Healthcare Technology Consulting - Associate Director - Cloud Solution Architect

Client and Advisory Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to healthcare client executives, leading cloud architecture decisions and aligning solutions to clinical, operational, and regulatory priorities
• Lead and mentor team members, providing technical direction, quality oversight, and career development support
• Partner with Directors and Partners to support proposal development, solution shaping, and client presentations for cloud and digital transformation efforts

Core Competencies

• Strategic problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work independently and lead multiple architecture initiatives
• Leadership and team development
• Adaptability in fast-paced consulting environments

What You Will Need:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required (Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred)

Experience

• 5+ years of experience architecting Azure and/or AWS solutions in a healthcare environment
• Experience designing secure, compliant cloud architectures for sensitive healthcare data
• Experience supporting hybrid or multi-cloud environments
• Experience in a consulting, advisory, or client-facing role, ideally engaging directly with executive and senior-level stakeholders

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Azure services including VMs, Entra ID, Azure SQL, Blob Storage, AKS, Networking, Monitor, and Key Vault
• Proficiency in AWS services including EC2, IAM, RDS, S3, EKS, VPC, Load Balancing, CloudWatch, KMS, and Route 53
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations and interoperability standards (HIPAA, HITRUST, HL7, FHIR)
• Experience with automation and IaC tools such as PowerShell, Terraform, ARM, Bicep, or CloudFormation

Travel Requirements

• Travel up to 50% based on client and project needs

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert and/or AWS Solutions Architect – Professional certification
• Experience supporting major EHR platforms (Epic, Cerner/Oracle Health)
• Experience with healthcare compliance assessments or security audits

The annual salary range for this position is $135,000.00-$225,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

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