Principal Cloud Architect

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The Principal Cloud Architect will lead the design, implementation, and management of an enterprise-grade hybrid cloud infrastructure. The role is pivotal in enabling healthcare providers, supporting patients, and ensuring scalable, secure operations. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion. Education Required – Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Preferred - Master’s Degree Work Experience Required – 10 years experience in IT/IS, with a focus on cloud architecture and implementation. Certifications Required – Public Cloud Architecture Certification(s) Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Cloud Platforms: Expertise in multi-cloud environments (e.g: AWS, GCP, Azure).

Cloud Architecture & Strategy: Strong experience in designing scalable, secure, cost-optimized, and highly available cloud platform solutions (e.g: multi-account strategy, Cloud Landing Zone, Cloud FinOps, Cloud Security Posture Management).

Cloud Networking & Connectivity: Expertise in cross-cloud and hybrid cloud connectivity, private cloud networking, and cloud internal DNS architectures.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation: Proficiency in Terraform, CloudFormation, and CI/CD tools like Jenkins and Git.

Cloud Security, Compliance, and Governance: Deep understanding of cloud IAM, RBAC, The principle of least privilege, and regulatory standards like HIPAA; experience with cloud-native security tools.

Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

Job Duties Develops and implements a comprehensive cloud strategy that aligns with the organization's goals. Designs hybrid cloud solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing systems. Ensures the cloud architecture supports scalability, security, and high availability.

Leads a team of cloud engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cloud solutions. Works closely with healthcare providers to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements. Provides technical leadership and mentorship to team members.

Implements robust security measures to protect sensitive patient data and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations (i.e. HIPAA). Conducts regular security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate risks.

Stays up-to-date with the latest cloud technologies and industry trends. Continuously evaluate and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost-efficiency, and reliability. Drives innovation by exploring new cloud services and solutions that can benefit the organization.

Manages cloud-related projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget. Develops and maintain detailed project plans, status reports, and documentation.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards. This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Physical and Environmental Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid. The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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