Principal Enterprise Architect

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,700 - 265,200; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to ending cancer through innovative solutions as a Principal Enterprise Architect. In this pivotal role, you will design and implement architecture strategies that enhance patient care and drive research initiatives. Collaborating with clinical and research teams, you will ensure seamless data flow and compliance with regulatory standards. Your expertise in healthcare digital imaging and interoperability standards will be crucial in developing scalable, secure solutions. This opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, where your contributions will help shape the future of cancer care and research.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in enterprise architecture roles, especially in healthcare.
• Proven experience in leading architectural initiatives and digital imaging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage technology roadmaps aligned with MSK’s goals.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and GDPR for imaging data.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Solution Architecture

Healthcare Digital Imaging

Interoperability Standards (HL7, FHIR)

Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure)

Microservices

Data Platforms

DevOps

AI/ML Integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree in relevant field

Tools

TOGAF

SAFe

Federal EA

DICOM

PACS Systems

VNA Technologies

Job description

Company Overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Job Description
Position: Principal Enterprise Architect

Exciting Opportunity at MSK:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Enterprise Architect who plays a pivotal role in designing and implementing architecture and strategies across MSK’s Enterprise Portfolio initiatives. This role includes oversight of enterprise architecture for the Patient Journey and Record Management, Digital Imaging lifecycle (including VNA storage, PACS systems, and de-identification for research), and ensuring alignment with enterprise goals.

The role will collaborate closely with Clinical and Research teams to create and maintain architecture roadmaps. This will involve providing expertise in interoperability standards like HL7 and FHIR to enable seamless data flow, improve clinical outcomes, and accelerate research. The Architect will drive the development of scalable, secure, and innovative solutions while fostering cross-functional alignment and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Role Overview:

• Strategic Architecture Leadership:
  Develop and manage technology roadmaps that align with MSK’s long-term objectives.
• Align enterprise architecture strategies with MSK’s objectives, particularly in healthcare digital imaging and alignment with research requirements.
• Lead architecture initiatives supporting the patient journey, ensuring scalability.
• Drive adoption of architecture recommendations and create architecture solutions at various levels including enterprise and agile release train.

• Digital Imaging Lifecycle and Compliance:
  Responsible for delivering comprehensive architecture and overseeing implementation of PACS, VNAs, and DICOM standards.
• Ensure robust solutions for de-identification of imaging data for research while adhering to HIPAA and GDPR compliance.
• Define and maintain non-functional requirements (NFRs) for imaging and clinical systems.

• Portfolio Architecture and Governance:
  Lead the architecture runway for large-scale for the portfolio, ensuring technical foundations support implementation.
• Collaborate with Release Train Engineers (RTEs) to document technical debt and ensure it is addressed within the backlog.
• Establish governance models to guide technology decisions and ensure alignment with enterprise goals.

• Reference Architectures and Design:
  Create and maintain reference architectures for core platforms, focusing on scalability, performance, and security.
• Define non-functional requirements (NFRs) in collaboration with business stakeholders, product owners, and design teams.

Key Qualifications:

• 8+ years in enterprise or solution architecture roles, with a focus on architecture strategy, solution architecture, design principles and methodologies, particularly within healthcare or related industries.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale architectural initiatives particularly Clinical Workflows, Patient Engagement and Digital Imaging will be preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of architectural frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, SAFe, Federal EA) and relevant modeling tools.
• Expertise in cloud computing (AWS, Azure), microservices, data platforms, security and privacy best practices, DevOps, and AI/ML integration.
• Skilled in healthcare digital imaging domain, especially with DICOM, VNA and PACS technologies.
• Experience with healthcare interoperability standards like HL7, FHIR and regulatory compliance.

Additional Information:

• Schedule: Hybrid, flexibility to be onsite 2 times a week.
• Location: 633 Third Avenue, NY.
• Reporting to: Sr Director, Architecture.

Salary Range: $160,700 - $265,200

Closing:
MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.