Systems Architect/Technical Lead - Enterprise Directory

Customer Value Partners • Bethesda, MD

10h • $160,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

CVP is seeking a Systems Architect / Technical Lead for NIH's core enterprise directory and people-data hub. NIH supports identity lifecycle management for approximately 43,000 staff and is deeply integrated with Active Directory, Oracle data services, enterprise web services, and numerous downstream systems.

Requirements

• 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 IBM BAW workflow architecture expertise
• Strong knowledge of enterprise directory/identity lifecycle design, Active Directory integration, Oracle data services, and nVision/VDS data distribution
• Experience with secure integration across identity and access systems

Nice To Haves

• 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

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
• Manage high-volume person/organization data mastering and downstream dependency management
• Produce ARB artifacts and technical standards; mentor the engineering team
• Lead architectural oversight of the interconnection model and VDS data distribution

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• actively recruiting individuals and providing advancement opportunities based on merit and legitimate job qualifications
• ensure that all associates receive equal opportunities based on their personal qualifications and job requirements
• strictly prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment
• cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all associated
• committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone can grow both personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior