Senior Architect

DescriptionKforce 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 oversightRequirements* 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 plusJob TypeContractCompensation60 - $65