Children's National Hospital
Senior Cloud Data Architect
Children's National Hospital, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900
In the role of Senior Cloud Data Architect, you will lead the strategic design, development, and implementation of sophisticated cloud solutions, with a strong emphasis on aligning these solutions with broader business objectives and enterprise data architecture. Your responsibilities will include directing the design and execution of complex cloud migrations, ensuring the highest standards of reliability, security, and performance. You will conduct in-depth research to innovate and enhance cloud data strategies, addressing intricate architectural challenges and guiding best practices. Additionally, you will mentor junior cloud architects, oversee major cloud infrastructure projects, and work closely with senior leadership to ensure that cloud initiatives support organizational goals and drive digital transformation.
Qualifications:Minimum EducationBachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science). (Required)Minimum Work Experience
Requires deep functional knowledge with 6+ years of related experience, or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position. (Required)Required Skills/Knowledge
Knowledge of cloud computing security; DevOps; CI/CD data pipeline tools like Jenkins; Microsoft Azure; Virtual Private Network (VPN)Knowledge of software design patterns and familiarity with enterprise application architectural styles (Microserver, Broker, Serverless, etc.)Knowledge of hosting services in a cloud environment with high levels of security along with database technologies with distributed cache management.Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Ability to work independently.Demonstrated analytical skills.Demonstrated project management skills.Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills.Possesses technical aptitude.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, communicate complex findings in a clear and understandable mannerExcellent facilitation ability to host sessions and elicit ideas from others, understanding their issues and encourage group participationAttention to detail.Communicate complex findings in a clear and understandable mannerCollaborate effectively with cross-functional teamsAdapt to changing priorities and thrive in a dynamic environmentFunctional Accountabilities
Leads the deployment of the overall cloud data architecture. Areas of focus include organizational structure, identity and access management, networking, security and ingestion.Develops standards, frameworks, patterns, and processes to benefit existing stakeholders.Engages with key stakeholders, industry experts, and technical peers to understand technology and business requirements, industry trends and the boarder data architecture landscape.Develops and maintains the technical data architecture direction and roadmap for cloud data capabilities.Maintains a strong understanding of the current cloud data platform and proactively leads the analysis of the technology environment to detect deficiencies, gaps, and opportunities. Works with leadership to prioritize, initiate and implement technology efforts aimed at addressing these opportunities.Translates business and technical requirements into a data architectural blueprint to achieve business objectivesProvides and conveys guidance as it relates to cloud automation and (Continuous Integration/Continuous Improvement) CI/CD capabilitiesEnsures compliance of solutions to architectural standardsCollaborates with security architecture and information security to ensure integrity of solutions and meet enterprise standards and policies.Performs other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.Organizational Accountabilities
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others' ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing thingsSafety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Qualifications:Minimum EducationBachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science). (Required)Minimum Work Experience
Requires deep functional knowledge with 6+ years of related experience, or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position. (Required)Required Skills/Knowledge
Knowledge of cloud computing security; DevOps; CI/CD data pipeline tools like Jenkins; Microsoft Azure; Virtual Private Network (VPN)Knowledge of software design patterns and familiarity with enterprise application architectural styles (Microserver, Broker, Serverless, etc.)Knowledge of hosting services in a cloud environment with high levels of security along with database technologies with distributed cache management.Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Ability to work independently.Demonstrated analytical skills.Demonstrated project management skills.Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills.Possesses technical aptitude.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, communicate complex findings in a clear and understandable mannerExcellent facilitation ability to host sessions and elicit ideas from others, understanding their issues and encourage group participationAttention to detail.Communicate complex findings in a clear and understandable mannerCollaborate effectively with cross-functional teamsAdapt to changing priorities and thrive in a dynamic environmentFunctional Accountabilities
Leads the deployment of the overall cloud data architecture. Areas of focus include organizational structure, identity and access management, networking, security and ingestion.Develops standards, frameworks, patterns, and processes to benefit existing stakeholders.Engages with key stakeholders, industry experts, and technical peers to understand technology and business requirements, industry trends and the boarder data architecture landscape.Develops and maintains the technical data architecture direction and roadmap for cloud data capabilities.Maintains a strong understanding of the current cloud data platform and proactively leads the analysis of the technology environment to detect deficiencies, gaps, and opportunities. Works with leadership to prioritize, initiate and implement technology efforts aimed at addressing these opportunities.Translates business and technical requirements into a data architectural blueprint to achieve business objectivesProvides and conveys guidance as it relates to cloud automation and (Continuous Integration/Continuous Improvement) CI/CD capabilitiesEnsures compliance of solutions to architectural standardsCollaborates with security architecture and information security to ensure integrity of solutions and meet enterprise standards and policies.Performs other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.Organizational Accountabilities
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others' ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing thingsSafety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance