Solutions Architect - Cloud Infrastructure

Hourly Pay Range : $58.50 - $90.68 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights : Position : Solutions Architect - Cloud Infrastructure Location : 4201 Winfield Road, Warrenville Full Time Hours : Monday-Friday, 8am - 4 : 30pm Travel to other corporate sites (Arlington Heights - Skokie) will be required Hybrid Role Job Summary : The Solution Architect will collaborate with various teams in the architecture of existing and new technologies for Endeavor Health. The incumbent will participate in aligning clinical and business objectives with IT initiatives leading to more efficient and effective operations. Will participates in conversations on strategic decisions helping the organization invest in the right technologies based on deep understanding of clinical and business objectives, cost efficiency, and risk reduction. Evaluates existing IT systems for efficiencies, performance, security, risk, and cost improvements. The Solution Architect will provide technical expertise in his or her respective domains collaborating with other Solution Architects and business units to contribute to the enterprise architecture strategy. Work with the AVP, Enterprise Architecture and Enterprise Architects on the effective management and delivery of complex architectures and solutions, maintaining focus on quality, risk, and cost management, while navigating operational and organizational dynamics. This role will lead Cloud Infrastructure build out and architecture as Endeavor Health moves into a hybrid cloud environment. What you will do : Design and architect cloud infrastructure solutions tailored for healthcare applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and compliance with regulatory standards. Develop cloud architecture blueprints for compute, storage, networking, and security, prioritizing patient data protection and system uptime. Optimize cloud costs through resource monitoring, rightsizing, and leveraging cost-saving models, balancing budget constraints with patient care priorities. Proven expertise with major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates for automated deployments. Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and fault-tolerant designs to support critical healthcare systems (e.g., telemedicine, patient records). Evaluate and implement emerging cloud technologies to enhance healthcare delivery, such as AI-driven diagnostics or real-time analytics. Document architecture designs, configurations, and compliance procedures for stakeholders, including clinical and administrative teams. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to IT staff, fostering alignment with healthcare-specific objectives. Stay current on cloud trends, healthcare regulations, and certifications to maintain a secure and innovative infrastructure. Experience with hybrid / multi-cloud architectures and cloud migration strategies for legacy healthcare systems. Contributes to complex enterprise architecture strategies that enable value, quality, growth, and risk management across the enterprise. Contributes to aligning IT initiatives with the organization's business objectives. Reduces costs and improves resource allocation by optimizing the IT infrastructure and eliminating redundancies. Identifies and integrates new technologies to drive business growth and enables the organization to respond quickly to market changes. Serves as communication and collaboration bridge between various departments and external partners leading to better project outcomes and a more cohesive work environment. Provides insight in a function or specialty through analysis and knowledge of best practices to solve complex problems, driving thought leadership and innovation. Develops proposals, responds to business requirements, and provides subject matter expertise. Develops a roadmap for the future state of technology which aligns the architecture and processes with business strategies and objectives. Explains technology trends and vendor roadmaps in terms appropriate for operational partners. Identifies new technologies which can make an impact on the business and create competitive advantages. Stays current with IT platform technologies, architectures, best practices, and methodologies. Participates in On-Call rotation. Performs other duties as assigned. What you will need : Education : Bachelor degree or equivalent experience (Bachelor preferred) Certifications : 2 or more mid-expert level platform certifications including but not limited to VCP, VCAP, CCNP, CCIE, MZ-AZ, NCTSP or equivalent experience ITIL, TOGAF, PMP or equivalent experience Experience : Five (5) or more years of IT engineering experience (required) Two (2) or more years of enterprise solution architectural experience (required) Seven years IT engineering experience. Expert engineering knowledge across three or more IT Platforms such as MS AD, Cloud, Virtualization, Backup, Storage, Network, Security, or Application Delivery (preferred) Three years of solution architecture experience in a highly complex enterprise environment (preferred) Experience with operationalizing IT platform solutions (preferred) Experience with aligning business objectives with IT initiatives (preferred) Securing IT platforms and risk management (preferred) Unique or Preferred Skills : Excellent verbal and written skills essential for providing positive customer service and good communication with various business leaders and front-line staff. Handle difficult clients and situations in a professional and courteous manner. Manage multiple projects. Personal and ethical accountability Demonstrates analytical and critical thinking for problem solving and issue resolution. A lean towards curiosity, out of the box thinking, and innovation. A team player attitude. Strong documentation skills A valid driver's license is required if the incumbent is selected to perform related duties at an off-site location. If the incumbent uses his or her personal vehicle, the incumbent must maintain automobile liability coverage as required by law and evidence of such coverage may be requested. Benefits (For full time or part time positions) : Premium pay for eligible employees Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org . When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best". Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all. EOE : Race / Color / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin / Disability / Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.