Lead Cloud Data Architect

Children’s National Hospital • Silver Spring, MD

67d

About The Position

Leads the architecture and development of public and private cloud solutions, including impacts to enterprise data architecture and delivery of cloud data strategies, that are aligned with business objectives. Implements the migration of platforms to a cloud. Ensures reliability and ensures security requirements are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science).
• 10 years of related experience or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate and make recommendations to upper management.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Possesses technical aptitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, communicate complex findings in a clear and understandable manner.
• Excellent facilitation ability to host sessions and elicit ideas from others, understanding their issues and encourage group participation.
• Attention to detail.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Cloud Data Architects in the deployment of the overall cloud data architecture.
• Develops standards, frameworks, patterns, and processes to benefit existing stakeholders.
• Communicates with key stakeholders, industry experts, and technical peers to understand technology and business requirements, industry trends and the broader data architecture landscape.
• Develops and communicates 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.
• Translates business and technical requirements into a data architectural blueprint to achieve business objectives.
• Provides guidance as it relates to cloud automation and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree