Senior Technical Architect

Accountabilities:

• Provide senior-level technical architecture leadership and advisory services for complex enterprise healthcare information systems.
• Lead the design, implementation, integration, optimization, and operational support of clinical and business applications, particularly Oracle Health Cerner (Cerner Millennium).
• Develop comprehensive solution and enterprise architecture designs aligned with organizational technology strategies and healthcare operational requirements.
• Oversee the integration and interoperability of Electronic Health Record (EHR) platforms with other healthcare systems, leveraging HL7, Enterprise Master Patient Index (EMPI), interface engines, and relevant interoperability frameworks.
• Evaluate technical dependencies, infrastructure requirements, system interactions, and potential risks across interconnected enterprise environments.
• Design and support highly available, secure, scalable, and mission-critical healthcare technology infrastructures.
• Provide architectural guidance on Microsoft Active Directory, Identity and Access Management (IAM), enterprise Single Sign-On (SSO), and clinical workstation technologies.
• Oversee technical solutions involving SQL Server, Oracle databases, virtualization, application delivery, Citrix platforms, roaming profile technologies, and Imprivata OneSign.
• Assess and improve enterprise infrastructure components, including network, wireless, storage, and application delivery environments.
• Conduct root cause analysis and lead the investigation and resolution of complex technical and infrastructure issues.
• Establish technical architecture standards, governance frameworks, documentation, and implementation roadmaps.
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, security, interoperability, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with clinical, operational, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and technical teams to ensure solutions meet business and healthcare requirements.
• Provide expert architectural recommendations and communicate technical decisions, risks, and strategic considerations to senior stakeholders.
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions, manage stakeholder expectations, and ensure alignment across technical and business teams.
• Support long-term technology planning and modernization initiatives within complex healthcare IT environments.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of experience in Solution Architecture and/or Enterprise Architecture, with a proven track record of designing and supporting complex technology environments.
• 15+ years of experience working with large-scale healthcare information systems, preferably within complex hospital or healthcare organizations.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle Health Cerner (formerly Cerner Millennium), including implementation, integration, operational support, and platform optimization.
• Demonstrated experience working within the Canadian healthcare environment, with a strong understanding of healthcare technology requirements and clinical workflows.
• Extensive expertise in solution architecture, enterprise architecture, technical infrastructure design, and architectural governance.
• Strong knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) platforms and healthcare interoperability standards, including HL7, EMPI, interface engines, and systems integration.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions.
• Strong technical knowledge of SQL Server and Oracle databases.
• Experience with Citrix platforms, enterprise Single Sign-On (SSO), Imprivata OneSign, virtualization, application delivery, and roaming profile technologies.
• Understanding of enterprise network, wireless, and storage infrastructure, particularly within high-availability environments.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and support secure, resilient, and mission-critical healthcare systems.
• Experience conducting technical risk assessments, dependency analysis, impact assessments, and root cause investigations.
• Strong background in developing enterprise architecture documentation, technical standards, and implementation roadmaps.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives and collaborate with clinical, operational, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teams.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, combined with the ability to manage multiple priorities in complex enterprise environments.
• Ability to work remotely within Canada while aligning with Pacific Time working hours.

Benefits:

• Contract opportunity: Secure a senior-level consulting engagement within the healthcare technology sector.
• Remote flexibility: Work remotely from anywhere in Canada.
• Strategic impact: Influence the architecture and evolution of large-scale, mission-critical healthcare information systems.
• Complex technical challenges: Work with enterprise-grade technologies, including Oracle Health Cerner, healthcare interoperability frameworks, and advanced infrastructure solutions.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with clinical, operational, cybersecurity, and technical specialists.
• Senior-level exposure: Provide architectural guidance and strategic recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Professional growth: Apply and expand your expertise in healthcare enterprise architecture, system integration, and technology modernization.
• Meaningful contribution: Help strengthen the reliability, security, and interoperability of technology systems supporting healthcare delivery.

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