Remote New

Systems Architect

Bart & Associates, LLC
paid time off, 401(k)
United States
Jul 25, 2025
Apply Description System Architect Job Summary B&A is seeking a skilled Lead Sustainment Developer (Systems Architect) to provide strategic leadership and hands-on technical expertise in the sustainment, architecture, and operational support of enterprise health IT systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in maintaining and enhancing large-scale systems, especially within the Department of Defense (DoD) health IT ecosystem, including systems such as AHLTA and HAIMS. This role is key to ensuring continuity, performance, and modernization of mission-critical platforms, with a focus on systems built using OpenText Content Suite, AppWorks, and Archive Center. Responsibilities Lead the sustainment and operations of large-scale health IT systems, including performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting, updates, and incident resolution. Provide systems architecture support, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise and DHA architectural goals. Develop and apply automated solutions for engineering, scientific, and business data acquisition and management problems using modern computer techniques and tools. Plan and architect enhancements, modernization efforts, and integrations for existing DHA systems, including AHLTA and HAIMS. Collaborate with program offices, business analysts, developers, and infrastructure teams to ensure high system availability and performance. Oversee system documentation, including technical design, configuration management, maintenance procedures, and architecture artifacts. Support implementation and sustainment of OpenText enterprise content management (ECM) platforms such as Content Suite, AppWorks, and Archive Center. Ensure compliance with security, configuration, and documentation standards as defined by DHA and DoD guidelines. Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent professional work experience. Minimum 10 years of technical experience supporting and sustaining health IT systems. Required Skills Strong knowledge of computer science concepts, system automation, and data management techniques. Demonstrated hands-on experience with the operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex, large-scale systems. Proven experience in the architecture and planning of DHA systems such as AHLTA and HAIMS. Experience working in secure environments, with knowledge of DoD IT policies and sustainment best practices. Desired Skills Experience implementing and supporting OpenText ECM solutions, including Content Suite, AppWorks, and Archive Center. Familiarity with ITIL or similar frameworks for IT service and operations management. Working knowledge of health data standards (e.g., HL7, DICOM, FHIR). Experience with configuration management tools and sustainment practices for DoD or federal systems. Familiarity with system monitoring tools, logging platforms, and automation frameworks. Strong leadership and communication skills; able to coordinate across diverse technical teams and government stakeholders. Analytical and detail-oriented with strong documentation and reporting capabilities. Self-driven with the ability to manage competing priorities and respond to incidents and operational demands quickly and effectively. Comfortable mentoring junior staff and leading troubleshooting efforts across technical domains. Security Clearance Eligible to obtain a Public Trust Clearance. More About B&A: Notable Clients B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more. Benefits and Programs B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution. B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include: The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more A formal mentorship program Job shadowing and cross training opportunities Brand Ambassador program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more Monthly teambuilding events B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award. EEO B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A's offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities. EEO is the Law B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.