Infrastructure and Operations Principal Architect

Brookhaven National Laboratory

. Develop and maintain infrastructure architectures, technical standards, reference designs, and multiyear roadmaps .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesLead💰 $126,000 - $222,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in infrastructure architecture, cloud technologies, and DevOps practices, with a strong focus on security, operational reliability, and cost optimization. Proven ability to lead complex projects, mentor teams, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

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Infrastructure ArchitectureCloud TechnologiesDevOps PracticesCybersecurityEnterprise Architecture

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Hard Skills

Infrastructure DesignSystems IntegrationNetworkingIdentity And Access Management (IAM)VirtualizationAnalytical Problem SolvingCapacity PlanningPerformance ManagementConfiguration ManagementHybrid-Cloud Environments

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsMentoringLeadershipCollaborationBusiness Acumen

Tools & Technologies

WindowsLinuxAI PlatformsAutomation ToolsObservability ToolsCloud Cost Governance ToolsSubscription Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree (Preferred)DOE Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV)

Industry Keywords

NISTISO 27001SOC 2FedRAMPScientific ComputingHigher EducationDepartment Of EnergyFinOps Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain infrastructure architectures, technical standards, reference designs, and multiyear roadmaps
Serve on the ITD Architect Council
Lead architectural planning for initiatives spanning multiple platforms, vendors, teams, or customer groups
Address dependencies, integration, operational risks, and long-term support
Evaluate current and emerging technologies for technical fit, cost, security, reliability, and operational impact
Recommend investments and modernization priorities to senior leadership
Advise on complex projects and unresolved infrastructure issues
Work with engineers, cybersecurity, application teams, project leaders, and stakeholders to turn requirements into workable designs
Review and approve solution architectures for major initiatives
Guide teams through tradeoffs, implementation plans, and exceptions to enterprise standards
Guide improvements in capacity planning, performance, configuration management, observability, recoverability, and service resilience
Lead technical vendor evaluations and assess proposals against laboratory requirements
Produce architecture diagrams, decision records, standards, and strategic reports
Communicate recommendations to technical staff, customers, and senior management
Mentor I&O architects and promote sound engineering and architectural practices
Partner with application, data, and AI teams to deliver secure, scalable, and reusable platform capabilities for traditional and AI-driven workloads
Provide technical leadership for infrastructure and services enabling the Laboratory’s operations and scientific mission

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and relevant experience
10+ years of progressively increasing responsibility in infrastructure and operations
Demonstrated breadth across enterprise architecture, cloud, DevOps and automation, and Windows and Linux platform engineering
Deep expertise in one or more infrastructure disciplines and broad working knowledge across multiple I&O technologies
Experience designing or guiding complex infrastructure solutions with cross-platform dependencies and significant operational or implementation risk
Ability to independently define and analyze unfamiliar technical problems, evaluate alternatives, and make sound recommendations accounting for technical and economic feasibility
Broad and deep enterprise infrastructure experience, including networking, identity and access management (IAM), virtualization, cybersecurity, and systems integration
Experience in hybrid-cloud and complex environments, with strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
Ability to rapidly retool on emerging technologies
Strong business acumen balancing technical excellence, security, operational reliability, and cost optimization
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Ability to communicate technical concepts to engineers, architects, leadership, and business stakeholders
Experience and comfort mentoring architects and senior engineers
Applicants must submit both a resume and cover letter
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) credential
Visa sponsorship is not available
Preferred: 15+ years of relevant experience
Preferred: Master’s degree
Preferred: experience supporting research, scientific computing, higher education, or Department of Energy environments
Preferred: experience with FinOps practices, cloud cost governance, and subscription management
Preferred: familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or FedRAMP

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote position with on-site presence available at Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, NY
Comprehensive employee benefits program
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
Opportunity to work at a multidisciplinary U.S. Department of Energy laboratory focused on discovery science and transformative technology