IT Systems Architect (Integration Lead)

The Exam Management System (EMS) Architect serves as the technical backbone of the program designing and maintaining the platforms that enable secure seamless data exchange with customer systems. This role ensures real time data accuracy resilient interoperability and scalable exam management across the enterprise. The architect plays a key role in ensuring every exam diagnostic result and Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) moves through the system securely efficiently and without interruption.
This position is located in our Fairfax VA or Lafayette LA office; however a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Architect the Exam Management System (EMS) platform including portals modules and workflow capabilities that support large scale exam processing and data exchange
Lead design and development of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) event driven integrations and Information Exchange Package Documentation (IEPD) aligned data sharing standards
Oversee and optimize data interchange across Veterans Benefits Management System (VBMS) Data Access Service (DAS) Caseflow EMS and other Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) enterprise systems
Direct DevSecOps practices including release management CI/CD processes continuous testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) coordination
Support and enhance Provider VA and Claimant Portals through secure role based access identity verification and user journey continuity
Implement and maintain secure architecture controls including audit logging Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) encryption and structured Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) workflows
Guide cloud infrastructure strategy to ensure scalability reliability and real time event propagation across integrated systems
Ensure cybersecurity compliance and lead secure design efforts including proper handling of Sensitive Personal Information (SPI) encryption standards and system logging practices

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or related field
810 years of experience in systems architecture or integration engineering with responsibility for designing and delivering complex distributed systems
AWS Solutions Architect Associate (or equivalent cloud architecture experience)
Hands on experience building and integrating APIs and working with interoperability standards such as Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) Extensible Markup Language (XML) and other structured data exchange formats
Experience delivering solutions within highly regulated or security sensitive environments (federal healthcare financial or similar)
Strong understanding of event driven architecture system integration patterns and secure design principles

Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required
SAFe DevSecOps Practitioner certification or experience operating within a scaled agile DevSecOps environment
Experience with healthcare interoperability standards medical data exchange or regulated data workflows
Background in enterprise integrations event driven systems or microservices architecture
Experience designing solutions in highly secure or compliance driven environments (federal healthcare financial services etc.)
Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM) zero trust principles or secure portal architectures

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set level experience relevant training and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $89600.00 $218200.00.
CGI Federals benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
.Competitive compensation
.Comprehensive insurance options
.Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
.Paid time off for vacation holidays and sick time
.Paid parental leave
.Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
.Wellness and Well being programs
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