Medicaid Platform Architect — Cloud Modernization Leader

Krasan Consulting Services; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Krasan Consulting Services is seeking an experienced Senior Platform Architect with deep expertise in Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES), MMIS modernization, cloud architecture, and enterprise integration.

The ideal candidate will bridge complex technical requirements with public-sector business objectives, lead design and governance of MES platforms on Azure, Dynamics 365 and Microsoft 365, and drive modernization while ensuring HIPAA, NIST, CMS compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture and system integration.
• Experience with MES modules and legacy MMIS modernization.
• Experience working for or on behalf of a State Medicaid agency.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, CMS MES Module Outcomes, CMS certification requirements, and public-sector data security standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and govern end-to-end MES platform architectures using Azure, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365.
• Lead legacy MMIS modernization into modular, cloud-native services.
• Ensure data integrity, system continuity, scalability, and interoperability during modernization.
• Analyze, document, and optimize Medicaid business processes using BPMN/UML.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the SDLC.
• Drive cloud modernization, CI/CD, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, NIST, CMS, and public-sector security requirements.
• Develop architecture roadmaps and translate complex technical concepts into business value and mission impact.
• Collaborate with business users, technical teams, architects, and executive stakeholders.
• Build trust across teams, manage ambiguity and conflicts constructively, and maintain strong team collaboration.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

System integration

Communication

Stakeholder management

Public-sector experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Visio

Lucidchart

ARIS

Job description

Krasan Consulting Services is seeking an experienced Senior Platform Architect with deep expertise in Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES), MMIS modernization, cloud architecture, and enterprise integration.

The ideal candidate will bridge complex technical requirements with public-sector business objectives, lead design and governance of MES platforms on Azure, Dynamics 365 and Microsoft 365, and drive modernization while ensuring HIPAA, NIST, CMS compliance.