Fairview Health Services · 1 month ago
Principal Infrastructure Architect
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expFairview Health Services is looking for a Principal Architect to join their IT team. In this role, you will serve as the strategic authority for infrastructure, cloud, and network architecture, ensuring scalability, resilience, and security across the enterprise.
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Responsibilities
Define and maintain the infrastructure and cloud architecture vision aligned with organizational goals and digital transformation initiatives
Influence multi-year technology investment strategies and ensure alignment with business priorities
Drive cloud adoption strategies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid architecture models
Lead Enterprise Cloud Migration Initiative working with all stake holders
Establish network modernization roadmaps, including SD-WAN, zero-trust security, and edge computing
Lead data center transformation initiatives, including migration to cloud-native and containerized environments
Chair architecture review boards for infrastructure and cloud domains
Define and enforce architecture principles, patterns, and standards for infrastructure, networking, and cloud services
Ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and regulatory requirements
Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies such as AI-driven network automation, serverless computing, and observability platforms
Lead proof-of-concepts and pilot programs to validate new infrastructure solutions
Partner with senior business leaders to influence enterprise technology decisions
Mentor domain architects and technical teams to build deep expertise in infrastructure and cloud architecture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science, IT, or a combination of related experience/education
10+ years of progressive IT experience, with 5+ years in enterprise architecture leadership
Proven experience in cloud architecture, network engineering, and infrastructure modernization
Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) and cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP)
Expertise in network security, high availability design, and disaster recovery strategies
Preferred
Advanced certifications: TOGAF, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Architect Expert, Cisco CCIE, TOGAF 9.x
Experience with multi-cloud strategy, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
Strong leadership and communication skills for executive-level engagement
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision plans
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
PTO and Sick and Safe Time
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement
Early access to earned wages
Company
Fairview Health Services
Fairview Health Services is a nonprofit healthcare organization that provides various medical and wellness services.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-11-15Acquired
Leadership Team
James Hereford
President and CEO
Joe Gaylord
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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