Job Summary
Enterprise Architecture work involves developing high level frameworks that align an organization’s IT applications, infrastructure with business processes/data to improve the efficiency and productivity of business operations including:
Mapping the relationships between information systems components (i.e., end users, business processes, applications, data, IT platform hardware/software, and networks)
Identifying key interactions and dependencies across separate systems and platforms
Evaluating the total cost of ownership and return on investment of various architecture alternatives.
The Principal Enterprise Architect is accountable for embedding and actively contributing to the organization's governance processes, ensuring that architectural decisions are aligned with enterprise standards, policies, and strategic objectives. Through the use of reference architectures, sound architectural principles, and clear communication, they effectively influence stakeholders - translating complex technical concepts into accessible insights for non-technical audiences while driving alignment across business and technology domains.
Essential Job Functions
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from being expected of this position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required.
Architect:
§ Analyze the current IT environment to detect critical de?ciencies and recommend solutions for improvement.
§ Define reference models, standards, patterns, best practices, and position papers.
§ Define target state architecture, blueprints, roadmaps for business/technology application portfolios / platforms to enable business strategy and deliver targeted business outcomes.
§ Evaluation and selection of hardware and software product standards and the design of standard con?gurations.
§ Consult with application development projects to ?t systems to architecture and identify when it is necessary to modify the technical architecture to accommodate project needs.
§ Consult with infrastructure development projects to ?t the infrastructure to the architecture and identify when it is necessary to modify the technical architecture to accommodate infrastructure needs.
Lead:
§ Lead the evolution of the EA function, including coordinating with other architects (e.g., application, domain, solution, security) in pursuit of balanced enterprise architecture viewpoints.
§ Assess (via appropriate measurements) and communicate the achievement and impact of the EA.
§ Lead and mentor solution architects, engineers, and individuals.
Govern:
§ Contribute to the creation of governing principles to guide enterprise information, technology, and solution decision-making.
§ Guide other Architects and IT teams on the ARB governance structure, processes, and lead compliance activities (exception and exemption handling) associated with ensuring compliance with the EA.
Communicate:
§ Promote EA — its processes, outcomes, and lasting results — to other architecture, engineering, project management and operations teams.
§ Contribute to the development and execution of a communication (including education) plan for the EA.
§ Communicate cross-functionally on the vision and provide presentations of the proposed solution.
Program Execution:
§ Lead projects / initiatives to design, and implement cloud-based solutions, including reference architectures, estimates, and costs.
§ Act as a subject matter expert on Cloud best practices within and outside the organization.
§ Perform analysis of best practices and emerging concepts in Cloud-based technologies, both internally and externally hosted.
§ Act as a technical liaison between customer support services, product and service engineering teams.
§ Review and audit existing solutions, design, and system architecture.
§ Perform profiling and troubleshooting of existing solutions.
§ Create technical documentation.
Knowledge & Skills
Education & Experience
§ Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
§ 8+ years of relevant experience with a degree
§ 10+ years of relevant experience without a degree
§ Certification/Licensure
§ Five or more years of experience in Enterprise Architecture.
§ Five or more years of experience in Software development.
§ Hands-on Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP) is required.
§ Proven experience in designing and architecting solutions and processes, preferably in a large-scale healthcare organization (Payor or Hospital).
§ Ten or more years of experience in at least three disciplines, such as business, information, solution or technical architecture, application development, security, middleware, information analysis, database management or operations in a multitier environment.
§ Deep knowledge of value stream maps, persona development, design thinking, customer journey, etc.
§ Experience in technologies such as mobile, AI, data center, infrastructure, cloud, data streaming, Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, edge computing and digital experiences technologies.
§ Experience in applications (e.g., QNXT, Jiva, Epic, Workday, Strata, ServiceNow, etc.) pertaining to areas such as Enrollment, Claims management, Provider engagement, Patient care, Clinical Support, Pharmacy, Revenue cycle or Supply chain management is preferred.
§ Experience with tools such as Confluence, Jira, draw.io, SharePoint, Mural etc.,
§ Experience with Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, DODAF, Zachman, FEAF etc.
§ Experience modeling architecture viewpoints in EA tools
Special Skills & Knowledge
§ Proven record of successfully supporting clients in improving information security program maturity, or directly leading an organization’s information security program with this same objective and result
§ Exceptional and up to date understanding of data governance, compliance, and industry standards/frameworks/best practices in the context of the healthcare industry
§ Demonstrable experience in cultivating and growing healthy client relationships
§ Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
§ Excels in communicating directly with clients in both informal discussions and formal presentations/events
§ Exceptional understanding of network infrastructure and security concepts
§ Exceptional understanding of business continuity and disaster recovery planning and supporting systems/technologies
§ Experience with implementing and/or managing a variety of network technologies including
Licenses, Certifications, etc.
§ Preferred AWS/Azure/Google Professional Architect certification
Requirements
Supervisory Responsibility
§ N/A
Working Conditions & Travel Requirements
§ Hybrid in Austin, TX or Nashville, TN.
§ Travel as needed
Fortified Health Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Fortified Health Security will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to perform this position, you need to inform Fortified Health Security People and Culture Team of such request. Signatures below indicate the receipt and review of this job description by the associate assigned to the position and the People and Culture Team.
