Enterprise Architect Principal
About the role
SAIC is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to support our VA FSC program, providing strategic and technical leadership across complex enterprise environments. In this role, you will translate business objectives into scalable technical architectures, lead solution design efforts across multiple EA domains, and guide the integration of healthcare and financial systems. The Enterprise Architect will develop architecture roadmaps, establish design patterns and best practices, and deliver high‑quality architectural assessments and diagrams to support mission‑critical initiatives. This position requires deep expertise in cloud, security, systems integration, and enterprise‑wide solution development, as well as the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams, mentor technical staff, and drive continuous improvement across both on‑premises and cloud‑based systems.
Location: Austin, TX, US | Date Posted: 2026-10-13 | Category: Information Technology | Subcategory: Enterprise Architect | Minimum Clearance Required: None | Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust | Potential for Remote Work: ORA_REMOTE
Responsibilities
- Enterprise Architecture Leadership: Lead architecture efforts across multiple EA domains, including business, systems, data, security, cloud (AWS/Azure/Hybrid), network infrastructure, and governance. Translate business strategy into technical strategies, roadmaps, and architecture deliverables.
- Solution & Integration Architecture: Design and maintain logical and physical architecture diagrams using tools such as Unicom System Architect and Visio (SV01, SV02, SV03). Develop API and integration models for healthcare and financial systems, including X12 and HL7 transactions. Establish and maintain enterprise design patterns, AI patterns, and architecture best practices.
- Technical Assessments & Reviews: Conduct architecture reviews and recommend improvements for system design, integration, performance, and security. Develop Business Enterprise Architecture Assessments, defining requirements, solution options, cost estimates, security considerations, and resource needs. Provide deep technical expertise in financial processing systems and healthcare claims architecture (on prem and cloud).
- Collaboration, Leadership & Delivery: Lead and collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure alignment with architecture principles and standards. Provide coaching, feedback, and technical guidance to team members. Deliver high-quality architectural work products within defined timeframes while managing risk and communicating progress to stakeholders.
- Continuous Improvement & Documentation: Maintain comprehensive architecture documents and artifacts throughout project lifecycles. Identify opportunities to improve business processes, workflows, and system performance through technology solutions. Quick