Director IT Architecture

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 innetwork, 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 theNetwork Architecture, ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performance network infrastructure to support healthcare applications and data exchange.

• Responsible for all aspects of theCloud Architectureinitiatives, including hybrid and multi-cloud strategies, ensuring compliance, cost optimization, and interoperability with on-premises systems.

• GuideSystems Architecturedevelopment, ensuring robust design, security, and integration of core business and healthcare applications, includingEHR/EMR(Epic).

Collaboration & StakeholderEngagement

• Act as the primary liaison between IT architecture teams and IT leadership, translating business needs into technology strategies.

• Partner withIT Security teamto develop and enforce security frameworks that protect patient data and mitigate cybersecurity threats.

• Partner withCloud teamto establish common tooling and automation (e.g.,CloudFormation, AWS CDK, AWS Landing Zone Accelerator,Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins).

• Work closely with software vendors, system integrators, and cloud service providers to optimize technology investments.

• Foster collaboration across cross-functional IT teams, ensuring alignment withinfrastructure, security, and application teams.

Performance Management & Risk Mitigation

• Establish KPIs and performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of IT architecture initiatives.

• Identify and mitigate risks related tonetwork vulnerabilities, cloud security, and system failures.

• Optimize IT spending by implementing cost-effective solutions.

• Continuously assess system performance and scalability to meet the growing demands of healthcare operations.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Healthcare Informatics, or a related field.

• 10+ years ofprogressiveexperiencein IT architecture, including at least5 years in a leadership role managing network, cloud, and systems architecture teamspreferably within a healthcare organization.

• Network Architecture:Strong experience with SD-WAN, VPNs, firewalls, network security protocols, and healthcare data exchange networks.

• Cloud Architecture:Strong experience withAWS,Well-Architected Framework,and hybrid cloud solutioning.

• Demonstrated history of assessing, testing, implementing modern platform visibility solutions (DataDog, Dynatrace, New Relic, Prometheus / Grafana).

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PREFERRED:

• Recent certifications inrelevantcloud platforms (AWS Certified: Solutions ArchitectProfessional,AWS Security Specialty, etcMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, etc.)

• CISSP, CCNP, HITRUST, or FinOps Certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs):

• Systems Architecture:Expertise inthe M365 suite,server infrastructure, virtualization, storage solutions, disaster recovery, and healthcare IT standards (HL7, FHIR, DICOM, etc.).

• Security & Compliance:Knowledge of HIPAA& HITRUSTcompliance, and cybersecurity frameworks (NISTCSF, ISO27K).Ability to work cross-functionally with the BMCHS Information Security Team to define and design according to industry best-practice.

• Fluency in Agile, waterfall, and industry standard tooling (e.g., Jira, Project, Confluence).

• Strongleadershipandteam managementskills. You are a thought-leader and a mentor.

• Excellentcommunication and stakeholder managementabilities. You have excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

• Strategic thinker with strongproblem-solving and analytical skills. You see the big picture and how it affects patient care and our bottom line.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans