Senior Software Systems Architect

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 3: Bachelors degree in in Computer Science Software Engineering IT or Systems Engineering and 5 years of experience. Masters and 2 years of experience. PhD and 2 years of experience.
• Level 4: Bachelors degree in in Computer Science Software Engineering IT or Systems Engineering and 9 years of experience. Masters and 6 years of experience. PhD and 4 years of experience.
• Extensive experience in software product development.
• Experience deploying applications to on-prem and cloud platforms (e.g. Microsoft Azure AWS)
• Experience architecting and developing big data platforms.
• Experience integrating software systems with AI models.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance which requires US Citizenship.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level #3 $93204.00 - $191076.00 / Level #4 $111888.00 - $229284.00. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education relevant experience and other credentials.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this classification the employee is frequently required to stand walk sit stoop kneel bend use hands to handle materials manipulate tools keyboard and type reach with hands and arms and operate job-related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical Dental Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors including employment status and position classification.

INL is a science-based applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energys mission in nuclear energy research science and national defense. With more than 6300 scientists researchers and support staff the laboratory works with national and international governments universities and industry partners to change the worlds energy future and secure our nations critical infrastructure.

INL Mission
Our mission is to discover demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision
Our vision is to change the worlds energy future and secure our nations critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see .

Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information
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INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Senior Software Systems Architect to work in our Scientific Computing & AI Division. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off.

The Scientific Computing & AI Division leads research into the application of AI & data-driven design techniques towards accelerating the design and construction timelines of advanced energy projects as well as optimizing operations within the energy industry. The division focuses on changing the way project personnel author and manage engineering data building digital engineering ecosystems to connect this data and leveraging emerging software technologies to increase intelligent automation across the project lifecycle. This group consists of engineers and scientists with backgrounds in both traditional engineering disciplines (mechanical civil etc.) and software development collectively committed to securing our energy future by eliminating repetitive and time consuming tasks currently bottlenecking engineering construction and operational workflows.

Responsibilities Include:

• Design develop analyze and maintain overall software system architecture which may include both local and cloud environments. Coordinate design and integration of complete solutions including multiple commercial and custom subsystems.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of new and emerging technologies (e.g. AI/ML) required to provide long-term enhancements to the reliability performance and functionality of system architecture. Develop specifications for new products and services. Research and recommend technology and information to improve the current systems and meet future mission needs.
• Perform system design and programming ensuring that the databases are configured correctly.
• Provide suggestions for best practices for identity management access controls and credential integration for multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Provide technical support and modifications to the network to ensure network is operating at optimal conditions.
• Manage the planning and installation of all hardware and software for INL systems. Work with stakeholders and data owners/stewards to identify requirements and expected outcomes. Model and frame business scenarios that are meaningful and which impact critical business processes and/or decisions. Develop customizations to integrate applications and federate services across multiple organizations.
• Responsible for technical planning architecture development and modification of specifications that meet performance scalability reliability security and other needs. Utilize engineering knowledge and principles to test and place hardware and software systems into production and to aid in the analysis design development and assessment of INL systems devices and networks. Provide support to technical resources during execution of projects.
• Perform testing and conflict analysis on new systems to be released to INL employees and provide results to the
• appropriate INL organizations to support organizational business objectives. Results performed by this analysis often become basis for INL standard configuration changes.
• Provide technical direction and mentoring for junior staff to increase their knowledge skills and abilities. Coach and train members of the division in the effective use of standards and tools within the established architecture.
• Document best practices of software engineering and software defined services. Design develop install patch and upgrade supporting products; establish policies and document procedures to maintain them.
• Ensure functions and capabilities of the management systems are utilized efficiently and appropriately using an architectural approach.
• You will report to the Department Manager.
• This posting closes: 7/31/25