Children's National Hospital · 2 months ago
Lead Cloud Data Architect
Silver Spring, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$139K/yr - $232K/yr
10+ years expChildren's National Hospital is looking for a Lead Cloud Data Architect to spearhead the architecture and development of cloud solutions that align with business objectives. This role involves leading cloud data architecture deployment, ensuring security compliance, and translating business requirements into a data architectural blueprint.
AssociationChild CareHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Leads the Cloud Data Architects in the deployment of the overall cloud data architecture. Areas of focus include organizational structure, identity and access management, networking, security and ingestion
Develops standards, frameworks, patterns, and processes to benefit existing stakeholders
Communicates with key stakeholders, industry experts, and technical peers to understand technology and business requirements, industry trends and the broader data architecture landscape
Develops and communicates the technical data architecture direction and roadmap for cloud data capabilities
Maintains a strong understanding of the current cloud data platform and proactively leads the analysis of the technology environment to detect deficiencies, gaps, and opportunities. Leads teams to prioritize, initiate and implement technology efforts aimed at addressing these opportunities
Translates business and technical requirements into a data architectural blueprint to achieve business objectives
Provides guidance as it relates to cloud automation and (Continuous Integration/Continuous Improvement) CI/CD capabilities
Ensures compliance of solutions to architectural standards
Collaborates with security architecture and information security to ensure integrity of solutions and meet enterprise standards and policies
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science)
10 years Requires deep functional knowledge with 10 years of related experience, or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position
Knowledge of cloud computing security; DevOps; CI/CD data pipeline tools like Jenkins; Microsoft Azure; Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Knowledge of software design patterns and familiarity with enterprise application architectural styles (Microserver, Broker, Serverless, etc.)
Knowledge of hosting services in a cloud environment with high levels of security along with database technologies with distributed cache management
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to work independently
Demonstrated analytical skills
Demonstrated project management skills
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills
Ability to communicate and make recommendations to upper management
Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
Possesses technical aptitude
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, communicate complex findings in a clear and understandable manner
Excellent facilitation ability to host sessions and elicit ideas from others, understanding their issues and encourage group participation
Attention to detail
Communicate complex findings in a clear and understandable manner
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a dynamic environment
Company
Children's National Hospital
Children’s National Hospital, based in Washington, D.C., was established in 1870 to help every child grow up stronger.
Founded in 1870Washington, District of Columbia, USA
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.4MKey Investors
Gilbert Family FoundationAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthUnited Health Foundation
2025-10-09Grant· $8M
2024-10-23Grant· $8M
2021-11-09Grant· $3.4M
Leadership Team
Kurt Newman
President and CEO
Michelle Riley-Brown, MHA, FACHE
President and CEO
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