Solution Architect I

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Solution Architect , you will provide vital technology leadership for developing, integrating, and supporting our organization's Technology Services, specifically for a designated neurological institute. Every day, you will be responsible for specific application, database, network, infrastructure, and/or engineering portfolios/platforms, and will support high-performance computing architecture. This involves driving successful solution adoption from technology planning, investment decisions, implementation, to ongoing operational support for medium complexity portfolios. You will actively identify and accelerate the elimination of non-strategic technology platforms, optimizing our landscape. To be successful in this role, you will possess a strong combination of business, technical, and leadership skills, with extensive experience in solution architecture and technology strategy. You will demonstrate exceptional problem-solving abilities, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of application, infrastructure, and network technologies. This critical position demands a blend of hands-on Linux administration expertise—including advanced scripting, automation, and troubleshooting—within a high-performance computing (HPC) environment that powers large-scale scientific and health data research. As a Solutions Architect I, you will support and optimize the core infrastructure enabling parallel computation across our Slurm-managed CPU clusters, Warewulf-provisioned compute nodes, VMware vSphere virtualized systems, and NVIDIA GPU resources. This includes maintaining and tuning PowerStore pNFS storage, PowerScale archival systems, and Mellanox/NVIDIA high-speed networking to ensure consistent throughput and reliability. You will also develop and maintain Ansible-based automation pipelines, manage software deployment through Spack, and oversee Open On-Demand for interactive HPC workloads—directly empowering researchers to accelerate discovery in health sciences through data-driven computation. The Solution Architect's role is to provide technology leadership for developing, integrating, and supporting Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) and Common Spirit Health's (CSH) Technology Services. This role will be responsible for specific application, database, network, infrastructure and/or engineering portfolios/platforms, and to support high-performance computing architecture, in partnership with BNI and CSH's business capability owners, external vendors and managed services partners. The Solution Architect I will: 1) Drive successful solution adoption from technology planning, investment decisions, implementation to ongoing operational support for one or several medium complexity portfolios 2) Identify and accelerate the elimination of applications and infrastructure which are not Invest platforms 3) Be responsible for improving the availability, security, compliance, interoperability, performance, and technology cost of assigned portfolios/platforms Qualified candidates must possess a combination of business, technical and leadership skills. They must be change advocates and innovators, quick learners, results-oriented, and creators of compelling technology roadmaps. LSAs must seek out and synthesize IT and healthcare trends into multi-year technology investment plans. Mentoring and influencing others is critical to success. Responsibilities Include: Create, implement, and support several IT portfolios which accelerate the transformation of Technology Services as a key enabler to Common Spirit Health; Barrow Neurological Institutes growth strategy and fulfillment of our mission. Ensure that portfolio performance meets or exceeds operational metrics for scalability, security, compliance, performance and quality in accordance with negotiated service level agreements. Act as the Common Spirit Health and Barrow Neurological Institutes Technology Services champion with internal and external stakeholders regarding security, compliance, feature and product roadmaps, remediation, andservice level agreements. Lead and participate in focused proof-of-concept activities for technology assessments, communicate findings, develop portfolio roadmaps, investment prioritization, and successful implementation and adoption. Be known as the subject matter expert for their portfolios and actively collaborate with other Solution Architects on IT standards, innovation and integration opportunities to enable new value chains and business efficiencies. Proactively develop an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the solution domain to implement the most current and relevant solutions. Ability to conduct research and direct technical evaluations of IT issues and products. Ability through experience to diagnose technical problems in a multi-layered enterprise solution environment encompassing both vendor and custom built solutions. Not a Remote Position. Must be Local in Phoenix, AZ LINUX Experience Required Job Requirements Required Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Technology, or Business discipline upon hire or equivalent experience Three - five (3-5) years of experience in technology solutions engineering, technical infrastructure, or technical operations Substantial expertise in one or more technical domains (i.e. Upon Hire Required applications, network, database, or infrastructure) Linux Administration expertise Must have strong multi-tasking skills Knowledge of HIPAA, HITECH, Security Privacy plus, and Generally Accepted Privacy Principles HPC administration and management expertise (e.g. SLURM, Spack, Warewulf, PNFS, Ansible, etc) Subject matter expertise in multiple technology areas (End Point, Network, Servers, Patch Management, Citrix, Storage, Windows Admin Tools, Linux, Disaster Recover, SAAS, etc) Ability to support/train high performing scientists and practitioners in use of complex technologies, including but not limited to HPC environment, tools, and solutions Preferred HPC Administration experience Bachelors degree in software engineering, hardware engineering, or relevant degree Healthcare or medical facility experience Where You'll Work Hello humankindness ( : Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness. Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service. Leaders in Specialized Care: Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments. Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques. Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7. Why SJHMC? Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth. Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being. Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care. This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness. Pay Range $43.10 - $64.11 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dignity Health