MMIS Enterprise Architect- Cloud & Compliance
Posted 1 day ago by Spar Information Systems
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Summary: The MMIS Enterprise Architect for Cloud & Compliance is responsible for leading the design and modernization of MMIS solutions in alignment with Medicaid regulations and best practices. This role involves developing cloud migration strategies, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards, and overseeing quality assurance processes. The architect will collaborate with various stakeholders to drive transformation initiatives and optimize cloud infrastructure using AWS. The position requires a strong background in enterprise architecture, particularly within the healthcare sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and modernization of MMIS solutions, aligning with Medicaid regulations, CMS MITA guidelines, and enterprise architecture best practices.
- Develop and execute cloud migration strategies, leveraging AWS for scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.
- Drive transformation initiatives, develop roadmaps, and deliver integrated strategies for modularity, interoperability, and sustainability.
- Collaborate with state agencies, vendors, and internal teams to align technology with Medicaid goals.
- Architect and deploy AWS cloud infrastructure for Medicaid systems, using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (CloudFormation, Terraform, AWS CDK).
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, and integrate AWS services for process efficiency.
- Monitor system performance using AWS CloudWatch, Trusted Advisor, and other tools; optimize resource utilization.
- Ensure solutions comply with federal and state healthcare standards (HIPAA, MARS-E), and implement AWS security best practices (IAM, VPC, encryption).
- Conduct security audits, resolve vulnerabilities, and maintain robust incident response and monitoring capabilities (CloudTrail, SIEM, multi-factor authentication).
- Oversee compliance documentation, operational playbooks, and reporting.
- Establish and maintain quality assurance procedures, standards, and performance audits for MMIS solutions.
- Collect and analyze quality data, drive continuous improvement, and incorporate stakeholder feedback.
- Prepare and communicate outcomes of quality activities to internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and compliance reports.
- Lead cross-functional teams, mentor staff, and foster a culture of innovation and excellence.
Key Skills:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Health Management, or related field.
- 5+ years' experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or cloud architecture roles, with direct MMIS/Medicaid experience.
- 3+ years hands-on experience with AWS cloud services in enterprise environments.
- Proven track record in security and compliance for healthcare IT.
- Strong understanding of quality management processes and standards (ISO 9000, etc.).
- Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional) preferred.
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer preferred.
- Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.) preferred.
- Quality Management certifications (ISO, Six Sigma) preferred.
- Deep knowledge of Medicaid regulations and MMIS business processes.
- Experience with automation, system integration, and performance optimization.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional leadership.
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Industry: IT
MMIS Enterprise Architect- Cloud & Compliance
Location: Remote
Long Term
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Architecture & Leadership
o Lead the design and modernization of MMIS solutions, aligning with Medicaid
regulations, CMS MITA guidelines, and enterprise architecture best practices
o Develop and execute cloud migration strategies, leveraging AWS for scalability, reliability,
and cost efficiency
o Drive transformation initiatives, develop roadmaps, and deliver integrated strategies for
modularity, interoperability, and sustainability
o Collaborate with state agencies, vendors, and internal teams to align technology with
Medicaid goals.
Cloud & Infrastructure
o Architect and deploy AWS cloud infrastructure for Medicaid systems, using Infrastructure
as Code (IaC) tools (CloudFormation, Terraform, AWS CDK).
o Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, and integrate AWS
services for process efficiency.
o Monitor system performance using AWS CloudWatch, Trusted Advisor, and other tools;
optimize resource utilization.
Security & Compliance
o Ensure solutions comply with federal and state healthcare standards (HIPAA, MARS-E),
and implement AWS security best practices (IAM, VPC, encryption)
o Conduct security audits, resolve vulnerabilities, and maintain robust incident response
and monitoring capabilities (CloudTrail, SIEM, multi-factor authentication)
o Oversee compliance documentation, operational playbooks, and reporting.
Quality Oversight
o Establish and maintain quality assurance procedures, standards, and performance audits
for MMIS solutions.
o Collect and analyze quality data, drive continuous improvement, and incorporate
stakeholder feedback.
o Prepare and communicate outcomes of quality activities to internal and external
stakeholders.
Collaboration & Reporting
o Prepare architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and compliance reports.
MMIS Enterprise Architect- Cloud & Compliance
o Lead cross-functional teams, mentor staff, and foster a culture of innovation and
excellence.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Health Management,
or related field.
5+ years' experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or cloud architecture roles,
with direct MMIS/Medicaid experience.
3+ years hands-on experience with AWS cloud services in enterprise environments.
Proven track record in security and compliance for healthcare IT.
Strong understanding of quality management processes and standards (ISO 9000, etc.).
Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
Preferred Certifications
AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional)
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.)
Quality Management certifications (ISO, Six Sigma)
Tools & Technologies
Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, API Gateway, CloudFormation, Terraform, CDK),
Azure (optional), Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Ansible, Git, CI/CD tools
Security: IAM, VPC, KMS, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, SIEM, multi-factor authentication, encryption
tools
Quality & Compliance: ISO 9000, HIPAA, MARS-E, CMS MITA, audit and reporting tools.
Collaboration & Documentation: Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, architectural modeling tools (e.g.,
ArchiMate, TOGAF), project management platforms.
Desired Skills
Strategic thinking, business acumen, and ability to translate complex requirements into
actionable solutions.
Deep knowledge of Medicaid regulations and MMIS business processes.
Experience with automation, system integration, and performance optimization.
Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional leadership.