AWS cloud architect

- Spearhead the design and enhancement of MMIS solutions in alignment with Medicaid regulations, CMS MITA guidelines, and best practices in enterprise architecture. - Formulate and implement cloud migration strategies utilizing AWS for improved scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. - Lead transformation initiatives, craft roadmaps, and execute integrated strategies promoting modularity, interoperability, and sustainability. - Partner with state agencies, vendors, and internal teams to synchronize technology with Medicaid objectives. - Design and implement AWS cloud infrastructure for Medicaid systems, employing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, including CloudFormation, Terraform, and AWS CDK. - Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, and incorporate AWS services to enhance process efficiencies. - Oversee system performance monitoring using AWS CloudWatch and other tools, optimizing resource utilization. - Ensure solutions adhere to federal and state healthcare regulations (HIPAA, MARS-E) and apply AWS security best practices (IAM, VPC, encryption). - Conduct security audits, address vulnerabilities, and maintain robust incident response and monitoring capabilities (CloudTrail, SIEM, multi-factor authentication). - Manage compliance documentation, operational playbooks, and reporting processes. - Establish and uphold quality assurance procedures, standards, and performance audits for MMIS solutions. - Gather and evaluate quality data to drive continuous improvement and integrate stakeholder feedback. - Present and communicate results of quality activities to both internal and external stakeholders. - Produce architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and compliance reports. - Guide cross-functional teams, mentor colleagues, and nurture a culture of innovation and excellence.