Remote Systems Architect

Summary

Join the CDC Foundation as a Systems Architect to design and oversee the implementation of complex technical solutions that support mission-critical systems in a public health organization. This role will play a crucial part in advancing the CDC Foundation's mission by providing expertise and guidance in on-prem SQL Server and Azure Cloud architecture.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and leadership in on-prem SQL Server and Azure Cloud architecture to redesign public health Data Warehouse systems to increase efficiency and capability in the Azure Cloud with Snowflake
• Contribute to and manage the planning, design, delivery, and implementation of user-centric solutions related to large scale, complex products required to meet critical business requirements
• Contribute to the definition, evaluation, and development of architecture policies, standards, guidelines, and best practices affecting government initiatives
• Collaborate with partners to understand business requirements and objectives. Design and develop architectural solutions that meet these needs
• Collaborate with County central information technology team (IT) to create system architecture diagrams, documentation, and guidelines to communicate design decisions and best practices
• Evaluate existing systems and technologies to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization
• Collaborate with County central IT to define technical standards, protocols, and guidelines to ensure consistency and interoperability across systems
• Collaborate with County central IT to recommend and implement new technologies, tools, and frameworks to enhance system performance, scalability, and reliability
• Collaborate with data engineers to design and implement data pipelines and integration processes that support the optimized infrastructure
• Ensure that system architecture and solutions adhere to relevant public health data security and compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA Security and Privacy Rules)
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for proposed architectural changes or initiatives
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams during the implementation phase
• Perform system performance tuning, capacity planning, and scalability assessments
• Ensure security, compliance, and regulatory requirements are integrated into the system architecture
• Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and security teams to design and implement robust and resilient systems
• Knowledgeable about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in system architecture
• Establish effective working relationships, obtain buy-in for systems development, promote systems to partners and agency leaders
• Collaborate with County central IT to develop and implement Azure Cloud and Snowflake strategies aligned with business goals