IT ARCHITECT CLOUD MIT

Montefiore ranks among the top hospitals nationally and regionally by U.S. News & World Report. For more than one hundred years we have been innovating new treatments, procedures, and approaches to patient care, producing stellar outcomes, and raising the bar for academic medical centers in the region and around the world. Our work to improve health outcomes in underserved communities is unparalleled in the United States. Our workforce is among the most diverse in the US: Montefiore associates speak 60+ languages.

We seek a Cloud Architect. This is a new position responsible for architecting and implementing cloud-based solutions that meet Montefiore's needs and requirements, including designing and configuring cloud infrastructure, such as compute, network, storage, and security components. The Cloud Services IT Architect also plays a crucial role in ensuring the security and compliance of cloud environments.

Responsibilities include:

• Architect and implement cloud-based solutions that meet Montefiore's needs and requirements based on Montefiore’s standards and best-practices.
• Design and configure cost-effective cloud infrastructure, such as compute, network, storage, and security components.
• Implement security best practices, ensuring data privacy and managing access controls.
• Work closely with cybersecurity teams to identify and mitigate potential risks and vulnerabilities.
• Optimize performance and cost-efficiency by analyzing and optimizing cloud resource utilization, monitoring performance metrics, and recommending improvements to enhance scalability and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to design and implement cloud-native applications.
• Provide technical guidance and support to clients and third-party stakeholders.
• Ability to report and escalate financial reports on Montefiore’s cloud consumption and usage to control costs.
• Develop and maintain documentation and standards related to cloud infrastructure and solutions.
• Implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Manage cloud service providers and vendors to ensure service level agreements are met.
• Provide cost and budget estimates for cloud-based solutions and services.
• Participate in project planning and execution to ensure cloud-based solutions are delivered on time and within budget.
• Provide training and support to internal staff on cloud-based solutions and services.
• Help develop and participate in Montefiore’s DevSecOps frameworks and support models.

Requirements include:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud architecture and design, with a solid background in architecting and implementing cloud-based solutions, as well as a strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, platforms, and services.
• Previous experience working in complex enterprise environments.
• Expertise in data privacy, risk management, vulnerability assessments, and incident management.
• Technical leadership skills
• Experience communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and provide guidance and recommendations on cloud-related matters.
• Must hold and/or be able to pass security clearance requirements, background investigation, reference, and credentials verification.

The position requires advanced knowledge of:

• Cloud security best practices, compliance requirements, and data privacy regulations
• Analysis and optimization of cloud resource utilization, monitoring performance metrics, and recommending improvements to enhance scalability and cost-effectiveness.
• Capabilities and services offered by cloud service providers (including healthcare specific cloud solutions), and knowledge of the features, limitations, and pricing models of different cloud service providers.
• Migration of on-premise systems to the cloud and integrating cloud-based solutions with existing IT infrastructure
• Compliance and risk management, including security, privacy, and regulatory requirements, and ability to assess and manage risks associated with cloud environments.
• Cloud-native application development, DevOps practices, and continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Cloud networking concepts, virtual private networks (VPNs), firewalls, and other security measures to ensure the secure and reliable communication between cloud resources.
• Cloud compliance frameworks and standards, such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, and GDPR, and ability to ensure that cloud environments meet these requirements.
• Knowledge of various healthcare related code sets such as CPT-4, ICD-9/10, LOINC, SNOMED.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Health care industry experience

MONTEFIORE REQUIRES EMPLOYEES TO BE IMMUNIZED INCLUDING FOR COVID 19 AND FLU.

Department: Montefiore Information Technology Bargaining Unit: Non Union Campus: YONKERS  Employment Status: Regular Full-Time Address: 3 Odell Plaza, Yonkers
Shift: Day Scheduled Hours: 8:30 AM-5 PM Req ID: 219112 Salary Range/Pay Rate: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00    

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To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.  

Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values of Montefiore. We are committed to recruiting and creating an environment in which associates feel empowered to thrive and be their authentic selves through our inclusive culture. We welcome your interest and invite you to join us.

Montefiore is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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