Veterans Affairs - Senior IT Architect
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DescriptionSAIC and its Veterans Affairs (VA) Practice is one of the
largest and fastest growing providers of consulting services to the Federal
market. SAIC is creating professional opportunities for those seeking a
growth oriented business environment. Our professionals work with Government
agencies and organizations to create efficiencies, increase organizational and
human performance, reduce costs, improve operating results, and achieve mission
success.This is a 100% remote / Work from Home roleSAIC is deploying a multidisciplinary team of experienced
professionals to provide technical management and support services that will
assist in delivering effective, consistent and timely project management
execution throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). SAIC is
seeking an Architect to support the Memorials
Benefits project.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Designand develop IT architecture for integrated Memorial Benefits and Servicesand benefits delivery of IT products
Creatediagrams and documentation with all components that comprise IT systemsincluding network topology
Establishsystem information requirements using analysis of the informationengineer(s) in the development of enterprise-wide or large-scale informationsystems
Designarchitecture to include the software, hardware, and communications tosupport the total requirements as well as provide for present and futurecross-functional requirements and interfaces
Leadsthe team and develops the architectural runway providing design directionand the solution framework for MBS applications.
Understandand is responsible for maintaining the technical stack and technology usedto build the MBS applications
Collaboratewith customers, end-users, developers, and project managers to analyze,design, implement, and support IT applications and systems
Evaluatethe as-is architecture against agreed upon architecture guidelinesprovided by VA and broader industry best practices.
Documentpotential modernization and improvement opportunities in the portfoliobacklog.
AssistVA project managers with the development of high-quality responses tointernal and external information requests and provide technicalconsultation and support on all platform initiatives.
Translatetechnical information from disparate sources into executive-levelcommunications
Adhereto standard operating procedures for program activities and identifyprocess improvements
Facilitatemeetings with VA employees and capture meeting minutes
Workindependently to carry out assignments to completion within parameters ofinstructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
Functionas part of an integrated team sharing products, best practices, andinformation across the portfolio
Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
Written and verbal leadership level communication skills are critical for this role
QualificationsRequired Skills5 years of IT-related experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or similar and 5 years of experience. Will consider an additional 8 years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree
Experience in design and development of IT architecture with a deep understanding of AWS architecture and services such as RDS and Salesforce
Proficiency with Visio, working knowledge of System Architect (Unicom Systems) and other enterprise architecture tools.
Familiarity with the following: S3, DMS, Redshift, Glue, Spectrum, Athena, QuickSight, toolsets and data modeling
Experience in managing and developing in the AWS environment, as well as knowledge of Data Warehouse development or DataMart and Business Intelligence
Proven Experience with data movement and building data pipelines
Experience in a wide range of work in creating diagrams and documentation with all components that comprise IT systems including network topology.
Ability to obtain a Public Trust security clearance.
Experience with Agile methodology and providing program/project management support to a government client.
Microsoft Office suite of tools and Microsoft SharePoint.
Desired Skills:Experience supporting the VA.
Agile and DevSecOps experience.
Experience with Jira, Github, Confluence.
Familiarity with VA OIT EPMO Veteran-Focused Integration Process (VIP) or VA PARS.
Knowledge of and success performing in a role within a Project Management Office for large programs in the federal government environment
REQNUMBER: 2019518-US-UnitedStates
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