Healthcare Technology Consulting - Associate Director - Cloud Solution Architect in United States at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Healthcare Technology Consulting - Associate Director - Cloud Solution Architect based in United States.

This role sits at the intersection of healthcare transformation and cloud engineering, guiding enterprise clients through the design and delivery of secure, scalable cloud solutions across Azure and AWS. You will shape architecture strategies that modernize critical healthcare systems while ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory frameworks such as HIPAA and HITRUST. Operating in a highly consultative environment, you will translate complex clinical and operational needs into resilient technical architectures that support interoperability, data security, and performance at scale. The position blends hands-on architectural leadership with executive-level advisory responsibilities, supporting healthcare organizations in their digital transformation journeys. You will also play a key role in mentoring technical teams and shaping best practices across cloud governance and modernization initiatives. This is a client-facing role where impact is measured by the ability to drive secure, efficient, and future-ready healthcare platforms.

In this role, you will lead the design, governance, and delivery of cloud architectures tailored to healthcare environments, ensuring alignment with clinical, operational, and regulatory needs:

• Design and implement secure, scalable cloud solutions on Azure and AWS across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA, HITRUST, and HITECH
• Translate complex healthcare business requirements into end-to-end cloud architectures supporting interoperability, EHR integration, and modern data platforms
• Define and enforce cloud governance frameworks, including identity management, encryption, Zero Trust security, and monitoring strategies
• Lead modernization initiatives, including cloud migration, hybrid architectures, high availability design, and disaster recovery planning aligned to RTO/RPO objectives
• Develop infrastructure-as-code solutions using tools such as Terraform, ARM, Bicep, or CloudFormation to ensure repeatable and scalable deployments
• Optimize cloud environments for cost efficiency and performance using FinOps principles while maintaining security and compliance standards
• Serve as a trusted advisor to healthcare executives, guiding architecture decisions and supporting digital transformation initiatives
• Mentor technical teams, provide architectural oversight, and contribute to proposal development, solution design, and client presentations

This role requires strong cloud architecture expertise combined with healthcare domain knowledge and consulting experience:

• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing Azure and/or AWS cloud solutions in healthcare or regulated environments
• Proven experience architecting secure systems for sensitive healthcare data, including hybrid and multi-cloud environments
• Strong understanding of healthcare interoperability standards such as HL7 and FHIR, and regulatory frameworks including HIPAA and HITRUST
• Hands-on experience with core cloud services (e.g., Azure VMs, AKS, Entra ID, AWS EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch)
• Experience with infrastructure automation and DevOps practices using tools such as Terraform, PowerShell, ARM, or CloudFormation
• Consulting or client-facing experience, including engagement with executive and senior stakeholders
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes
• Ability to lead multiple architecture initiatives independently in fast-paced environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Cloud certifications (Azure or AWS Solutions Architect) and EHR platform experience are strong advantages

• Competitive salary range aligned with experience and qualifications
• Performance-based bonus eligibility depending on role and project outcomes
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible sick leave policies
• Parental leave and adoption support programs
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support
• Certification support and structured learning opportunities
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance programs and wellbeing resources
• Mobility and travel support where applicable