PRINCIPAL ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT - AI

PRINCIPAL ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT - AI page is loaded## PRINCIPAL ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT - AIremote type: Remotelocations: Sentara Independencetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: JR-82554City/StateVirginia Beach, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:We are seeking a seasoned Enterprise Architect specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) to drive the design, integration, and evolution of AI-powered solutions across our healthcare back-office and enterprise systems. You will define the end-to-end AI architecture, establish robust integration frameworks for multiple chatbots and AI services, and lay the foundations for scalable, future-ready capabilities that advance clinical operations, revenue cycle, and patient engagement.Enterprise Architecture work involves developing high level frameworks that align an organization's IT applications, infrastructure with business processes/data to improve the efficiency and productivity of business operations including:•Mapping the relationships between information systems components (i.e., end users, business processes, applications, data, IT platform hardware/software, and networks)•Identifying key interactions and dependencies across separate systems and platforms•Evaluating the total cost of ownership and return on investment of various architecture alternatives.The Principal Enterprise Architect will primarily support AI initiatives across Sentara IT and other initiatives in Enterprise Analytics area.# EducationBachelor's Degree + 8 years of relevant experience OR 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree### Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field preferred# Certification/LicensurePreferred AWS/Azure/Google Professional Architect, Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA).# Experience RequirementsRequired Qualification : · 8+ years in enterprise architecture or solution architecture roles, with a minimum of 4 years focused on AI/ML initiatives in healthcare or similarly regulated industries. · Prior experience leading enterprise-wide AI transformation in a large health system or national healthcare provider. · Proficient with AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), MLOps toolchains (Kubeflow, MLflow), and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker). · Deep understanding of API-first design, microservices architecture, messaging patterns (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and event streaming.* · Demonstrated track record integrating conversational AI/chatbot technologies across multiple back-office and front-office systems.* · Experience in technologies such as Cloud (Azure), Datawarehouse, Data mart, Data Lake, Data Fabric, Machine learning, mobile, and digital experience technologies.* · Experience with tools such as SQL Server, MongoDB, CosmosDB, Data Synapse, Data Bricks, Snowflake, Event Grid, Event Hub, Tableau, Power BI etc.* · Experience with Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, DODAF, Zachman, FEAF etc. and specifically tailoring them to data-driven and AI-driven architecture domains.* · Skilled in agile and DevSecOps methodologies for rapid, secure delivery of AI solutions.* · Familiarity with healthcare interoperability standards (FHIR, HL7) and data privacy regulations (HIPAA, GDPR).* · Experience modeling architecture viewpoints in EA tools.### Preferred Qualifications (optional)* Experience supporting enterprise-level AI/ML initiatives* Knowledge of industry standards and frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman)* Background in healthcare or large-scale enterprise environmentsWe provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is:$106,080.00-$176,820.80. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities..We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is:$106,080.00-$176,820.80. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development• Pet Insurance• Legal Resources Plan• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is metSentara Independence provides quality outpatient services to the surrounding community. The facility includes an ambulance-accessible emergency room that is supported by board-certified physicians. Sentara Independence houses state-of-the-art medical equipment and highly-skilled physicians and staff. Sentara Independence is now an extension of the quality services at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital including advanced imaging and physical therapy.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. J-18808-Ljbffr