Enterprise Architect Principal

SAIC; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead architecture across business, systems, data, security, and cloud domains. You will translate strategy into roadmaps, design patterns, and API integrations for healthcare and financial systems, and mentor technical staff.

Proven expertise with Unicom System Architect, Visio, MuleSoft, and other ESBs is valued. You will deliver architecture artifacts while ensuring security and performance across on‑prem and cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems/Technology, or related field.
• 8 years of additional experience in lieu of degree can be considered.
• 10+ years in Enterprise Architecture with cloud, security, and integration focus.
• Experience with healthcare and financial processing systems (X12, HL7).
• Strong API/SOA integration and architecture governance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture efforts across business, systems, data, security, cloud, and governance.
• Translate business strategy into technical roadmaps and architecture deliverables.
• Design and maintain architecture diagrams with Unicom System Architect and Visio.
• Develop API and integration models for healthcare and financial systems (X12, HL7).
• Assess architecture for performance, security, and risk; mentor staff.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality architecture work.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud & security focus

Healthcare & financial systems

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / related field

8 years additional experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Unicom System Architect

Visio

MuleSoft

Oracle Service Bus

JBoss

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Job description

Enterprise Architect Principal

Job ID: 2617883
Location: Remote Work, TX, United States
Date Posted: Oct 14, 2026
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Enterprise Architect
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work: Remote
Benefits:

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to support our VA FSC program, providing strategic and technical leadership across complex enterprise environments. In this role, you will translate business objectives into scalable technical architectures, lead solution design efforts across multiple EA domains, and guide the integration of healthcare and financial systems. The Enterprise Architect will develop architecture roadmaps, establish design patterns and best practices, and deliver high‑quality architectural assessments and diagrams to support mission‑critical initiatives. This position requires deep expertise in cloud, security, systems integration, and enterprise‑wide solution development, as well as the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams, mentor technical staff, and drive continuous improvement across both on‑premises and cloud‑based systems.

Enterprise Architecture Leadership

• Lead architecture efforts across multiple EA domains, including business, systems, data, security, cloud (AWS/Azure/Hybrid), network infrastructure, and governance.
• Translate business strategy into technical strategies, roadmaps, and architecture deliverables.

Solution & Integration Architecture

• Design and maintain logical and physical architecture diagrams using tools such as Unicom System Architect and Visio (SV01, SV02, SV03).
• Develop API and integration models for healthcare and financial systems, including X12 and HL7 transactions.
• Establish and maintain enterprise design patterns, AI patterns, and architecture best practices.

Technical Assessments & Reviews

• Conduct architecture reviews and recommend improvements for system design, integration, performance, and security.
• Develop Business Enterprise Architecture Assessments, defining requirements, solution options, cost estimates, security considerations, and resource needs.
• Provide deep technical expertise in financial processing systems and healthcare claims architecture (on prem and cloud).

Collaboration, Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure alignment with architecture principles and standards.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and technical guidance to team members.
• Deliver high-quality architectural work products within defined timeframes while managing risk and communicating progress to stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement & Documentation

• Maintain comprehensive architecture documents and artifacts throughout project lifecycles.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes, workflows, and system performance through technology solutions.
• Quickly assimilate new technologies and business knowledge to support evolving organizational needs.

Qualifications

• Must meet the requirements to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation; U.S. citizenship may be required based on federal contract requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems/Technology, or other related field.
  • 8 years additional experience in lieu of degree.
• 10+ years of experience with Enterprise Architecture processes, including project intake, solution architecture, logical and physical architecture design, cloud architecture, infrastructure costing, and security protocols.
• 3-5 years of enterprise‑level experience focused on architecture domains such as systems, data, interfaces, infrastructure, networking, security, and cloud architecture.
• Proven expertise integrating trading partner technologies with healthcare and financial processing systems using enterprise APIs, with an understanding of financial operations governance.
• Strong knowledge of financial payroll and accounting systems, electronic healthcare systems, and financial claims processing (X12, HL7).
• Hands‑on experience using Unicom System Architect and Visio to produce logical software and physical infrastructure architecture diagrams (SV01, SV02, SV03).
• Experience developing Business Enterprise Architecture Assessments, including business requirements, high‑level technical solutions, cost estimates, resource planning, security considerations, and solution options.
• Demonstrated experience with SOA and API integration platforms such as MuleSoft, Oracle Service Bus, JBoss, or similar ESBs.
• Proficiency with SharePoint and PowerPoint for documentation and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and deliver high‑quality outcomes in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively across technical and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing consultative Enterprise Architecture guidance to both management and technical teams to solve complex business and IT challenges.
• Experience designing SOA‑based solutions and APIs, ideally within healthcare claims or financial processing environments.
• Certifications in integration or ESB technologies (such as MuleSoft, JBoss, Oracle Service Bus, or IBM Sterling B2B Integrator).
• Industry‑recognized architecture certifications (TOGAF, AWS, or Azure).

Target salary range: $140,001 - $180,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high‑end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit newsroom.