Company

Healthcare

DirectorITArchitecture

$141–204k Port Hueneme, California, United States; United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Director IT Architecture. Skills: IT Architecture Strategy, Cloud Architecture, Network Architecture, Systems Architecture. Define IT architecture strategy. Execute IT architecture strategy”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve system interoperability; Optimize cost; Enhance security; Ensure compliance; Cost optimization; Interoperability with on-premises systems; Protect patient data; Mitigate cybersecurity threats; Optimize technology investments; Ensure alignment with infrastructure, security, and application teams; Evaluate effectiveness of IT architecture initiatives; Mitigate risks; Optimize IT spending; Meet growing demands of healthcare operations

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Strategic thinker; problem-solving skills; analytical skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Healthcare Informatics, or a related field, 10+ years of progressive experience in IT architecture, at least 5 years in a leadership role managing network, cloud, and systems architecture teams, Network Architecture: experience with SD-WAN, VPNs, firewalls, network security protocols, and healthcare data exchange networks, Cloud Architecture: experience with AWS, Well-Architected Framework, and hybrid cloud solutioning, Demonstrated history of assessing, testing, implementing modern platform visibility solutions (DataDog, Dynatrace, New Relic, Prometheus / Grafana)

Nice to Have

Master's degree, Recent certifications in relevant cloud platforms (AWS Certified: Solutions Architect Professional, AWS Security Specialty, etc Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, etc.), CISSP, CCNP, HITRUST, or FinOps Certification

What You'll Do.

Define IT architecture strategy

Execute IT architecture strategy

Lead architecture team

Manage architecture team

Enforce IT governance

Enforce best practices

Integrate emerging technologies

Provide strategic direction

Ensure high availability

Oversee Network Architecture

Oversee Cloud Architecture

Oversee Systems Architecture

Develop security frameworks

Establish performance metrics

Mitigate network vulnerabilities

Mitigate cloud security risks

Mitigate system failure risks

Assess system performance

Assess system scalability

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Lead and manage a team specializing in network, cloud, and systems architecture; Ensuring seamless collaboration and efficiency; Act as the primary liaison between IT architecture teams and IT leadership; Partner with IT Security team; Partner with Cloud team; Work closely with software vendors; Work closely with system integrators; Work closely with cloud service providers; Foster collaboration across cross-functional IT teams; Ensuring alignment with infrastructure, security, and application teams

Communication Scope

Excellent communication; stakeholder management abilities; excellent written skills; excellent verbal skills; excellent presentation skills

Process & Methodology

Agile, waterfall

Full Job Description

**POSITION SUMMARY****:** Reporting to the Sr. Director of IT Technology, we are seeking a polished, technical Director of IT Architecture who will be responsible for leading the overall IT architecture strategy for our dynamic, growing healthcare organization. This individual will be tasked with designing systems that align with business goals, regulatory requirements, and emerging industry technologies. This role manages a talented team of IT Network, Cloud, and Systems Architects, overseeing the design, implementation, and optimization of all enterprise technology solutions. The Director works closely with IT leadership and business stakeholders to drive innovation, improve system interoperability, optimize cost and enhance security across the healthcare organization. **Position: Director IT Architecture** **Department: Information Technology** **Schedule: Full Time** **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:** **Strategic Leadership & Technology Roadmap** * Define and execute a comprehensive IT architecture strategy aligned with business, clinical, and operational goals. * Lead and manage a team specializing in network, cloud, and systems architecture, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficiency. * Establish and enforce IT governance, standards, and best practices to ensure compliance with industry regulations (HIPAA, HITECH, HITRUST, etc.). * Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies (microservices, AI, ML) to improve healthcare delivery and operational efficiency. * Provide strategic direction for IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance optimization. * Strong financial acumen, ensuring positive ROI for Architecture-led initiatives. **Architectural Leadership & Implementation** * Responsible for all aspects of the Network Architecture, ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performance network infrastructure to support healthcare applications and data exchange. * Responsible for all aspects of the Cloud Architecture initiativ

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