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Children's National Health System

Senior Cloud Data Architect

Children's National Health System, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900


Description 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 ExperienceRequires 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/KnowledgeKnowledge 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 environment

Functional AccountabilitiesLeads 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 objectives

Provides and conveys guidance as it relates to cloud automation and (Continuous Integration/Continuous Improvement) CI/CD capabilities

Ensures compliance of solutions to architectural standards

Collaborates 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 AccountabilitiesAnticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/CommunicationDemonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

Partner with all team members to achieve goals

Receptive to others' ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solvingContribute to a positive work environment

Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial ResponsibilityUse resources efficiently

Search for less costly ways of doing things

SafetySpeak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performancePrimary Location: Maryland-Silver Spring Work Locations: Inventa Towers 1 Inventa Place Silver Spring 20910 Job: Information Technology Organization: Operations Position Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time Shift: Day Work Schedule: 8-5 Job Posting: Nov 12, 2024, 2:37:06 PM Full-Time Salary Range: 118393.6 - 197308.8