Key Responsibilities
Strategic Architecture & Leadership
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.
Cloud & Infrastructure
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.
Security & Compliance
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.
Quality Oversight
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.
Collaboration & Reporting
Prepare architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and compliance reports.
MMIS Enterprise Architect- Cloud & Compliance
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.