Senior Program Systems Architect – Cloud Modernization

Unissant, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Unissant, Inc. is seeking a Program Systems Architect to lead program-level architecture, governance, and modernization across applications, cloud, data, and security domains for CMS-related programs.

The role emphasizes alignment with AWS modernization and federal compliance requirements, coordinating with multiple teams and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery. The candidate will drive enterprise architecture strategy, create artifacts, and guide long-range cloud planning in AWS,

Qualifications

• 12+ years in enterprise/solution architecture for large IT programs.
• Experience defining strategy and governing architecture across multi-vendor teams.
• Strong knowledge of AWS-based architecture and cloud modernization.
• Experience in federal health CMS or regulated government environments with compliance processes.
• Familiarity with FHIR and health information exchange patterns.
• Ability to translate business needs into architectural roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain program-wide technical vision and modernization roadmaps.
• Provide architectural governance across prime and subcontractor teams.
• Review major designs and platform decisions for alignment with enterprise objectives.
• Research new tools for modernization and cost optimization.
• Coordinate with CMS leadership, cloud stakeholders, and program partners.
• Develop architecture artifacts and technical documentation.
• Guide long-range cloud strategy in AWS, focusing on modularity and DevSecOps delivery.
• Support release planning and technical risk management.
• Ensure alignment with CMS lifecycle and security requirements.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

AWS architecture

DevSecOps

Government programs

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Unissant, Inc. is seeking a Program Systems Architect to lead program-level architecture, governance, and modernization across applications, cloud, data, and security domains for CMS-related programs.

The role emphasizes alignment with AWS modernization and federal compliance requirements, coordinating with multiple teams and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery. The candidate will drive enterprise architecture strategy, create artifacts, and guide long-range cloud planning in AWS,