Enterprise Systems Architect

About the position

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.

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 LineBuild 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 PIDevelop Solution Architecture Packages encompassing business, systems, application, and data architectures for new features and capabilitiesEnsure all solution architectures align with VA's enterprise strategy, roadmap, and Technical Reference ModelLead architectural assessments to identify reuse opportunities, alignment with Enterprise Architecture, and compatibility with Product Line standardsEstablish and maintain a HELM Architecture Repository within VA-approved tools, including vetted design patterns, reusable components, solution templates, and interface patternsProvide technical guidance on FHIR, ESB/EAI patterns, API integration, and VA-specific interoperability requirementsSupport DevSecOps maturity assessments and document compliance gaps and technical readinessDevelop and maintain current architecture diagrams (logical, network, dataflow) updated each releaseEnsure ATO compliance is considered in all architectural decisions; support A&A artifact developmentAdvise on cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, VAEC/Platform One) and cloud migration strategiesRequirements

DoDAF/UAF standardsSAFe Architectural RunwayFHIRESB/EAI patternsAPI integrationVA-specific interoperability requirementsDevSecOps maturity assessmentsATO complianceCloud architecture (AWS, Azure, VAEC/Platform One)Cloud migration strategies