Enterprise Systems Architect

Saic; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an Enterprise Systems Architect to serve as the top-level technical authority, aligning solutions with VA enterprise strategy and DoDAF/UAF standards within the HELM Product Line. This role bridges enterprise direction with product-level execution across a complex portfolio of VA supply chain systems.

You will guide architecture decisions, reusable patterns, and cloud migration strategies in a SAFe environment, ensuring compliance with federal standards and interoperability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Technology; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years enterprise architecture experience in large federal IT programs.
• Experience with DoDAF and/or UAF architecture frameworks.
• Proficiency with SAFe Agile, Architectural Runway and PI Planning.
• Experience with VA or federal health IT systems (VistA, Oracle Health EHR, iFAMS, MVI, Lighthouse) preferred.
• Hands-on cloud platforms experience (AWS, Azure, VAEC) and cloud-native patterns.
• Knowledge of FHIR, ESB/EAI integration and API engineering.
• Familiarity with VA TRM, NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5, FedRAMP, and VA Directive 6500.
• US-based and eligible for Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of AS-IS and TO-BE Architecture Models using VA formats (DoDAF/UAF) across HELM product line.
• Build and maintain the HELM-wide SAFe Architectural Runway with shared foundations and integration points.
• Develop Solution Architecture Packages covering business, systems, data, and application architectures.
• Ensure architectures align with VA enterprise strategy and Technical Reference Model.
• Lead assessments to identify reuse opportunities and alignment with Enterprise Architecture.
• Establish and maintain a HELM Architecture Repository in VA-approved tools.
• Provide guidance on FHIR, ESB/EAI, API integration and interoperability requirements.
• Support DevSecOps maturity assessments and document gaps.
• Develop and maintain current architecture diagrams updated each release.
• Consider ATO in architectural decisions; support A&A artifacts.
• Advise on cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, VAEC/Platform One) and migration strategies.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

SAFe Agile

Cloud architecture

FHIR

API engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Technology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AWS

Azure

VAEC/Platform One

FHIR

API tooling

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The Enterprise Systems Architect serves as the top-level technical authority for the team and ensures all solutions align with VA enterprise strategy, DoDAF/UAF standards, and the SAFe Architectural Runway. This role bridges enterprise-level direction with product-level execution across a complex portfolio of VA supply chain systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of AS-IS and TO-BE Architecture Models using VA-prescribed enterprise architecture formats (DoDAF, UAF) across the HELM Product Line
• Build and maintain the HELM-wide SAFe Architectural Runway, defining shared technical foundations, architectural enablers, integration points, and cross-product capabilities; update quarterly prior to each PI
• Develop Solution Architecture Packages encompassing business, systems, application, and data architectures for new features and capabilities
• Ensure all solution architectures align with VA's enterprise strategy, roadmap, and Technical Reference Model
• Lead architectural assessments to identify reuse opportunities, alignment with Enterprise Architecture, and compatibility with Product Line standards
• Establish and maintain a HELM Architecture Repository within VA-approved tools, including vetted design patterns, reusable components, solution templates, and interface patterns
• Provide technical guidance on FHIR, ESB/EAI patterns, API integration, and VA-specific interoperability requirements
• Support DevSecOps maturity assessments and document compliance gaps and technical readiness
• Develop and maintain current architecture diagrams (logical, network, dataflow) updated each release
• Ensure ATO compliance is considered in all architectural decisions; support A&A artifact development
• Advise on cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, VAEC/Platform One) and cloud migration strategies

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field; Master's preferred and 13 years of experience.
• 10+ years of enterprise architecture experience in large-scale federal IT programs
• Demonstrated experience with DoDAF and/or UAF architecture frameworks
• Proficiency with SAFe Agile framework, including Architectural Runway and PI Planning
• Experience with VA or federal health IT systems (VistA, Oracle Health EHR, iFAMS, MVI, Lighthouse) strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, VAEC) and cloud-native architecture patterns
• Knowledge of FHIR, ESB/EAI integration frameworks, and API engineering
• Familiarity with VA TRM, NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5, FedRAMP, and VA Directive 6500
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust and must be US-based

Preferred Certifications

• Certified SAFe Architect (ARCH)
• Red Hat Certified Engineer in Cloud-Native Applications
• AWS Solutions Architect or Azure Solutions Architect
• CISSP

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.