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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior/Principal Information Systems Architect... - **Company:** Sandia Corporation - **Location:** Albuquerque, NM, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $102,400.0 - $199,700.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Linux, File Systems, Fortran (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Cloud Services, Ansible, Systems Architecture, System Software, High Performance Computing, Software Troubleshooting, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Terraform, Docker - **Published:** June 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gbxubr ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems Engineering (CIS/MIS), or a related STEM field plus 5 years of experience; or equivalent (AS + 9 years or no degree + 13 years). + Included in the experience above: + 5 years of experience with high performance computing (HPC) systems or large scale cloud deployments based on Linux / Unix operating systems. + Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance. Qualifications We Desire: + Experience managing multiple systems or a variety of system architectures. + Experience with configuration management technologies such as Ansible or Terraform. + Experience with cloud infrastructure and container technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, or Singularity. + Experience with Python, C, and/or FORTRAN programming languages. + Strong communication skills and experience working in a team environment. ## Description We are seeking an Information Systems Architect to join a team that administers next-generation high performance computing (HPC) Architectures and develops innovative solutions for operations and improved utilization. Your work will enhance the effectiveness of vitally important experimental research in support of both our national defense and broader scientific discoveries. On any given day, you may be called on to: + Engage in all aspects of the HPC system lifecycle including facility integration, standup, acceptance testing, performance bench marking, operational monitoring and support, upgrades, and reclamation. + Explore, develop, and deploy advanced operation technologies to improve the efficacy of our HPC systems and the administrators who support them. + Perform all aspects of security, networking, filesystems, system software installation, and user support work. + Troubleshoot software and hardware and replace defective components. + Support research and development staff to deliver functional platforms for pre-production systems. * The position allows a combination of onsite and offsite work. The candidate must live within 50 miles of the assigned work location and be available to work onsite a minimum of three days per week as necessary., Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted. Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. 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