This is a remote position in which we are able to employ in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, or WisconsinJOB SUMMARY/PURPOSEResponsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud-based infrastructure solutions within Microsoft Azure. This role focuses on architecting scalable, secure, and resilient Azure environments that align with Samaritan Health Services’ business and clinical objectives. The Azure Architect leads efforts in cloud migration, hybrid integration, and automation using Azure-native services, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and internal governance. Collaborates across teams to define cloud strategy, develop infrastructure-as-code templates, and implement best practices for identity, security, networking, and cost management in Azure. Serves as a subject matter expert in Azure technologies and contributes to the enterprise technology roadmap while supporting incident, request, and change management processes in accordance with ITIL standards.DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONInformation Services is committed to providing leadership, support, and coordination of technology at Samaritan Health Services. The IS Infrastructure department provides a robust, agile, and secure IT Infrastructure that supports SHS business objectives. The infrastructure includes, but is not limited to the following services: data network, voice, Windows and Linux server, data center, centralized endpoint management, enterprise operations and automation.EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree (preferably in a related field) or equivalent experience required.Eight (8) years experience in systems administration or engineering (relevant to position) required.Industry recognized, current and relevant certification required within one (1) year of hire.Experience with TCP/IP, DHCP, IPAM, DNS/WINS and related network services and protocols required.Experience in technical writing and the creation of associated architecture diagrams (artifacts) required.Technical project management experience preferred.Experience in a healthcare environment preferred.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIESProblem Solving: Ability to identify complex problems, involve key parties, gather pertinent data and consider various options in the decision making process. Skilled at applying problem solving skills in a logical, systematic way to resolve issues.Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively to be productive in prioritizing, scheduling and planning work day to meet customer needs. Ability to juggle different work activities and shift attention from one task to another without losing sight of details and timelines.Conflict Resolution: Ability to influence others to build consensus and gain cooperation. Ability to negotiate disagreements in a positive and constructive manner while considering the contribution of other team members in order to reach a mutually acceptable solution.Communication: Skilled at sharing information in an appropriate and timely manner showing mutual respect and genuinely soliciting the feedback of others. Ability to effectively tailor communications to various audiences including peers, customers and leadership.Leadership: Skilled at creating a positive environment where the team can be successful. Ability to train and successfully mentor less experienced and junior team members to increase the effectiveness of the overall team.Work Management: Ability to set attainable team goals at the appropriate level which are based on the overall mission or purpose and, working independently and coordinating with others, successfully complete those goals. Ability to plan, document, coordinate, and sequence tasks to effectively complete committed deliverables.PHYSICAL DEMANDSRarely (1 - 10% of the time)Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time)Frequently (34 - 66% of the time)Continually (67 – 100% of the time)CLIMB - STAIRSLIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 LbsLIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 LbsLIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 LbsCARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 poundsPUSH (0-20 pounds force)PULL (0-20 pounds force)STANDWALK - LEVEL SURFACEROTATE TRUNK StandingREACH - UpwardSITROTATE TRUNK SittingREACH - ForwardMANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wristsFINGER DEXTERITYPINCH FingersGRASP Hand/FistNone specified
