IT Architect

IT Architect

*** This position requires an active Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance to be considered. ***

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen.

The IT Architect designs and develops IT architecture, creating comprehensive diagrams and documentation that outline system components and network topology. They leverage their experience to ensure cohesive and efficient system integration, supporting the organization's technological infrastructure and strategic goals through meticulous planning and implementation.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for IT Architect:

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

IT Architect Responsibilities Include:

• Developing and designing IT systems and infrastructure architecture to meet organizational needs and goals.
• Creating detailed diagrams, blueprints, and documentation that outline system components, configurations, and network topology.
• Ensuring seamless integration of new and existing IT systems and technologies.
• Assessing and recommending technologies, platforms, and solutions based on business requirements and industry trends.
• Working closely with stakeholders, including IT teams, management, and vendors, to align IT architecture with business objectives.
• Architecting solutions within Microsoft Azure Government environments following FedRAMP and federal security requirements.
• Designing data architecture leveraging Azure Synapse Analytics, Serverless SQL Pools, and Serverless PySpark Pools.
• Leading development of data transformation, cleansing, and quality pipelines using PySpark Notebooks.
• Designing orchestration workflows using Synapse Pipelines for end-to-end data movement and processing.
• Defining storage and metadata strategies using Azure Delta Lake, Parquet file formats, and CSV-based metadata structures
• Implementing data testing and validation using Great Expectations and PyTest frameworks
• Applying deep understanding of healthcare data standards such as SNOMED, ICD, CPT, LOINC, RXNORM, CVX, and NDC across data models and transformations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

IT Architect Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience developing long-term IT strategies and roadmaps aligned with business goals.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks across IT architecture and infrastructure.
• Demonstrated technical leadership during solution design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Ensuring the quality, performance, and scalability of IT solutions through rigorous testing and evaluation.
• Experience with cloud-native data architectures using:
  • Microsoft Azure Government
  • Azure Synapse Analytics
  • Serverless SQL & PySpark Pools
  • PySpark & Python scripting
  • Parquet, Delta Lake, and metadata-driven file structures
  • Great Expectations / PyTest for data validation
• Familiarity with Healthcare Domain and Terminology Sets (SNOMED, ICD, CPT, LOINC, RXNORM, CVX, NDC) required.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNIH, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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