Remote Systems Architect

Description:

• The Systems Architect will design and oversee the implementation of complex technical solutions that support mission-critical systems in a public health organization.
• This role is part of the Workforce Acceleration Initiative (WAI), which aims to help public health agencies improve their information systems.
• The position involves working within the Salt Lake County Health Department's IT team to enhance the use of public health data for decision-making.
• Responsibilities include providing expertise in infrastructure, networks, and application architecture, developing technology roadmaps, and methodologies.
• The Systems Architect will evaluate consultant-recommended infrastructure, select data ingestion tools, and oversee cloud migration.
• Collaboration with informatics teams, IT staff, business analysts, and data engineers is essential to align tools and infrastructure with organizational needs.
• The role requires creating system architecture diagrams, documentation, and guidelines to communicate design decisions.
• The Systems Architect will conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
• This position is remote and requires candidates to be based in the United States.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree is required for this position.
• Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Expertise in system architecture with deep technical knowledge of application design, implementation, and deployment is essential.
• Hands-on experience in designing modern architectural patterns for complex IT solutions is required.
• Knowledge of technical security and product management best practices is necessary.
• An expert-level understanding of modern architectural standards for cloud-based solutions is required.
• Experience in designing and writing automated test scripts for various testing types is essential.
• Proven experience in applying software engineering best practices to product delivery is required.
• Candidates must have the ability to develop architectural solutions for complex, multi-year plans.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills are necessary.
• Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams is preferred.

Benefits:

• The salary range for this position is $103,500-$143,500 per year, plus benefits.
• Individual salary offers will be based on experience and qualifications unique to each candidate.
• This is a grant-funded, limited-term opportunity with an end date of June 30, 2025.
• The position is eligible for a fully remote work arrangement for U.S. based candidates.
• The CDC Foundation offers a collaborative work environment focused on public health initiatives.