NIH NIAID Software - Systems Architect ; Tech Lead Customer Dev Security Clearance

Position: NIH NIAID Software - Systems Architect I (Tech Lead Customer Dev with Security Clearance
Job Description ECS is seeking an experienced NIH NIAID Enabling and Advancing Technologies (NEAT) Systems Architect I to work remotely providing custom development services in support of core task Enterprise Product Management and responds to a wide range of projects and special needs related support for CIB's mission.

Please Note:

This position is contingent upon contract award. The NIAID NEAT Systems Architect I serves as the Tech Lead and provides custom development services in support of core task Enterprise Product Management and responds to a wide range of projects and special needs related support for CIB's mission. The Systems Architect establishes system information requirements using analysis from information engineers in the development of enterprise-wide or large-scale information systems.

Designs architecture to include software, hardware, and communications to support total requirements, as well as provides for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces. Ensures that systems are compatible and in compliance with standards for open systems architectures. Evaluates analytically and systematically problems of workflows, organization, and planning and develops appropriate corrective action.

Key Responsibilities:

* Establishes system information requirements based on engineer analysis.
* Designs architecture to support software, hardware, and communication requirements.
* Ensures system compatibility and compliance with open system architecture standards.
* Analyzes workflow problems and develops corrective actions.
* Provides daily supervision and direction to staff.
* Integration between Enterprise Clinical Informatics Systems (COTS or Custom)
* Development of Enterprise Clinical Informatics Systems when COTS does not exist or meet NIAID's requirements. Salary Range: $125,000 - $175,000 Required Skills
* Expertise in system architecture design.
* Strong analytical skills to evaluate workflows and develop corrective actions.
* Knowledge of open system architecture standards.
* Prior experience in providing daily supervision and direction to staff.
* Proficiency in using analytical tools.
* Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security or related field.
* Active Public Trust or higher security clearance.
* Minimum 6 years' experience supporting Health IT software development initiatives leveraging Agile and Dev Ops/Dev Sec Ops  practices leading cross-functional teams.
* Reside within the Washington DC Metro area.
* Travel within the Washington DC Metro Area, and CONUS as needed. Desired Skills
* Prior experience supporting NIH is desired but not required. ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3500+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.