includes testing for use of marijuana)
Medical Exam:
Not applicable
Company Description Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

Job Description We have an opening for a Polymer Enclave Data Architecture and Integration Lead to support direct ink-write (DIW) 3D-printing technologies for NNSA Defense Programs applications. You will lead the development and sustainment of secure, scalable data solutions spanning LLNL development activities and full-scale production at Kansas City National Security Campus. You will coordinate across data owners, software teams, manufacturing and engineering personnel, cybersecurity professionals, and cross-site partners.

The role requires expertise in scientific data systems, database technologies, software integration, analytics, and visualization, along with strong communication and leadership skills. This position is in the Computational Engineering Division (CED), within the Engineering Directorate, supporting programmatic Polymer Enclave work for Strategic Deterrence (SD).Depending on your assignment, this position may offer a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You may have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher  this role, you will Design, implement, maintain, and improve data management systems supporting Polymer Enclave and related DIW activities.

Evaluate secure, scalable storage, database, compute, cloud, and in-house solutions.

Establish sustainable data practices and develop pipelines for data collection, processing, validation, curation, and storage across teams, data streams, and data modalities.

Write clean, maintainable, scalable, and secure Python or similar code.

Assess system cost, performance, scalability, sustainability, and maintainability, and recommend future investments.

Integrate data and software solutions with Strategic Deterrence workflows, systems, IT requirements, and applicable policies.

Lead and support data channels and interfaces with KCNSC and other partner sites.

Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering personnel, provide technical guidance, and communicate progress and recommendations to stakeholders.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the SES.
4 level Lead the architecture, implementation, and sustainment of complex, enterprise-scale data management systems.

Manage multiple technically complex efforts while balancing stakeholder priorities and operational needs.

Develop technical strategies and implementation road maps for master data, database, cloud, and enclave capabilities.

Lead evaluations of secure cloud and in-house approaches, including cost, risk, performance, and sustainability analyses.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship, resolve complex challenges, and advise management and senior stakeholders on technical direction.

Qualifications This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Advanced experience designing, implementing, maintaining, or administering data management systems.

Experience working directly with customers and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver technical…