Job ID: 2616278
Location: Remote Work, TX, US
Date Posted: 2026-08-28
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Enterprise Architect
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_REMOTE
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.
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