Director Information Technology Architecture

We're Hiring: Director of IT Architecture (Remote, with onsite meetings as needed)We are seeking a Director of IT Architecture | Enterprise Architecture | Cloud & Systems Leader to lead and shape the IT architecture strategy for a growing healthcare organization. This is a unique opportunity to design and implement technology solutions that support business goals, regulatory compliance, and modern healthcare delivery.Key Responsibilities:Define and execute a comprehensive IT architecture strategy aligned with clinical, operational, and business objectives.Lead and manage a team of network, cloud, and systems architects, fostering collaboration and high performance.Oversee network, cloud, and systems architecture initiatives, ensuring security, scalability, and interoperability.Evaluate, test, and implement modern platform visibility solutions (DataDog, Dynatrace, New Relic, Prometheus / Grafana).Collaborate with IT leadership, business stakeholders, vendors, and cloud providers to optimize technology investments.Establish IT governance, standards, and best practices to ensure compliance with industry regulations (HIPAA, HITECH, HITRUST).Monitor performance, risks, and cost optimization across all IT architecture initiatives.Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Healthcare Informatics, or related field.10+ years of progressive experience in IT architecture, including at least 5 years in a leadership role managing network, cloud, and systems architecture teams, preferably in healthcare.Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and hybrid environments.Demonstrated history of assessing, testing, and implementing modern platform visibility solutions (DataDog, Dynatrace, New Relic, Prometheus / Grafana).Strong expertise in network architecture (SD-WAN, VPNs, firewalls, healthcare data exchange networks).Deep knowledge of systems architecture, including server infrastructure, virtualization, storage, disaster recovery, and healthcare IT standards (HL7, FHIR, DICOM).Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.Preferred Qualifications:Master’s degree in a related field.Relevant cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect Professional, AWS Security Specialty, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect).Security and architecture certifications such as CISSP, CCNP, HITRUST, or FinOps.This is a remote role with the flexibility to work from home, while requiring occasional onsite meetings for leadership collaboration and strategic planning.If you are a visionary IT leader with a strong healthcare background, experience leading cloud, network, and systems architecture teams, and a passion for building scalable, secure IT platforms, we want to hear from you!