MarinHealth
Principal Cloud Solutions Architect, Information Technology, Full-Time, Days
MarinHealth, San Rafael, California, United States, 94911
Principal Cloud Solutions Architect
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MarinHealth
as a
Principal Cloud Solutions Architect, Information Technology, Full-Time, Days
and lead the organization’s journey toward a modern, secure, and scalable cloud and hybrid infrastructure. The role evaluates existing on‑premises platforms, develops migration roadmaps, and architect resilient Microsoft Azure‑based solutions that meet operational, clinical, and regulatory demands.
Key Focus Areas
Cloud Architecture Migration & Steady State Operations
Disaster Recovery, Backup & Continuity
Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Zero Trust Security Design
Technical Leadership & Partnership Engagement
Financial, Operational & Project Alignment
Change Management
24x7 On‑Call Rotation
Responsibilities
Assess existing on‑premises platforms and develop a phased cloud migration roadmap aligned with business, clinical, and compliance goals.
Architect and deploy Azure‑based infrastructure using best practices for availability, reliability, security, scalability, and cost optimization.
Design and validate Azure Site Recovery (ASR) implementations for full disaster recovery readiness prior to go‑live.
Lead and execute cloud migration projects including planning, build‑out, testing, cutover, and post‑migration optimization.
Work with third‑party vendors and partner platforms hosted on Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud to ensure integration, performance, and compliance.
Architect and implement enterprise‑level disaster recovery frameworks for hybrid environments.
Evaluate and integrate backup/recovery platforms that meet RTO/RPO objectives and healthcare compliance standards.
Perform failover testing and ensure DR procedures are documented, repeatable, and auditable.
Collaborate with Network Engineering to align connectivity, segmentation, and Zero Trust frameworks with cloud architecture.
Partner with Cybersecurity to embed security posture, monitoring, and identity access controls (IAM, PAM, RBAC, conditional access) into every layer of the design.
Ensure HIPAA, HITRUST, and other relevant cloud compliance standards are met in all environments.
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for cloud platform strategy and provide guidance to engineering teams.
Act as a backup resource to the Principal Systems Architect.
Mentor junior and mid‑level staff to build internal competencies around cloud technologies.
Engage with vendors, healthcare partners, and platform providers to align architectural decisions and long‑term platform viability.
Develop time estimates, capacity models, and resource requirement forecasts for major initiatives.
Create Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models for cloud and hybrid platforms, including 7‑year cost projections and operational impacts.
Advis IT leadership and Project Management on project timelines, staffing needs, and risk considerations.
Oversee and implement system changes in compliance with organizational change control processes, including performing after‑hours changes when required to minimize operational impact.
Ensure all technical operations uphold organizational standards for patient privacy, safety, and service quality, including participation in a 24×7 on‑call rotation.
Qualifications Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience
10+ years of experience in infrastructure, systems engineering, or cloud architecture roles.
5+ years of hands‑on experience architecting solutions in Microsoft Azure, including IaaS, PaaS, ASR, and network security design.
Prerequisite Skills
Proven ability to execute large‑scale on‑prem to cloud migration initiatives.
Demonstrated experience in desktop and mobile systems architecture, including enterprise endpoint management.
Strong understanding of hybrid environments and interoperability between on‑prem and cloud systems.
Expertise in disaster recovery, business continuity, and backup strategy design for hybrid platforms.
Knowledge of Zero Trust principles, IAM, RBAC, secure networking, and compliance‑driven architectures.
Experience working within regulated environments (healthcare, finance, or similar).
Ability to build TCO models and create multi‑year cost projections.
Effective collaboration with cross‑functional teams and external partners.
License/Registration/Certification
Technical certifications preferred (e.g., Microsoft Azure Certified, CISSP).
Accommodation Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415‑925‑7040 or TalentAcquisition@mymarinhealth.org.
Health & Immunizations MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment. COVID‑19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.
Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.
Compensation The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.
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MarinHealth
as a
Principal Cloud Solutions Architect, Information Technology, Full-Time, Days
and lead the organization’s journey toward a modern, secure, and scalable cloud and hybrid infrastructure. The role evaluates existing on‑premises platforms, develops migration roadmaps, and architect resilient Microsoft Azure‑based solutions that meet operational, clinical, and regulatory demands.
Key Focus Areas
Cloud Architecture Migration & Steady State Operations
Disaster Recovery, Backup & Continuity
Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Zero Trust Security Design
Technical Leadership & Partnership Engagement
Financial, Operational & Project Alignment
Change Management
24x7 On‑Call Rotation
Responsibilities
Assess existing on‑premises platforms and develop a phased cloud migration roadmap aligned with business, clinical, and compliance goals.
Architect and deploy Azure‑based infrastructure using best practices for availability, reliability, security, scalability, and cost optimization.
Design and validate Azure Site Recovery (ASR) implementations for full disaster recovery readiness prior to go‑live.
Lead and execute cloud migration projects including planning, build‑out, testing, cutover, and post‑migration optimization.
Work with third‑party vendors and partner platforms hosted on Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud to ensure integration, performance, and compliance.
Architect and implement enterprise‑level disaster recovery frameworks for hybrid environments.
Evaluate and integrate backup/recovery platforms that meet RTO/RPO objectives and healthcare compliance standards.
Perform failover testing and ensure DR procedures are documented, repeatable, and auditable.
Collaborate with Network Engineering to align connectivity, segmentation, and Zero Trust frameworks with cloud architecture.
Partner with Cybersecurity to embed security posture, monitoring, and identity access controls (IAM, PAM, RBAC, conditional access) into every layer of the design.
Ensure HIPAA, HITRUST, and other relevant cloud compliance standards are met in all environments.
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for cloud platform strategy and provide guidance to engineering teams.
Act as a backup resource to the Principal Systems Architect.
Mentor junior and mid‑level staff to build internal competencies around cloud technologies.
Engage with vendors, healthcare partners, and platform providers to align architectural decisions and long‑term platform viability.
Develop time estimates, capacity models, and resource requirement forecasts for major initiatives.
Create Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models for cloud and hybrid platforms, including 7‑year cost projections and operational impacts.
Advis IT leadership and Project Management on project timelines, staffing needs, and risk considerations.
Oversee and implement system changes in compliance with organizational change control processes, including performing after‑hours changes when required to minimize operational impact.
Ensure all technical operations uphold organizational standards for patient privacy, safety, and service quality, including participation in a 24×7 on‑call rotation.
Qualifications Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience
10+ years of experience in infrastructure, systems engineering, or cloud architecture roles.
5+ years of hands‑on experience architecting solutions in Microsoft Azure, including IaaS, PaaS, ASR, and network security design.
Prerequisite Skills
Proven ability to execute large‑scale on‑prem to cloud migration initiatives.
Demonstrated experience in desktop and mobile systems architecture, including enterprise endpoint management.
Strong understanding of hybrid environments and interoperability between on‑prem and cloud systems.
Expertise in disaster recovery, business continuity, and backup strategy design for hybrid platforms.
Knowledge of Zero Trust principles, IAM, RBAC, secure networking, and compliance‑driven architectures.
Experience working within regulated environments (healthcare, finance, or similar).
Ability to build TCO models and create multi‑year cost projections.
Effective collaboration with cross‑functional teams and external partners.
License/Registration/Certification
Technical certifications preferred (e.g., Microsoft Azure Certified, CISSP).
Accommodation Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415‑925‑7040 or TalentAcquisition@mymarinhealth.org.
Health & Immunizations MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment. COVID‑19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.
Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.
Compensation The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.
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