Solutions Architect 4

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a Solutions Architect 4 to support the IT program at a major national laboratory. The team supports the data for all of the lab and is seeking an individual to advise what is happening in the industry today and come up with a roadmap for the lab. The lab seeks 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 will be focused on creating a roadmap to be used for implementing this modernization.

• 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.

• Bachelor's degree and 15-20 years of experience.
• In lieu of a degree, additional relevant experience may be applicable. 
• U.S. Citizenship is required per contract.
• Seasoned Senior Data Architect with 15+ years of experience in data architecture, data modernization, cloud-based data solutions, and data management.
• 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, Boomi Integration Platform.

About Us: 

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2024.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law.