Systems Architect/Technical Lead - Enterprise Directory

Systems Architect / Technical LeadCVP is seeking a Systems Architect / Technical Lead for NIH's core enterprise directory and people-data hub. NIH supports identity lifecycle management for approximately 43,000 staff and is deeply integrated with Active Directory, Oracle data services, enterprise web services, and numerous downstream systems.ResponsibilitiesProvide technical authority for software architecture, identity lifecycle design, and data/integration patternsLead security/ATO alignment, cloud/modernization strategy, and root-cause resolutionDesign and govern Active Directory integration, account provisioning, and enterprise web-service integrationManage high-volume person/organization data mastering and downstream dependency managementProduce ARB artifacts and technical standards; mentor the engineering teamLead architectural oversight of the interconnection model and VDS data distributionQualificationsMust be eligible to obtain a Public Trust clearanceBS/BA + 10 years of relevant experience; OR MS + 5 years of relevant experience10+ years of technical leadership experience8+ years of enterprise system development/integration experience3+ years on comparable scope/complexity effortsCloud/DevSecOps modernization experienceDeep IBM BAW workflow architecture expertiseStrong knowledge of enterprise directory/identity lifecycle design, Active Directory integration, Oracle data services, and nVision/VDS data distributionExperience with secure integration across identity and access systemsDesired SkillsNIH EPLC architecture/design artifacts knowledgeFISMA Moderate/RMF/ATO/JCAM and Public Trust Moderate (Tier 2) eligibilityDevSecOps/CI-CD, automated testing, and code quality proficiencyCloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP); containers/IaC as appropriateGovernment-approved AI-assisted code/test workflow experienceOn-site availability when directedSalary Range: $160,000 - $180,000 (depending on experience)This position is contingent upon program award. We are proactively recruiting qualified candidates in advance of contract award.