Department Name:

Digital Transform-Intelligence

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Information Technology

As a Senior Enterprise Architect focused on AI, you will lead the strategic vision and technical roadmap for AI initiatives across Banner Health's enterprise. Your day-to-day will involve collaborating with technology executives and clinical leaders to identify transformative AI opportunities, designing scalable architecture frameworks that balance innovation with security and compliance, and mentoring cross-functional teams on AI best practices. You'll evaluate emerging technologies like generative AI and machine learning models, establish governance frameworks for responsible AI deployment, and translate complex technical concepts into compelling business cases. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of enterprise architecture experience, 3-5 years of hands-on AI/ML implementation, strong healthcare industry knowledge (HIPAA compliance preferred), and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels while driving measurable business value through AI innovation. This is a remote position and candidates only residing in the following states will be considered: AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV & WY.

Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options, so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position leads enterprise-scale solution design, ensuring technology strategies align with Banner Health’s mission to deliver safe, efficient, an innovative healthcare services. This role drives the adoption of AI-enabled care models, advanced cloud architectures, and secure, compliant integration of healthcare systems. Mentors junior staff, influences, strategic decisions, and ensures delivery of solutions that enhance patient outcomes and operational performance.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Lead the design of complex, multi-domain healthcare solutions using Azure, AWS, and hybrid architectures.

2. Architect AI/ML-enabled applications for predictive analytics, clinical decision support, and operational efficiency.

3. Define and enforce architecture governance, ensuring adherence to HIPPAA, HITECH, PCI, NIS 800-53, and internal security standards.

4. Develop cloud adoption roadmaps, including Azure Landing Zones or AWS Landing Zones, hybrid connectivity, and more.

5. Evaluate and select vendor solutions, balancing innovation, cost, compliance, and operational readiness.

6. In collaboration with Enterprise Architects, create and maintain architectural artifacts, archetypes, reference architectures, and capability roadmaps for enterprise consumption and integration to the Enterprise Architecture roadmap.

7. Provide thought leadership in AI ethics, data governance, and healthcare-specific deployment strategies.

8. Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, executives, clinicians, and IT Leaders to align technology with business goals.

9. Relentless focus on delivering outcomes and value to our business in partnership with Senior Leadership, stakeholders, and vendor partners to develop architectures, strategies, and guidance in support of strategic initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience. Must have 10 years of progressive IT experience in development, infrastructure, or systems analysis, and 4+ years of solution or enterprise architecture.

Must obtain one or more of the following certifications within one year of hire: Microsoft Certified Azure Solution Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solution Architect Professional, Google Professional Cloud Architect, TOGAF Certified Architect, or ITIL Intermediate.

Must have proven experience in cloud-based healthcare solutions, including AI/ML deployments. Strong understanding of healthcare compliance, interoperability, and security.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of experience in healthcare or a regulated industry

5+ years of experience designing solutions utilizing AI components

Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Proven mentorship of junior architects or engineers

The following certifications: Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert, AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialty, Salesforce Certified Technical Architect

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Estimated Pay Range:

$65.70 - $109.50 / hour Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.

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