SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT IV

Banda Group International Llc; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 172,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Dental/Vision/Life coverage

401(k) match

PTO & Holidays

Gym membership

Development reimbursement

Veteran leave

Team bonding events

Job summary

Banda Group International is seeking a Solutions Architect IV to lead the architecture and delivery of large, enterprise technology solutions across hardware, software, databases, networking, security, and enterprise web applications.

The role provides technical leadership for complex initiatives, with independence and strategic problem-solving to align architectures with both immediate requirements and long-term business objectives, while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 12 years of related experience.
• Expert knowledge of enterprise architecture across network, data management, security, hardware, software development, systems programming, and enterprise web application technologies.
• Expert-level experience with SQL Server and Oracle RDBMS implementation, administration, maintenance, and end-user support.
• Expert-level knowledge of Oracle Project Integration Framework (PIF), Oracle WebLogic, and Primavera P6 environments.
• Experience maintaining environments that integrate project controls functions, including estimating, scheduling, and cost management.
• Demonstrated ability to architect complex solutions and lead teams of technologists.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and delivery of complex, cross-disciplinary enterprise technology solutions.
• Gather, analyze, and translate customer and Laboratory-wide requirements into scalable architectures.
• Research and evaluate industry practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes impacting data management, security, networking, and systems.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural direction across hardware, software, database, networking, and enterprise application environments.
• Manage complex projects from inception through implementation, including planning, schedules, budgets, resource utilization, documentation, training, and benefits realization.
• Support the implementation, administration, maintenance, integration, and end-user use of enterprise platforms and applications.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

SQL Server

Oracle RDBMS

Oracle PIF

Oracle WebLogic

Primavera P6

Project controls

Team leadership

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree + 12 yrs exp

Tools

Oracle WebLogic

Oracle Primavera P6

Oracle PIF

SQL Server

Oracle RDBMS

Job description

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SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT IV

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1362

Salary Range: $125.00 To $135.00 Hourly

Job Description – Solutions Architect 4

Banda Group International is a world-class, employee-owned provider of environmental safety, security, technical, and project management support services for a diverse clientele across government and private sectors worldwide. Founded on the principles of environmental, health, and safety (EH&S), BGI offers a competitive salary, a collaborative working environment, and a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, in accordance with plan documents. Benefits may include a generous paid time off policy, 11 paid holidays per year, medical coverage, a robust 401(k) program, and participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which gives employees a direct stake in the company’s long-term success.

Position Summary

The Solutions Architect 4 serves as a principal architect for large, complex enterprise technology solutions supporting Laboratory-wide business and technical requirements. This senior-level role designs and integrates solutions spanning hardware, software, databases, networking, telecommunications, security, and enterprise web applications. Solutions may include commercial-off-the-shelf platforms such as Oracle Primavera P6, Oracle Project Integration Framework (PIF), and Oracle WebLogic, as well as internally developed systems.

The position provides expert technical leadership and architectural direction for unusually significant and complex initiatives. The selected individual will work with a high degree of independence, apply strategic and creative problem-solving, and ensure that proposed architectures support both immediate requirements and long-term business objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and delivery of complex, cross-disciplinary enterprise technology solutions
• Gather, analyze, and translate customer and Laboratory-wide requirements into scalable technical architectures.
• Research and evaluate industry practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes affecting data management, security, networking, hardware, software development, systems programming, and telecommunications.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural direction across hardware, software, database, networking, security, and enterprise application environments.
• Develop solutions to complex technical problems that span multiple disciplines and require evaluation of competing requirements and long-term impacts.
• Integrate strategic business objectives into solution design to support sustainability, interoperability, scalability, and future capabilities.
• Manage complex projects from inception through implementation, including planning, schedules, budgets, resource utilization, documentation, training, and benefits realization, as assigned.
• Support the implementation, administration, maintenance, integration, and end-user use of enterprise platforms and applications.
• Lead and collaborate with technical teams, customers, stakeholders, system administrators, and other cross-functional partners.
• Maintain compliance with Laboratory safety, security, policies, procedures, and required training.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 12 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
• Expert knowledge of enterprise architecture across network, data management, security, hardware, software development, systems programming, and enterprise web application technologies.
• Expert-level experience with SQL Server and Oracle RDBMS implementation, administration, maintenance, and end-user support.
• Expert-level knowledge of Oracle Project Integration Framework (PIF).
• Strong knowledge of Oracle WebLogic and enterprise web application delivery.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management and/or Primavera P6 environments.
• Experience maintaining environments that integrate project controls functions, including estimating, scheduling, and cost management.
• Demonstrated ability to architect complex solutions and understand how enterprise technologies interoperate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated experience building and leading teams of technologists.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and provide solutions to complex, high-impact technical issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-graduate coursework in a relevant technical or business discipline.
• Relevant professional certifications in enterprise architecture, Oracle technologies, project management, cybersecurity, cloud, or related areas.
• Experience supporting large-scale, highly regulated, government, DOE/NNSA, or national laboratory environments.
• Experience formally managing complex technology implementations, including documentation, training, schedules, budgets, and resource planning.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to visually inspect and interpret data or details
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Ability to remain in a stationary position (e.g., sitting or standing) for extended periods of time
• Ability to move throughout the work environment, including bending, reaching, walking, and climbing stairs
• Frequent use of hands to operate computer systems, tools, or equipment.

What We Offer

BGI offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, in accordance with plan documents, including:

• Pay depending on experience
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) -- giving employees a direct stake in the company's long-term success
• 100% employer-paid Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD for all full-time employees; dependents can be added with payroll contributions
• Medical coverage -- PPO or HDHP plan options; dependents can be added with payroll contributions
• Abundant employer contribution for HSA enrollees
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Robust PTO plan and 11 paid holidays per year
• Generous 401(k) with safe harbor program and up to 4% dollar-for-dollar match
• $1,500 yearly personal development reimbursement for all levels of employees
• Corporate gym membership rates at Orangetheory Fitness
• Veteran Support -- Military Leave Program
• Excellent working environment with team building and bonding events

Banda Group International is committed to hiring veterans and those who have sacrificed for our country. Bring your skills, forge a new path with the BGI family, and continue the bonds of service with fellow veterans.

BGI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. BGI believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.