Enterprise Architect

Overview Join the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) team as an Enterprise Solution Architect. You will lead the design, implementation, and oversight of secure, scalable, and compliant MMIS solutions. This strategic role bridges business, technology, and quality, ensuring our medical systems meet the highest standards for performance, security, and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities Strategic architecture & leadership: Lead the design and modernization of MMIS solutions, aligning with Medicaid regulations, CMS MITA guidelines, and enterprise architecture best practices. Cloud migration strategy: Develop and execute cloud migration plans leveraging AWS for scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency. Transformation initiatives: Drive transformation roadmaps and deliver integrated strategies for modularity, interoperability, and sustainability. Collaboration: Work with state agencies, vendors, and internal teams to align technology with Medicaid goals. AWS cloud infrastructure: Architect and deploy AWS cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools (CloudFormation, Terraform, AWS CDK). CI/CD and automation: Develop and maintain pipelines, automate deployments, and integrate AWS services to improve process efficiency. Performance monitoring: Use AWS CloudWatch, Trusted Advisor, and other tools to monitor system performance and optimize resource utilization. Security & compliance: Ensure solutions comply with HIPAA, MARS‑E, and other federal and state standards; implement AWS security best practices (IAM, VPC, encryption). Security audits: Conduct audits, resolve vulnerabilities, and maintain incident response and monitoring capabilities (CloudTrail, SIEM, MFA). Compliance documentation: Oversee documentation, operational playbooks, and reporting. Quality oversight: Establish and maintain QA procedures, standards, and performance audits for MMIS solutions. Quality data analysis: Collect and analyze quality data, drive continuous improvement, and incorporate findings into operations. Technical documentation: Prepare architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and compliance reports. Team leadership: Lead cross‑functional teams, mentor staff, and foster a culture of innovation. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Health Management, or a related field. 5+ years’ experience in enterprise, solution, or cloud architecture roles, with direct MMIS/Medicaid experience. 3+ years of hands‑on experience with AWS cloud services in an enterprise environment. Proven track record in security and compliance for healthcare IT. Strong understanding of quality management processes and standards (ISO 9000, etc.). Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills. Preferred Certifications AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional). AWS Certified DevOps Engineer. Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar. Quality Management certifications (ISO, Six Sigma, etc.). Tools & Technologies Security: IAM, VPC, KMS, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, SIEM, MFA, encryption. Quality & compliance: ISO 9000, HIPAA, MARS‑E, CMS MITA, audit and reporting tools. Collaboration & documentation: Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, architectural modeling tools (ArchiMate, TOGAF), project management platforms. Desired Skills Strategic thinking and business acumen; ability to translate complex requirements into actionable solutions. Deep knowledge of Medicaid regulations and MMIS business processes. Experience with automation, system integration, and performance optimization. Strong stakeholder engagement and cross‑functional leadership. #J-18808-Ljbffr