Technical Lead / Solution Architect

Public Trust Eligibility RequiredAbout Aretum Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth are at the forefront. Job SummaryAretum is seeking a skilled and highly motivated Technical Lead / Solutions Architect. As a Technical Lead / Solutions Architect, you will own end-to-end architecture, integration strategy, and alignment with VA enterprise standards.Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization, employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements. ResponsibilitiesDefine VAEC-aligned architecture (networking, containers, integration, security zones)Lead integration across VistA, Cerner, CDW, and APIsOversee data flow design, system boundaries, and interoperability patternsGuide ATO boundary definition and control inheritance strategyProvide technical leadership across all engineersRequirementsCloud Architecture: AWS (VPC, ECS/EKS, IAM, ELB, CloudWatch), multi-account strategyContainerization: Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift fundamentalsHealthcare Interoperability: FHIR R4, CDS Hooks, SMART on FHIR, HL7 awarenessEnterprise Integration Patterns: API gateway design, event-driven architecture, batch vs real-time tradeoffsData Architecture: Data flow modeling, schema design, data lineage, normalization strategiesSecurity Architecture: Zero Trust concepts, network segmentation, encryption strategies, RBACRMF Awareness: NIST 800-53, ATO boundary definition, control inheritance modelsDevSecOps: CI/CD pipelines, artifact promotion, environment separationPerformance & Scalability: Stateless services, horizontal scaling, high availability patternsStakeholder Communication: Ability to translate architecture to VA stakeholders and cliniciansTravel RequirementsThis is a remote position; however, occasional travel may be required based on project needs, client meetings, team collaboration events, or training sessions. Travel is expected to be less than 10% and will be communicated in advance whenever possible. EEO StatementAretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence, integrity, and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the job, without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aretum complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. We are proud to support our nation’s veterans and military families, providing career opportunities that honor their service and experience. If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact hr@aretum.com for assistance. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled U.S. Work AuthorizationDue to federal contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this position. This position supports a federal government contract and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability Determination, depending on the agency’s background investigation requirements. BenefitsHealth Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Short Term & Long-Term Disability Training & Development Originally posted on Himalayas