Solutions Architect

Job#: 3025374

Job Description:

A Brief Overview:

The Senior Solution Architect role is primarily responsible for defining infrastructure solutions in support of the objectives corresponding to clinical, administrative, and information technology enterprise initiatives which are following established methodologies, procedures, and guidelines. As a senior member of the team, the highly motivated candidate will also define and refine solution patterns and best practices, as well as mentor other solution architect members.

What you will do :

• Oversee solution development and practice by facilitating in-depth technical discussions with subject matter experts for complex problems
• Manage definition and training of solution architecture process lifecycle, standard artifact templates, solution design samples, solution patterns, and best practices
• Mentor fellow solution architects by providing feedback via solution design peer reviews, and coaching related skills and techniques
• Lead program or organizational level work effort demand analysis by providing systematic effort and duration estimations for incoming projects
• Guide portfolios in capability roadmap definitions related to infrastructure impacts and dependencies
• Represent the liaison between infrastructure technology domains and the information and application layers
• Build and leverage relationship with key technology partners and vendors
• Act as the conceptual source for solutions involving more than one area of specialization and/or innovative system design
• Conceive, design, optimize, and integrate information technology based solutions to complex business problems
• Collaborate with customers to analyze and translate business requirements and vendor provided system specifications of the solution into a cohesive design
• Conduct and review detailed technical design with technology subject-matter experts; transition design to solution engineers and assist with implementation plan construction
• Stay aware and informed about scope and requirement changes to the designed solutions; ensure documentation is updated in alignment with the changes

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related field. Relevant experience in lieu of degree may be considered. Relevant experience in lieu of degree is in addition to the experience requirements for this position.

Experience Qualifications:

• Fifteen (15) years of Solution Architecture experience (or equivalent experience in relevant architecture domains); experience in a healthcare IT environment preferable

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess breadth and depth of knowledge and experience across the following information technology domains: data center technologies (compute, storage, virtualization, network), and end user devices (workstation, mobile devices)
• Extensive infrastructure experience. Familiarity with prevalent storage technologies and understanding of service oriented architectures
• Expert level experience with public and private cloud services (i.e. VMware, AWS, Google, Azure, etc.)
• Knowledge of clinical applications, e.g. Epic, PACS, Safetrace TX, Ensemble, Nurse Call, Omnicell, Genomics, etc.
• Knowledge of security solutions and security best practices.
• Deep understanding of information technology approaches, applications, tools, and methodologies, as well as a broad background in a variety of technology platforms
• Proficiency with Microsoft Visio, Word, Excel, Outlook, and collaboration tools
• Experience white-boarding solutions and options in customer-facing situations
• Demonstrated success on quickly understanding business requirements and aligning capabilities to solutions
• Proven track record of designing scalable, manageable, and highly available technical solutions o Excellent communication skills (e.g., active listening, requirements elicitation, oral, written, presentation, group facilitation, consensus building)
• Energetic, self-starter with a hunter mentality and strong work ethic o Excellent team player, coupled with reliability and dependability
• Excellent planning, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Ability to handle multiple parallel activities
• Ability to develop business cases for new technology solutions
• Ability to plan strategically both long-term and short-term
• Ability to apply information technology in a healthcare setting o Ability to be user-focused, build relationships and communicate effectively
• Ability to collaborate with multiple service providers
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, good judgment and effective decision-making; exhibit strong process improvement orientation, and can achieve results through other programs and individuals
• Ability to plan and execute vendor and product selections

EEO Employer:

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.