Systems Architect/Technical Lead - FOIA Systems

Overview

CVP is seeking a Systems Architect / Technical Lead to serve as the technical authority for the NIH FOIA systems portfolio. This role provides engineering leadership across architecture, DevSecOps, security/ATO alignment, and modernization of a legacy-platform environment supporting NIH's FOIA operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical authority for software architecture, identity lifecycle design, and data/integration patterns
• Lead security/ATO alignment, cloud/modernization strategy, and root-cause resolution
• Design and govern Active Directory integration, account provisioning, and enterprise web-service integration
• Develop technical standards, produce ARB artifacts, and mentor the engineering team
• Mentor and lead engineering team members
• Manage modernization of legacy components while preserving records integrity and availability
• Lead architecture assessments for newly onboarded systems

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust clearance
• BS/BA + 10 years of relevant experience; OR MS + 5 years of relevant experience
• 10+ years of technical leadership experience
• 8+ years of enterprise system development/integration experience
• 3+ years on comparable scope/complexity efforts
• Cloud/DevSecOps modernization experience
• Deep expertise with FOIAXpress/SecureRelease architecture and FOIA workflow integration
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server/IIS, .NET 4.5.2, SQL Server/Oracle, OLEDB, SMTP, Active Directory, and proxy/firewall segmentation
• Experience with repository/content-management connectors such as Documentum, Hummingbird, SharePoint, Livelink, and NTFS
• Familiarity with secure redaction/delivery workflows

Desired Skills

• NIH EPLC architecture/design artifacts knowledge
• FISMA Moderate/RMF/ATO/JCAM and Public Trust Moderate (Tier 2) eligibility
• DevSecOps/CI-CD, automated testing, and code quality proficiency
• Cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP); containers/IaC as appropriate
• Government-approved AI-assisted code/test workflow experience
• On-site availability when directed

Salary Range: $160,000 - $180,000 (depending on experience)

This position is contingent upon program award. We are proactively recruiting qualified candidates in advance of contract award.

About CVP

CVP is an award-winning healthcare and next-gen technology and consulting services firm solving critical problems for healthcare, national security, and public sector clients. We help organizations achieve lasting transformation.

CVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to actively recruiting individuals and providing advancement opportunities based on merit and legitimate job qualifications. We ensure that all associates receive equal opportunities based on their personal qualifications and job requirements. CVP strictly prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.

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