Enterprise Architecture Director I (Hybrid)

Enterprise Architecture Director I

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

We continuously work to embed equity in our internal practices and are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff across all levels of the organization. We intentionally work to create the right conditions to enable our employees to feel that they can be their authentic selves and fully participate in the life of the enterprise.

We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you.

We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Enterprise Architecture Director I on our Information Technology team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 2 days a week in the office.

As a Enterprise Architecture Director I, you will work with IT and business leadersto develop strategies, create roadmaps, and solve unique, complex challengesthat have a broad impact across the AMA. This role leads the design and implementationof on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-based systems and ensures that all solutionsare secure, efficient, scalable, and cost optimized. Working at the intersection of strategy,business processes, and technology, this role provides trusted guidance andexpertise that inform key architectural decisions and support the alignment ofIT investments with business needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Solution Architecture

Lead and mentor application and solution architects, software developers, and IT operations engineers

Provide oversight of multiple technical projects, ensuring solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements

Partner with business leaders, product teams, and IT stakeholders to translate business needs into hybrid and cloud-native solutions

Develop architectural blueprints, including system integrations, data flows, and technology stacks

Provide strategic recommendations for refactoring and modernizing systems

Drive adoption of scalable, interoperable, and cost-effective solutions that fit within enterprise frameworks

IT Business Analysis & Strategic Support

Collaborate with business leaders to develop technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives; educate stakeholders on cloud trends, risks, and opportunities

Evaluate applications for redundancy and strategic value; monitor risk, cost and technical fit

Communicate complex architectural concepts in an accessible and actionable way for non-technical stakeholders

Act as a bridge between IT and business teams, ensuring solutions align with both technical feasibility and business goals

Research and Development

Stay ahead of emerging technologies and evaluate their potential impact

Lead proof-of-concept (PoC) initiatives for cloud technologies

May include other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS :

Experience / Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

10 years of experience in IT architecture, systems design, or technology leadership

7 years of experience in a senior architectural or technology management role

Expertise in cloud solution design, enterprise systems and digital transformation initiatives; proven experience leading large-scale technology implementations

Broad knowledge of data architecture, application architecture and overall IT best practices

Technical certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, etc.) are highly desirable

Ability to align IT architecture with long-term business objectives and market trends

Expertise in developing roadmaps for digital transformation, cloud adoption, and IT modernization

Strong analytical skills to assess technological needs and identify gaps

Ability to influence cross-functional teams, including architects, engineers, and business stakeholders

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical audiences

Skilled at influencing executive leadership and driving consensus on architectural decisions

Proven track record of mentoring and developing teams

Additional Technical Background

Proficiency in AWS and / or Azure cloud platforms

Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman)

Strong understanding of IT domains : business architecture, security architecture, data architecture, software development, quality assurance, deployment and operations.

Experience with modern architectural concepts such as microservices, API management, and DevOps practices

Familiarity with emerging technologies like AI, IoT, blockchain, and machine learning The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in many of the following technologies and concepts :

Amazon Web Services (AWS) : EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, etc.

Microsoft Azure : Virtual Machines, Azure Functions, Azure DevOps, etc.

Containers and Orchestration : Docker, OpenShift, Amazon EKS, Azure AKS, etc.

Serverless Computing : AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, etc.

Cloud storage : AWS S3, Azure Blob, etc.

Databases and Big Data : MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, DB2, Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, MongoDB, Snowflake, Databricks, etc.

Single Sign-On (SSO) : AWS Cognito, Azure AD, Tivoli Access Manager, etc.

API Gateways : AWS API Gateway and / or Azure API Management

Backup and Disaster Recovery : AWS Backup, Azure Site Recovery, Iron Mountain, etc.

Events and Streaming : SQS, SNS, Kinesis, Azure Event Hub, Kafka, etc.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) : Terraform, AWS Cloud Formation, etc

Federated identity : SAML, OpenID Connect (OIDC), etc.

DevOps and CI / CD Tools : GitHub Actions, Ansible, GitLab, Azure DevOps, AWS Code Pipeline

Load balancers, Firewalls : AWS ALB / ELB, Azure Load Balancer, F5, Palo Alto, etc.

CDN services : AWS CloudFront, Azure CDN, etc.

Identity and Access Management (IAM) : AWS IAM, Azure AD, GCP IAM.

Security tools : AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, SIEM tools, etc.

Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) configuration : AWS and / or Azure

Monitoring and Observability Tools : Prometheus, Grafana, AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor and Application Insights, DataDog, etc.

Cost Optimization : AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, etc.

The salary range for this position is $160,650 - $199,002. This is the lowest to highest salary we believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to business consideration, geographical location, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employees are also eligible to participate in an incentive plan. To learn more about the American Medical Association's benefits offerings, please click here.

The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE / AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.

THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE NATION

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Salary : $160,650 - $199,002