SIEMENS PLM/TEAMCENTER INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECT

Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing complex computer systems. Determines systems specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility and maintenance of system security. Coordinates design of subsystems and integration of total system. Identifies, analyzes, and resolves program support deficiencies. Develops and recommends corrective actions. May provide technical guidance for database administrators and software developers.

Newport News Shipbuilding, division of Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII-NNS) is seeking Systems Architect to provide both functional and technical leadership for the planning, architecture and implementation of Siemens Teamcenter Architecture with NX. Our collaborative team is responsible for defining and developing the PLM Architecture and Solution landscape. We are looking for an seasoned Architect interested in designing and building information systems to support construction of some of the largest and most complex products in the world. Our IT build and maintain systems that process information across Engineering, Planning, Operations and Manufacturing. We are the sole designer and builder of U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy Submarines.

We are an extremely diverse organization with a talented and dedicated team of Architects, programmers, system engineers, and application administrators working together to support our ever changing technical landscape. Come join our highly qualified and innovative and diverse team of professionals and play a critical role in the construction and overhaul of nuclear powered aircraft carriers and submarines.

The depth and breadth of Newport News Shipbuilding is vast and the opportunities for technical growth immense - join our team and jumpstart your career. If you envision to participate with business partners and vendors; leveraging your creativity to architect and design innovative solutions; and working collaboratively with a diverse group of Enterprise architects, solution architects, technical subject matter experts, project managers, systems engineers, software developers, and system users to deliver scalable business solutions ; then join our team and be at the technological forefront of our nation’s defense.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Teamcenter Infrastructure Architect to design, implement, and manage a robust Teamcenter environment supporting enterprise PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) solutions. In this role, you’ll work in a DevSecOps team culture, dedicated to continuous improvement, security, and operational excellence across Teamcenter application and infrastructure components. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in both Teamcenter administration and deployment, as well as experience in cloud architecture, automation, and high-availability system design.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect Teamcenter deployment architecture and infrastructure, ensuring alignment with customer strategies, roadmaps, IT policies, and standards.

• Determine infrastructure hardware sizing and storage needs, and develop architectural designs integrating across applications, systems, and platforms to achieve business goals.

• Oversee Teamcenter installation, upgrades, and deployment activities, including using Deployment Center and integrating Teamcenter with other enterprise applications.

• Build and support code pipelines, automate deployment activities, and maintain optimal system configurations for performance and reliability.

• Ensure high availability of the Teamcenter system through redundancy, containerization, clustering, and failover mechanisms, and implement disaster recovery plans with regular testing.

• Design and implement load balancing solutions to evenly distribute workloads across servers and minimize performance bottlenecks.

• Identify and resolve performance issues across application, database, storage, and network layers, implementing tuning measures like database indexing, query optimization, and application server configuration.

• Design and manage Teamcenter environments on AWS using CloudFormation Templates and develop automation scripts in C/C , Python, Java, Groovy, PowerShell, and Bash.

• Utilize containerization and orchestration tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift to support scalable and flexible deployment options.

• Collaborate with IT, engineering, and program management teams to understand and meet PLM requirements.

An In-depth understanding of Siemens PLM Teamcenter Installation and administration

• Experience with hybrid or fully cloud-based deployments of Teamcenter.

• Knowledge of additional PLM software tools and protocols for defense-industry applications.

MUST HAVE:

Bachelor's Degree and 14 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 9 years of experience.