Enterprise Architect Healthcare

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Enterprise Architect with healthcare expertise to lead the design, development, and governance of enterprise-wide technology solutions. This role will ensure that our systems and platforms support business goals, regulatory compliance, and patient care excellence. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of healthcare operations, interoperability standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR), and enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture roadmaps aligned with healthcare strategy, compliance needs, and business objectives.
• Design end-to-end healthcare technology solutions that integrate clinical, financial, and administrative systems.
• Ensure interoperability and data exchange standards are met (e.g., HL7, FHIR, CCD, CDA).
• Collaborate with product, infrastructure, clinical, data, and cybersecurity teams to ensure cohesive and scalable systems.
• Evaluate new technologies and vendors for alignment with enterprise architecture and healthcare best practices.
• Lead architecture reviews and provide technical guidance for solution design, data governance, and systems integration.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations including HIPAA, HITECH, and CMS mandates.
• Document and communicate architecture standards, policies, and governance processes.

Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, with at least 5 years in the healthcare domain (provider, payer, digital health, etc.).
• Strong understanding of healthcare data standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, HL7, FHIR, ICD-10, SNOMED).
• Experience with EHR/EMR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Meditech) and healthcare IT ecosystems.
• Proficient in enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, FEAF).
• Proven ability to architect and integrate complex, mission-critical systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• TOGAF or other architecture certification.
• Master s degree in Health Informatics, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• Experience in cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) in healthcare settings.
• Familiarity with value-based care models, population health, and healthcare analytics.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST or HITRUST.