Healthcare Provider Solution Architect Infrastructure | Chicago, IL, USA

Chicago 2 days agoFull-time External
Negotiable
Healthcare Provider Solution Architect Infrastructure Description: We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect with Infrastructure & Cloud experience and deep expertise in the Healthcare Providers industry to design, implement, and optimize scalable, secure, and compliant cloud and on-premises infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, the ability to engage with client leadership, and a proven track record of modernizing IT infrastructure, driving cloud adoption, and ensuring high availability, security, and performance. This role requires expertise in hybrid cloud environments, AI/IoMT infrastructure, healthcare data security, and regulatory compliance to support mission-critical healthcare applications. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure & Cloud Architecture • Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure cloud and on-premise infrastructure solutions for healthcare providers. • Develop and execute cloud migration strategies for EHRs, clinical applications, and enterprise systems. • Architect and manage hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) tailored for healthcare workloads. • Ensure high availability, disaster recovery (DR), and business continuity planning (BCP) for critical healthcare systems. • Enable edge computing, IoMT infrastructure, and real-time data processing for connected healthcare environments. Client Engagement & Leadership • Serve as a trusted advisor to client leadership (CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and IT Directors) on cloud and infrastructure strategy. • Lead technical workshops, strategy sessions, and stakeholder discussions to align IT infrastructure with business objectives. • Provide thought leadership on cloud adoption, AI infrastructure, and next-gen healthcare IT architecture. • Guide clients on change management, cost optimization, and value realization from cloud investments. Security, Compliance & Governance • Ensure HIPAA, HITECH, HITRUST, GDPR, and NIST compliance for cloud and on-prem infrastructure. • Implement zero-trust security models, identity & access management (IAM), encryption, and data protection strategies. • Define and enforce governance frameworks for cloud resource provisioning, monitoring, and cost management. • Oversee network security, vulnerability management, and threat detection in healthcare IT environments. Interoperability & Integration • Architect secure, high-performance integrations between cloud platforms, EHR/EMR systems (Cerner, Meditech, etc.), and third-party applications. • Enable FHIR, HL7, and API-based interoperability for seamless healthcare data exchange. • Optimize network infrastructure (SD-WAN, VPNs, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute) for healthcare data transmission. • AI & High-Performance Computing (HPC) Infrastructure • Design AI-ready infrastructure to support medical imaging AI, NLP-driven clinical documentation, and predictive analytics. • Implement GPU-accelerated computing for deep learning applications in radiology, pathology, and genomics. • Optimize cloud and edge infrastructure for real-time AI inferencing and IoMT device data processing. Performance Optimization & Reliability Engineering • Drive performance optimization strategies for cloud-based healthcare applications and workloads. • Implement observability, monitoring, and incident response frameworks using AIOps and automation. • Lead capacity planning, cost optimization, and workload automation to improve operational efficiency. Required Qualifications 10+ years of Total experience with minimum of 5+ recent years in Healthcare Provider industry. Technical Skills • Enterprise Infrastructure Architecture: Expertise in designing highly available, scalable, and compliant IT infrastructure. • Cloud Platforms: Extensive experience with AWS, Azure, and GCP in healthcare environments. • Networking & Security: Deep knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, zero-trust security, IAM, and endpoint security. • Healthcare IT Standards & Compliance: Strong understanding of HIPAA, HITECH, HITRUST, GDPR, NIST, and healthcare cybersecurity frameworks. • EHR/EMR Integration: Experience with Epic, Cerner, Meditech, and third-party healthcare IT systems. • Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Expertise in Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, ARM templates, Kubernetes, and Docker. • Observability & DevOps: Experience with monitoring, logging, and AIOps tools (Datadog, Prometheus, Splunk, New Relic). • AI & IoMT Infrastructure: Understanding of GPU-accelerated AI workloads, edge computing, and real-time IoMT data processing. • Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity: Proficiency in multi-region, active-active architectures and backup/recovery strategies. Leadership & Soft Skills • Client Leadership Engagement: Ability to communicate infrastructure and cloud strategies to C-level executives and IT leaders. • Strategic Thinking: Experience in defining cloud adoption roadmaps, IT modernization strategies, and cost-optimization frameworks. • Cross-functional Collaboration: Ability to work with clinical, security, AI, and IT operations teams. • Decision Making & Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify risks, trade-offs, and optimal solutions. • Mentorship & Team Leadership: Guide and mentor IT architects, cloud engineers, and DevOps teams. • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and people skills. Preferred Qualifications • Certifications: AWS/Azure/GCP Cloud Architect, TOGAF, CISSP, CCSP, HITRUST, or related cloud security certifications. • Knowledge in AI & Generative AI: Infrastructure support for clinical AI, medical imaging AI, and generative AI workloads. • Understanding of Healthcare Business Models: Familiarity with hospitals, clinics, telemedicine, and value-based care infrastructure needs. Salary range: $113,000 - $156,000 a year