Enterprise Systems Architect

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.

SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .