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 technology architecture using Snowflake's cloud data platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable and secure cloud data architectures on Snowflake
• Implement a user access management system with role-based permissions for local health departments
• Provide expertise and leadership in cloud architecture with a focus in technical (including infrastructure, networks, and security) and application architecture, strategy, road mapping, and methodology
• Work with staff to configure and set up a functional master person index cloud-based environment
• 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
• Analyze current on premises master person index infrastructure and database design, identifying configuration and data inter-dependencies
• Contribute to the definition, evaluation, and development of architecture policies, standards, guidelines and best practices affecting government initiatives
• Work closely with data engineering, analytics, and business teams to ensure architecture supports real-time analytics, machine learning models, and reporting needs
• Design and develop architectural solutions that meet these needs
• Provide expertise in designing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure tailored to data modernization needs
• Facilitate the smooth migrations from on premises to a cloud-based server platform using repeatable and testable processes (e.g. Infrastructure as Code, DevOps, etc.)
• 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
• Perform system performance tuning, capacity planning, and scalability assessments
• Ensure security, compliance, and regulatory requirements are integrated into the system architecture
• 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
• Develop comprehensive documentation for architectures, configurations, and processes
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other team members on Snowflake best practices