Solutions Architect

Company: Intermountain Healthcare
Location: Jackson
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

**Job Description:**The Enterprise Solutions Architect strategically provides solutions for the design and implementation of in-house information systems, hardware, and networked software architectures that support core organizational functions, and assure their high availability. This position ensures organizational commitment for all systems and software plans, as well as evaluates and selects all technologies required to complete those plans. In addition, the solutions architect provides technical leadership across the organization, from strategic decision making down to the project planning level. The consultant is recognized as a technical solutions expert in one or more critical products, programs and/or technologies. This position is responsible for developing and implementing new products and/or approaches in conjunction with implementing new/existing technologies. The enterprise solutions architect typically serves as a technical consultant/specialist both inside Intermountain Healthcare and to outside organizations. Primary assignment involves Intermountain's most complex and critical technical issues. Provides guidance to all members of the team.Remote/hybrid work - we may hire out of state workers where state laws allow.Job Essentials1. Leads in the design and implements long-term strategic goals and short-term tactical plans for managing and maintaining corporate systems and software.2. Ensures that proposed and existing system architectures are aligned with organizational goals and objectives.3. Provides architectural expertise, direction, and assistance to Systems Analysts, Systems Engineers, other Enterprise Solution Architects, and software development teams.4. Develops, documents, and communicates plans for investing in systems architecture, including analysis of cost reduction opportunities.5. Leads in the research of emerging technologies in support of systems development efforts, and recommends technologies that will increase cost effectiveness and systems flexibility.6. Where applicable, uses expert knowledge to design, develop, and oversee implementation of end-to-end integrated systems.7. Documents the company's existing systems architecture and technology portfolio; makes recommendations for improvements and/or alternatives.8. Reviews new and existing systems design projects and procurement or outsourcing plans for compliance with standards and architectural plans.9. Confers with end-users, clients, or senior management to define business requirements for complex systems and infrastructure development.10. Models business and systems processes based on findings through use case scenarios, workflow diagrams, and data models.11. Develops and executes test plans to check infrastructure and systems technical performance. Reports on findings and make recommendations for improvement.12. Develops and manages a systems/solutions capacity plan.13. Develops, documents, communicates, and enforces a policy for standardizing systems and software as necessary.Minimum QualificationsEight years of enterprise solutions architect experience (consultant level)Six years of enterprise solutions architect experience (senior level)- and -Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information management or other technical field. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified.- or -Four years of equivalent technical experience.- and -Experience in developing strategic systems and solutions architecture plans.- and -Experience with business requirements gathering/analysis.- and -Experience in systems, hardware, and network design and development.- and -Demonstrated strong understanding of information processing principles and practices.Preferred QualificationsDemonstrated solid understanding in core enterprise applications.- and -In-depth technical knowledge of network, PC, and platform operating systems.- and -Working technical knowledge of current systems software, protocols, and standards.- and -Expert knowledge of programming languages.- and -Hands-on experience with application development tools.- and -Strong knowledge of software evaluation principles and practices.- and -Proven project planning and management experience.- and -Good knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.- and -Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.- and -Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.- and -Strong written and oral communication skills.- and -Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.- and -Highly self motivated and directed.- and -Keen attention to detail.\#LI-EXECRC**Physical Requirements:**Interact with others requiring the employee to communicate information.- and -Operate computers and other IT equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.- and -See and read computer monitors and documents.- and -Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.**Location:**SelectHealth - Murray**Work City:**Murray**Work State:**Utah**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$42.63 - $67.13For a description of Intermountain's employment benefits, clickHERE. (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits)Equal Opportunity EmployerIntermountain Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.All positions subject to close without notice. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team!

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