Solution Architect - Captive Initiative

Solution Architecte

Contract End Date : 10 / 5 / 26

Remote

Overview

Client is seeking a highly skilled IT Solution Architect with deep experience in regulated environments, particularly those involving Protected Health Information (PHI). The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, HITRUST), and will be adept at designing secure, scalable, and compliant IT solutions. Additionally, this role requires expertise in supporting development teams by architecting and provisioning non-production environments that meet regulatory and operational requirements. The Solution Architect role is key for defining and aligning the go-forward architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and design end-to-end IT solutions that comply with regulatory standards, especially those involving PHI
• Collaborate with security, compliance, and privacy teams to ensure solutions meet internal and external audit requirements
• Define and implement environment strategies for development, testing, staging, and QA, ensuring data protection and operational efficiency
• Work closely with DevOps, cloud and infrastructure platform teams to provision secure and scalable non-production environments
• Provide technical expertise : Serve as the go-to person for non-production environment definition
• Ensure compliance and security : Design environments that adhere to industry standards, regulations, and security protocols
• Lead technical assessments and recommend improvements to existing systems and architectures
• Lead technical teams : Work with engineers and developers in developing optimal solutions
• Document architecture decisions, data flows, and compliance controls.
• Other Responsibilities : Perform additional duties as assigned to meet Program goals

Requirements

Experience, Skills & Knowledge :

o 7+ years in Business Analysis, System Design and Development, Systems Engineering, or Technical Architecture; to include 3 years direct experience working within an Architect role

o Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), on premise solutions and hybrid architecture

o Experience in designing and building self-service platforms for application developers and engineers

o Experience with virtual desktop solutions

o Proven experience supporting development teams with tool preparation and configuration, environment setup, CI / CD pipelines, and secure data access

o Strong knowledge of HIPAA, HITRUST, and other data privacy regulations

o Experience designing solutions that handle PHI and sensitive data securely

o Strong knowledge of programming languages like Python, Java, or C#

o Experience with modern API architecture and best practices

o Strong business acumen and excellent communication skills for presenting ideas and achieving consensus

o Infrastructure as Code (IaC) : Experience using tools such as Terraform AWS CloudFormation

o Proficiency in modeling architectures using industry-standard tools like ArchiMate, Visio, or Miro

o Familiarity with cloud security principles, data protection, and compliance frameworks like GDPR, HIPAA, or SOC 2

o Self-learner and ability to work independently

o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges.

o Strong organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

Preferred Experiences / Skills