Enterprise Solutions Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise Architecture & Platform Evaluation

  • Lead architectural evaluation of new enterprise software platforms proposed for NIH-wide adoption.
  • Define enterprise integration patterns across NIH systems including cloud platforms, identity services, data platforms, and collaboration tools.
  • Develop solution architectures that align with NIH enterprise architecture standards and security requirements.
  • Collaborate with product vendors to evaluate technical architecture, deployment models, security posture, and operational requirements.

• Integration & Technical Governance

  • Define and enforce enterprise integration patterns and architecture standards across implementations.
  • Coordinate architecture alignment across CIT service areas including Cloud Services, Enterprise Platform Services, Identity and Access Management, and Operations Management Services.
  • Develop architecture documentation including solution diagrams, integration models, and platform reference architectures.
  • Participate in technical governance processes and architecture review boards to ensure enterprise alignment.

• Adoption & Operational Transition

  • Provide architectural input into platform selection decisions, ensuring alignment with NIH technical standards, security requirements, and operational models.
  • Support transition planning for new enterprise platforms into operational support organizations after the initial rollout period.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field.
• Google Cloud Professional Architect (or equivalent Google Cloud certification).
• 10+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise software solutions.
• Experience developing enterprise architecture for cloud-based platforms and SaaS environments.
• Experience evaluating and integrating enterprise software products across large organizations.
• Experience with enterprise integration patterns including APIs, identity federation, and data exchange architectures.
• Experience working with major cloud platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture and compliance frameworks.
• Experience collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders to guide platform adoption decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal government IT environments.
• Familiarity with NIH enterprise systems and research computing environments.
• Experience integrating enterprise SaaS platforms such as Atlassian products, Slack, MATLAB, SAS, or similar scientific software platforms.
• Experience supporting enterprise architecture governance and review boards.
• Experience working in Agile product or platform development environments.
• Familiarity with identity and access management platforms and enterprise collaboration systems.

Compensation

• Pay: $185,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Additional Information

• Location: Bethesda, MD 20811 (Hybrid remote)
• Education: Bachelor's (Preferred)

Application Questions

• Do you meet the US Citizen requirement?
• What certifications do you hold within Azure?
• How many years of experience do you have designing and implementing enterprise software solutions?
• How many years do you have with major cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud?