Solutions Architect (Cloud / Data)

Overview

TISTA Science and Technology is seeking a Solutions Architect to join our growing team.

At TISTA, you’ll do meaningful, mission‑driven work that improves lives alongside teammates you trust and leaders who are transparent and supportive. We invest in your learning and internal mobility so you can build a career that keeps advancing. We’re proud to serve and hire Veterans, and we put people first in everything we do.

TISTA associates enjoy above Industry Healthcare Benefits, Remote Working Options, Paid Time Off, Training/Certification opportunities, Healthcare Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account, Paid Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability, 401K Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and much more!

Responsibilities

• Build AS-IS and TO-BE architecture models in VA-prescribed DoDAF/UAF formats.
• Own the SAFe Architectural Runway and each product's Solution Architecture Package.
• Align designs to the VA Technical Reference Model, Zero Trust strategy and VAEC/VA Platform One hosting.
• Advise on FHIR, ESB/EAI, API and VALIP integration patterns, and on cloud migration.
• Support ATO decisions, DevSecOps maturity assessments and decommissioning alternatives.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience, including 10+ years of enterprise or solution architecture on large federal programs (Expert / Level IV or well-qualified Senior / Level III).
• DoDAF/UAF architecture models and solution architecture packages.
• Cloud and integration architecture (AWS, Azure, VAEC, FHIR, ESB/API).

Desired Skills:

• VA or federal health architecture; VA TRM and Zero Trust strategy.
• ATO and DevSecOps maturity assessments.
• Data platform architecture (Databricks, OpenShift).

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Certified SAFe Architect; Red Hat Certified Engineer in Cloud-Native Applications.
• AWS or Azure Solutions Architect preferred.

Clearance:

• Must be able to obtain a Tier 2 / Moderate Risk Public Trust and a VA PIV credential.

Location:

• Remote, USA.

Pay Range:

• The suggested pay for this position ranges from $95,546 to $105,875.
• The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
• Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses.
• TISTA associates are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits plan! More information can be found here: https://tistatech.com/working-at-tista/