Lead Cloud Data Architect

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.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree A Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science). (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

10 years Requires deep functional knowledge with 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. (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge

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.

Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.

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.

Communicate complex findings in a clear and understandable manner

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a dynamic environment

Functional Accountabilities

• Leads the Cloud Data Architects in the deployment of the overall cloud data architecture. Areas of focus include organizational structure, identity and access management, networking, security and ingestion.
• 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 boarder 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. Leads teams to prioritize, initiate and implement technology efforts aimed at addressing these opportunities.
• Translates business and technical requirements into a data architectural blueprint to achieve business objectives
• Provides guidance as it relates to cloud automation and (Continuous Integration/Continuous Improvement) 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.
  
  

Organizational Accountabilities

Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)

Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
  
  

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
• Partner with all team members to achieve goals
• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
  
  

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
  
  

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently
• Search for less costly ways of doing things
  
  

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
  
  

Primary Location

Maryland-Silver Spring

Work Locations

Inventa Towers

Job

Information Technology

Organization

Operations

Position Status

R (Regular)

Shift

Day

Work Schedule

8:30-5:00P

Job Posting

Oct 16, 2025, 11:13:58 PM

Full-Time Salary Range

139371