Remote

Senior Cloud Data Architect

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC
United States
Mar 05, 2025
*SMSI* provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private sector clients. SMSI has grown and evolved by building an outstanding reputation for client-focused performance and for delivering results that enable clients to meet commitments and milestones. . SMSI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job Summary SMSI LLC is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to assist our client Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) as they seek to modernize its operational data store Operational Data Store (ODS). The existing ODS is an on-premise database and they are planning to move to a cloud-based solution. This position for a Senior Cloud Architect will be focused on creating a roadmap to be used for implementing this modernization. Data warehouse/ Data Lake, Oracle Abeyta, and Oracle Boomi experience is highly preferred. This position is 100% remote. Responsibilities 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. The qualified candidate will: 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's 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. Job Requirements Seasoned Senior Data Architect with 15+ years of experience in data architecture, data modernization, cloud-based data solutions, and data management. Data warehouse/ Data Lake, Oracle Abeyta, and Oracle Boomi experience is highly preferred, as Oracle Boomi is the direction LANL is moving towards. 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. US Citizenship is required. Education Requirements Bachelor's degree, preferably in computer science, engineering, information systems, or related discipline, with 15 years of related experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Certifications are a plus.