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# Senior Data Architect

- **Company:** Coastal International Security
- **Location:** Los Alamos, NM, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $212,160.0 - $218,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Business Software, Cloud Computing, Cloud Foundry, Information Systems, Data as a Services, Data Architecture, Data Integrity, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Migration, Data Warehousing, Machine Learning, Operational Data Store, Oracle (Applications), SAP (Applications), SAP Business Suiteing, SAP NetWeaver Data Management, Enterprise Data Management, Cloud Platform System, Snowflake, Netsuite Erp, SAP Business Technology Platform, Data Strategy, Data Lakes, Information Technology, SAP S/4HANA, Stream Analytics, Data Pipelines, Workday, Databricks
- **Published:** June 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4dc8deba9b67b049

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Team leadership?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * 15+ years of progressive experience in data architecture and modernization

 * Extensive experience with one or more of: Snowflake, Databricks, or SAP data platforms (S/4HANA, Datasphere, etc.)
 * Proven experience as a Senior Data Architect on large-scale programs
 * Strong background in data warehousing, enterprise data platforms, and large-scale modernization initiatives
 * Deep understanding of major cloud platforms and native data services
 * Significant data migration experience
 * Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams
 * Strong stakeholder engagement and executive presentation skills
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 * Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, * Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
 * Experience with SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC), SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), or SAP Integration Suite
 * Experience leading architecture for data lakes, lakehouses, ETL/ELT pipelines, and streaming architectures
 * Experience implementing enterprise data catalogs and governance programs
 * Familiarity with big data technologies and machine learning concepts
 * ERP certifications such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday, * Must be a U.S. Citizen - required for Q Clearance eligibility, no exceptions
 * Must have 15+ years of progressive experience in data architecture and modernization
 * Must have hands-on experience with Snowflake, Databricks, or SAP data platforms
 * Must have proven Senior Data Architect experience on large-scale enterprise programs
 * Must be able to obtain a DOE Q Clearance - subject to federal background investigation

## Description

Join a team of bright, motivated professionals using agile methodologies to design, build, and transform business solutions through a major ERP modernization initiative at Los Alamos National Laboratory. As part of the Business Applications and Data Services (ADS-BADS) organization, you will play a key role in executing an enterprise-wide data strategy to modernize LANL's core operational data environment and transition to a scalable, cloud-native platform.

Los Alamos National Laboratory has selected SAP as its next-generation Cloud ERP solution. In parallel, this role will help define and implement the future-state data architecture required to modernize the current on-premises operational data store and enable advanced capabilities including real-time analytics, AI/ML enablement, enhanced operational efficiency, and enterprise data accessibility and governance. This position is critical to transforming legacy data environments into a modern, secure, cloud-native architecture.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

 * Define enterprise data strategy, standards, and architectural blueprints
 * Lead modernization of legacy data environments to cloud-native platforms
 * Design and implement large-scale data architectures and data warehouses
 * Plan and execute complex data migrations including on-premises to cloud and cloud to cloud
 * Partner with ERP planners, integrators, and institutional subject matter experts
 * Ensure data integrity, security, governance, and accessibility across the enterprise
 * Provide technical leadership and direction across multiple concurrent initiatives
 * Present architectural strategies and decisions to executive stakeholders
 * Collaborate cross-functionally with business analysts, developers, infrastructure, and ERP teams


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