Company
Healthcare
DirectorITArchitecture
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“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.
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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