Technical Solution Architect II-5
About The Position
Banner Health was named to Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies in America 2025 list for the third consecutive year and named to Newsweek's list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America for the second year in a row. We’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care. The AI & Automation Team is at the forefront of Banner Health's digital transformation, driving innovation that directly impacts patient care and operational excellence across our healthcare system. Our team partners with clinical, operational, and business leaders to identify, design, and implement cutting-edge AI solutions that enhance patient outcomes, streamline workflows, and empower our 58,000+ team members. From deploying AI-powered technology that saves lives to building intelligent automation that reduces administrative burden, we're shaping the future of healthcare delivery at one of the nation's largest nonprofit health systems. As a Senior Enterprise Architect focused on AI, you will lead the strategic vision and technical roadmap for AI initiatives across Banner Health's enterprise. Your day-to-day will involve collaborating with technology executives and clinical leaders to identify transformative AI opportunities, designing scalable architecture frameworks that balance innovation with security and compliance, and mentoring cross-functional teams on AI best practices. You'll evaluate emerging technologies like generative AI and machine learning models, establish governance frameworks for responsible AI deployment, and translate complex technical concepts into compelling business cases. This position leads enterprise-scale solution design, ensuring technology strategies align with Banner Health’s mission to deliver safe, efficient, an innovative healthcare services. This role drives the adoption of AI-enabled care models, advanced cloud architectures, and secure, compliant integration of healthcare systems. Mentors junior staff, influences, strategic decisions, and ensures delivery of solutions that enhance patient outcomes and operational performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Must have 10 years of progressive IT experience in development, infrastructure, or systems analysis, and 4+ years of solution or enterprise architecture.
- Must obtain one or more of the following certifications within one year of hire: Microsoft Certified Azure Solution Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solution Architect Professional, Google Professional Cloud Architect, TOGAF Certified Architect, or ITIL Intermediate.
- Must have proven experience in cloud-based healthcare solutions, including AI/ML deployments.
- Strong understanding of healthcare compliance, interoperability, and security.
Nice To Haves
- 8+ years of enterprise architecture experience
- 3-5 years of hands-on AI/ML implementation
- Strong healthcare industry knowledge (HIPAA compliance preferred)
- Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels while driving measurable business value through AI innovation.
- 5+ years of experience in healthcare or a regulated industry
- 5+ years of experience designing solutions utilizing AI components
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Proven mentorship of junior architects or engineers
- The following certifications: Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert, AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialty, Salesforce Certified Technical Architect
- Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design of complex, multi-domain healthcare solutions using Azure, AWS, and hybrid architectures.
- Architect AI/ML-enabled applications for predictive analytics, clinical decision support, and operational efficiency.
- Define and enforce architecture governance, ensuring adherence to HIPPAA, HITECH, PCI, NIS 800-53, and internal security standards.
- Develop cloud adoption roadmaps, including Azure Landing Zones or AWS Landing Zones, hybrid connectivity, and more.
- Evaluate and select vendor solutions, balancing innovation, cost, compliance, and operational readiness.
- In collaboration with Enterprise Architects, create and maintain architectural artifacts, archetypes, reference architectures, and capability roadmaps for enterprise consumption and integration to the Enterprise Architecture roadmap.
- Provide thought leadership in AI ethics, data governance, and healthcare-specific deployment strategies.
- Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, executives, clinicians, and IT Leaders to align technology with business goals.
- Relentless focus on delivering outcomes and value to our business in partnership with Senior Leadership, stakeholders, and vendor partners to develop architectures, strategies, and guidance in support of strategic initiatives.
Benefits
- Health and financial security options
- Comprehensive benefit package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
