Principal Architect - Cloud at American Cybersystems, Inc. in Birmingham, Alabama

Job Description:

An Innova Solutions Client is immediately hiring for a Principal Cloud Architect


Position type: Full-time/Direct Hire
Location: REMOTE

There is NO VISA SPONSORSHIP available for this position.
JOB DESCRIPTION

Principal Cloud Architect

Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
As the Principal Cloud Architect, you will be responsible for defining and implementing the enterprise-wide cloud and platform strategy. You will lead the development of architectural frameworks, patterns, and standards while ensuring alignment with business objectives and healthcare regulatory requirements. This role combines strategic leadership with deep technical expertise in cloud technologies and platform engineering.

• Develop and maintain the enterprise cloud and platform architecture framework, ensuring alignment with business strategy and regulatory requirements


• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide cloud platforms that support healthcare systems, applications, and data


• Create and evolve reference architectures, patterns, and standards for cloud-native, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments


• Drive cloud adoption strategies and guide teams through cloud transformation initiatives


• Design scalable, reliable, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure solutions


• Lead platform engineering initiatives to improve developer productivity and system reliability


• Establish cloud governance frameworks and best practices


• Guide development teams in implementing cloud-native design principles


• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend adoption strategies


• Develop cloud architecture roadmaps aligned with business objectives


• Lead disaster recovery and business continuity planning at the architecture level


• Mentor cloud architects and provide technical leadership across the organization


• Design-in cloud resilience and ensure disaster recovery procedures are documented


• Evaluate the most advantageous cloud provider for a given use case


• Help plan and execute cloud application migration activities


• Ensure effective FinOps practices are in place and well monitored

Leadership Responsibilities

• Oversee the cloud solution architecture team, consisting of. Senior Cloud Solution Architect, a Senior Cloud Security Architect, and a s Sr. Cloud DevOps Architect


• Drive cloud and platform architecture vision and strategy


• Lead cloud architecture governance


• Build and mentor cloud architecture teams


• Collaborate with leadership on cloud initiatives


• Represent cloud architecture in enterprise architecture forums


• Establish and lead the Cloud Architecture Community of Practice and Cloud Center of Excellence

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field


• 12+ years of IT experience with at least 8 years focused on cloud architecture


• Extensive experience in healthcare cloud architecture and compliance


• Deep expertise in major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)


• Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures and design patterns


• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)


• Proven track record of designing and implementing enterprise-wide cloud solutions


• Experience with microservices architecture and implementation


• Strong background in platform engineering and DevOps practices


• Understanding of healthcare data architecture and integration patterns


• Must have one or more of the following certifications:


• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional


• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert


• Plus one of the following certifications:


• TOGAF 9.2 Certified


• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)


• Hashicorp certified Terraform Associate (highly desired)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field


• Certified ArchiMate 3 Practitioner


• Experience with cloud-native security architectures


• Background in AI/ML platform architecture


• Expertise in Python scripting language


• Experience with healthcare interoperability platforms (FHIR, HL7)


• Knowledge of emerging cloud technologies and trends


• Publications or speaking engagements in cloud architecture


• Experience with large-scale cloud transformation projects

Required Skills

• Expert-level understanding of cloud architecture principles and best practices


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities


• Excellence in cloud cost optimization and FinOps


• Outstanding communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts


• Strong leadership and influence skills


• Strategic thinking and business acumen


• Experience in platform engineering and DevOps practices


• Ability to lead and mentor architecture teams

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range: $150k to $170k/yr. plus bonus
Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits provided by client as this is a Direct Hire position

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

• Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024


• Named One of the Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)


• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)


• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)


• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)


• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)


• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

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