Chief Architect / Engineer

We are GDIT. As one of the largest IT and mission services providers to the government, we own our opportunities to better enable healthcare organizations to identify theirs.   

 At GDIT, we put our people first. As a Chief Architect / Engineer, you will be leading engineering, architecture, applications development, interoperability, and data management in addition to integration with operations technical teams on a large Federal EHR modernization program. The solution will be hosted in a Fed Ramp High Oracle Cloud environment providing mission critical support to our customer. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Enterprise Health IT systems, as well as strong leadership and communication skills. The Chief Architect / Engineer will be responsible for leading and managing teams of technical engineers, as well as providing technical support to the company's IT systems.

In this role, a typical day will include:
 
•    Provide overall vision and leadership in the areas of interoperability, data management, cloud hosting, testing, and other technical aspects of an EHR implementation in the Oracle Cloud.
•    Provide day to day direction in all assigned technical stream project activities to include domain environment strategy and cross-solution dependencies within the project.
���    Designs technology architecture to align with enterprise standards, processes, procedures, and targets.
•    Develop architecture roadmaps and develop final solution technical roadmaps.
•    Manage engineering and technical leads of cloud architecture, interoperability, data management, cybersecurity, testing, and other technical aspects of an EHR implementation in the Oracle Cloud.
•    Makes technology choices, supervises the quality and implementation of designs, developing high performance architects within the program.
•    Assist in managing project scope by leading the design, development, system validation, and integration activities through engineering and technical leads. 
•    Responsible for developing and implementing IT strategies that support and align to the overall goals and objectives of the organization. 
•    Facilitate the design and acceptance of technology choices to client, supervises the quality and implementation of designs.
•    Designs software architecture policies and guidelines to manage and guide members of the department being supported.
•    Engage and provide advice on technical subjects to the federal clients in the form of executive presentations and technical presentations. 
•    Serve as technical expert across solutions and provides troubleshooting and process expertise.
•    Ensure final solution design is within contractual requirements definition and following established change control processes.
•    Will supervise others.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: 
•    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience
•    15+ years of experience as a senior solutions or systems architect for large-scale enterprise applications 
•    Experience with Oracle (formerly Cerner) Electronic Health Records systems or large Health IT implementations
•    Experience in DoW enterprise IT solution Architecture 
•    Experience leading technical teams
•    Ability to work at the Enterprise level, working and coordinating efforts across numerous resources, sub-contractors, and stakeholders
•    Travel up to 25%
•    Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance and Tier 5 investigation level

PREFERRED: 
•    Previous experience working on large Federal healthcare projects is highly desired
•    Experience designing, executing, and supporting Federal IT cloud solutions
•    Excellent knowledge of cloud computing technologies and current computing trends
•    Expertise working with large, complex integrated delivery network deployment of an EHR desired
•    Past large scale & fast paced program experience
•    Experience in Cloud-based architecture and cybersecurity ATO process desired
•    Strong experience with MS Office suite of products
•    Demonstrate exceptional oral and written communication and presentation skills. Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and simply.
•    Excellent communication, organization, and analytical skills
 

LOCATION: This a remote-based role with preference for candidates in the VA/DC/MD region. 

Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
•    401K with company match
•    Comprehensive health and wellness packages
•    Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
•    Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
•    Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
•    Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
•    Full-flex work week
•    Challenging work that makes a real impact on the world around you

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.