Senior Architect

RESPONSIBILITIES

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Architect in Jupiter, FL.

Responsibilities

• Own architecture design, guidance and version-support for a suite of enterprise business applications, assessing upgrade impact, patches, and enablement requests
• Directly responsible for developing application architecture and leading architecture reviews, partnering with the enterprise architecture team to ensure alignment with corporate-level standards and guidance
• Lead vendor risk assessment and architecture review for a document management system replacement initiative, including capability gap analysis, ROM/proposal evaluation, and technical ownership through implementation
• Drive architecture governance and nuclear regulatory compliance for the Nuclear AI Platform strategy, covering Bifrost credential/readiness requirements and Gemini enablement
• Maintain and update nuclear regulatory compliance documentation as new platforms (e.g., Gemini) and processes are introduced
• Standardize and maintain the security onboarding process for contractors and non-US personnel supporting Nuclear IT engagements
• Lead architecture impact assessments for API gateway migrations (e.g., migration to TYK) affecting core nuclear business systems
• Review and guide architecture for data pipeline/CDC initiatives (e.g., Lakeflow Connect two-pipeline architecture) supporting Nuclear Databricks migration
• Evaluate hosting and deployment options for emerging platforms (e.g., open-source LLMs, on-prem appliances vs. cloud container services) against Nuclear security requirements
• Serve as a technical architecture authority for Nuclear IT application reviews, vendor proposals, and modernization initiatives
• Lead architecture review sessions with application teams, assessing designs for security, scalability, integration, and regulatory compliance
• Partner with vendors and contractors on technical evaluations, risk assessments, and implementation oversight

REQUIREMENTS

• To be considered for this position, candidates must have experience in a similar role, or they must possess significant knowledge, experience, and abilities to successfully perform the responsibilities listed
• Relevant education and/or training will be considered a plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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