Remote Systems Architect

Summary

Join the CDC Foundation in advancing its mission by designing and overseeing the implementation of complex technical solutions that support the mission-critical systems in a public health organization. The Systems Architect will provide expertise and guidance in technology architecture, contribute to the planning, design, delivery, and implementation of user-centric solutions, and collaborate with partners to understand business requirements and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and leadership in technology architecture with a focus in technical (including infrastructure and networks) and application architecture, strategy, road mapping, and methodology
• Contribute to and manage the planning, design, delivery and implementation of user-centric solutions related to large scale, complex products required to meet the 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
• 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
• Define technical standards, protocols, and guidelines to ensure consistency and interoperability across systems
• Recommend and implement new technologies, tools, and frameworks to enhance system performance, scalability, and reliability
• 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
• Develop and implement cloud strategies aligned with business goals