Architect - IT Platforms

Job Title

Architect - IT Platforms

Job Description

Job title:

Architect - IT Platforms

Key Responsibilities :

1. Platform Design and Architecture

- Develop scalable, secure, and interoperable IT platforms to support medical imaging, patient portals, and other healthcare applications.

- Design cloud-based, hybrid, or on-premises infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance, and data integrity.

- Integrate systems with standards like HL7, FHIR, or DICOM to enable seamless data exchange across healthcare systems.

2. Security and Compliance:

- Ensure platforms comply with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA (U.S.), GDPR (Europe), or other regional data protection laws.

- Implement robust cybersecurity measures, including encryption, access controls, and audit trails, to protect sensitive patient data.

- Conduct risk assessments and ensure disaster recovery and business continuity plans are in place.

3. Technology Evaluation and Implementation

- Assess emerging technologies (e.g., cloud computing, AI, IoT) for applicability in healthcare settings.

- Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to select and deploy hardware, software, and networking solutions.

- Oversee the migration of legacy systems to modern platforms while minimizing disruptions.

4. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management.

- Work with clinical staff, administrators, and IT teams to align platform capabilities with healthcare delivery goals.

- Translate business and clinical requirements into technical specifications.

- Provide guidance to development and operations teams to ensure platform reliability and performance.

5. Performance Optimization and Scalability

- Monitor platform performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks to ensure low latency and high uptime.

- Plan for scalability to accommodate growing data volumes, such as from wearables or genomic data.

- Implement analytics and monitoring tools to track system health and usage patterns.

6. Innovation and Strategy

- Contribute to the organization’s digital transformation strategy by leveraging technologies like AI, machine learning, or blockchain for healthcare use cases (e.g., predictive analytics for patient outcomes).

- Stay updated on industry trends and advise leadership on long-term technology roadmaps.

Key Skills and Qualifications

Technical Expertise

- Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS and Azure) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

- Proficiency in On-Premises Platforms from various software (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, Nutanix, Veeam, Rubrik, Qumulo…) and hardware vendors (HPE, DellEMC, Mellanox, Cisco, Pure,…)

- Knowledge of database systems (SQL/NoSQL), APIs, web servers, and Operating Systems on Windows and Linux.

- Familiarity with healthcare-specific standards (HL7, FHIR, DICOM) and interoperability frameworks.

- Experience with cybersecurity frameworks and tools (e.g., IAM, SIEM, firewalls).

- **Regulatory Knowledge**:

- Deep understanding of healthcare regulations (HIPAA, GDPR) and compliance frameworks.

- Experience with risk management and data governance in healthcare.

- **Soft Skills**:

- Strong communication skills to bridge technical and clinical teams.

- Problem-solving and analytical skills to address complex system challenges.

- Leadership and project management abilities to oversee cross-functional initiatives.

- **Education and Experience**:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

- 5–10 years of experience in IT architecture, 2–3 years in healthcare or a regulated industry would be a plus.

- Certifications like TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or CISSP are a plus.

Work Environment

- **Setting**: Hospitals, health systems, insurance companies, or healthcare technology vendors.

- **Collaboration**: Works closely with clinical informatics teams, software developers, network engineers, and compliance officers.

Industries:Architecture & Planning, Hospital & Health Care, Information Technology & Services