Principal Hybrid Cloud Architect (Remote)

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

The Principal Cloud Architect will lead the design, implementation, and management of an enterprise-grade hybrid cloud infrastructure. The role is pivotal in enabling healthcare providers, supporting patients, and ensuring scalable, secure operations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Education

Required – Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Preferred - Master’s Degree

Work Experience

Required – 10 years experience in IT/IS, with a focus on cloud architecture and implementation.

Certifications

Required – Public Cloud Architecture Certification(s)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Cloud Platforms: Expertise in multi-cloud environments (e.g: AWS, GCP, Azure).

• Cloud Architecture & Strategy: Strong experience in designing scalable, secure, cost-optimized, and highly available cloud platform solutions (e.g: multi-account strategy, Cloud Landing Zone, Cloud FinOps, Cloud Security Posture Management).

• Cloud Networking & Connectivity: Expertise in cross-cloud and hybrid cloud connectivity, private cloud networking, and cloud internal DNS architectures.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation: Proficiency in Terraform, CloudFormation, and CI/CD tools like Jenkins and Git.

• Cloud Security, Compliance, and Governance: Deep understanding of cloud IAM, RBAC, The principle of least privilege, and regulatory standards like HIPAA; experience with cloud-native security tools.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

Job Duties

• Develops and implements a comprehensive cloud strategy that aligns with the organization's goals. Designs hybrid cloud solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing systems. Ensures the cloud architecture supports scalability, security, and high availability. 

• Leads a team of cloud engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cloud solutions. Works closely with healthcare providers to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements. Provides technical leadership and mentorship to team members. 

• Implements robust security measures to protect sensitive patient data and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations (i.e. HIPAA). Conducts regular security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate risks.         

• Stays up-to-date with the latest cloud technologies and industry trends. Continuously evaluate and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost-efficiency, and reliability. Drives innovation by exploring new cloud services and solutions that can benefit the organization.    

• Manages cloud-related projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget. Develops and maintain detailed project plans, status reports, and documentation.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added,