Advocate Aurora Health · 3 days ago
Director IT Cloud Strategy & Engineering.
Milwaukee, WI - 3031 W Montana St
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$85/hr - $136/hr
7+ years expAdvocate Aurora Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. They are seeking a Director of IT Cloud Strategy & Engineering to lead the Cloud Engineering team, design cloud architectures, and ensure high availability and performance of production systems.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Lead and grow the Cloud Engineering team, fostering a culture of ownership, technical excellence, and continuous learning
Lead the design and deployment of scalable, reliable, secure, and efficient cloud architectures and solutions, driving automation, and standardizing deployments
Establish a vision of global cloud infrastructure architectures that guides the design of all current and future projects
Establish and lead the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) to promote best practices and governance
Develop solutions architecture and evaluate architectural alternatives for private, public and hybrid cloud models, including IaaS, PaaS, and other cloud services
Contribute to DevOps development activities and complex development tasks
Ensure delivered solutions are realized in time committed; work in conjunction with project sponsors to size and manage scope and risk
Proactively manage cloud cost efficiency while ensuring performance and redundancy standards
Ensure high availability, performance, and resilience of Advocate Health’s production systems across services and environments
Provide technical leadership and guidance to cloud architects and engineers
Perform human resources functions for staff, including recruiting and selecting new employees, managing promotions, facilitating professional development, conducting performance evaluations, addressing employee concerns, implementing corrective actions, and fostering a positive work environment
Maintain awareness of existing and emerging technology, industry trends, and regulatory requirements and their applicability
Ensure adherence to Advocate Health and external agency policies and requirements
Design and direct the work of the assigned area(s) of responsibility
Select, coach, and develop teams, setting objectives that align with organizational strategy to inspire and motivate the teams
Manage organizational talent through performance management, succession planning, and development
Design and direct processes by which team and individual performance are recognized, feedback is consistently delivered, and performance is systematically improved
Develop and/or recommend operating and capital budgets and control expenditures within approved budget objectives
Understand and adhere to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and laws applicable to the organization's business
Qualification
Required
Must be Cloud certified; ex. AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, Information Technology or related field (or equivalent work experience)
7+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure or SRE/Platform roles, including 3+ years in technical leadership or management
Experience in technical solutions development using AWS, Microsoft and cloud-based platforms with strong experience in design, architecture, and operational support
Experience in designing, developing, and managing cloud-based infrastructure and applications
Proven success leading high-availability, large-scale infrastructure in Azure or other major cloud environments
Strong understanding of cloud platform architecture, security, and compliance
Deep understanding of cloud services, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead a team of cloud architects and engineers
Strong knowledge of cloud computing platforms, such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, IBM & Oracle Clouds
Knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements
Must be knowledgeable and have practical experience in maintaining and managing cloud based footprints in AWS, and Azure
Must be experienced in maturing the use of cloud components and environments while integrating them into the core Advocate environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to work effectively with all levels
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate requirements into innovative solutions that meet business needs
Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to use logic and reasoning and understanding of implications as it relates to problem solving and decision-making
An effective team player, capable of playing both leadership and supportive roles
Ability to conceptualize and think creatively and build consensus among individuals
Preferred
Master's degree is preferred
Benefits
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Company
Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate Aurora Health is a Healthcare
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.17MKey Investors
National Cancer Institute
2022-12-02Acquired
2019-08-20Grant· $10.17M
Leadership Team
Don Fosen - CISM, HCISPP
Chief Technology Officer
Jon Kluge
Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President, Advocate Aurora Medical Group
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