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We are seeking a Principal Infrastructure Architect to provide direction for NASCO’s infrastructure strategy and play a key role in shaping the future of our technology ecosystem.\nIn this role, you will partner with Architecture, Product Management, Engineering, and Infrastructure teams to assess current capabilities, define improved processes, and develop scalable, secure, resilient, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions. You will lead modernization efforts, help advance both data center and cloud strategies, and identify practical opportunities to leverage automation and AI enabled solutions to improve operational efficiency, reliability, and long-term scalability.\nThis is a unique opportunity to step into an organization that has the capability to power transformation in the healthcare ecosystem and for the role to make a meaningful impact by bringing leadership, innovation, and structure to the infrastructure architecture function. If you are someone who can bring innovative solutions, build effective processes, and translate ideas into practical improvements that strengthen infrastructure and accelerate modernization, we want to hear from you.\nResponsibilities\nDefines and drives the enterprise infrastructure architecture strategy, including current-state assessment and future-state roadmap \nPartners with Architecture and managed service providers to align standards, roadmaps, and execution with business and technology objectives \nLeads infrastructure modernization initiatives (cloud adoption, automation, simplification) to reduce complexity and improve scalability and performance \nEstablishes and matures architecture governance, standards, and reference models to ensure consistency, resiliency, and security across environments \nDrives adoption of observability, reliability, and performance engineering practices to strengthen system health and operational outcomes \nIdentifies and implements opportunities to leverage emerging technologies, AI, and automation to improve efficiency and service delivery \nProvides architectural oversight for major technology investments and decisions, ensuring alignment with cost, risk, scalability, and business value \nServes as a trusted advisor and change leader, influencing cross-functional teams to adopt modern, integrated infrastructure practices\nQualifications\nRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nDeep expertise across enterprise infrastructure domains, including cloud, hybrid, networking, compute, storage, and security \nProven ability to translate strategy into architecture standards, roadmaps, and scalable solutions that improve performance, resiliency, and operational efficiency \nDemonstrated success leading infrastructure modernization initiatives, including cloud adoption, automation, and platform simplification \nStrong experience designing secure, compliant, and resilient architectures, including disaster recovery and business continuity \nExpertise in cloud and hybrid architectures, with a focus on scalability, cost optimization, and reliability \nAbility to establish and mature architecture governance, standards, and operating models aligned to enterprise practices \nExperience driving improvements in observability, reliability, and performance engineering (e.g., monitoring, SLOs, service health) \nHands-on knowledge of automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to enable consistency, scalability, and efficiency \nFamiliarity with emerging technologies (AI/AIOps, intelligent automation) and applying them to infrastructure operations and service improvement \nStrong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to influence technical strategy and align cross-functional stakeholders\nDemonstrated ability to assess current-state environments and drive improvements in scalability, resiliency, and operational effectiveness \nProven ability to influence enterprise-level decisions, technology investments, and strategic priorities through architectural leadership \nPreferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nDeep expertise in cloud and hybrid infrastructure architecture, including strategies that enable scalability, reliability, and long-term operational sustainability \nStrong knowledge of security, networking, and regulatory frameworks to design secure, compliant, and resilient infrastructure solutions \nProficiency in automation, orchestration, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), with familiarity in AIOps and emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency \nExperience applying cost optimization and financial discipline (FinOps) in cloud and infrastructure architecture decision-making \nProven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment, including collaboration with managed service providers and consideration of legacy environments in modernization efforts\nStrong understanding of infrastructure architecture, cloud services, operational processes, and IT Service Management practices\nKnowledge of security, resiliency, disaster recovery, and business continuity principles relevant to infrastructure design and operations\nExperience:\n10 years of progressive experience across infrastructure architecture, cloud architecture, or related technical leadership roles \nProven track record leading enterprise infrastructure modernization initiatives, including cloud adoption, automation, and platform simplification \nExperience developing and executing architecture roadmaps, standards, and future-state strategies aligned to business and technology objectives \nBroad experience across core infrastructure domains (cloud, networking, compute, storage, security, and operations) \nExperience improving reliability, observability, and service performance across complex infrastructure environments \nExperience collaborating across Architecture, Engineering, Security, and external partners (e.g., MSPs) to align delivery and outcomes \nExperience operating in regulated environments, with strong emphasis on security, compliance, and operational resilience \nExperience advancing operational maturity and service management practices across infrastructure organizations\nRequired Training, Certification and Education:\nBachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience\nTechnical certification or equivalent experience in one or more cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud\nDemonstrated ongoing professional development in cloud, automation, security, observability, and emerging infrastructure technologies\nWorking Conditions:\nRemote/Home Office\nMust be able to use equipment at workstation, in an indoor environment, for up to 8 hours daily\nTravel: Occasional overnight travel (up to 20%) by land and/or air for meetings to the office or other areas \nMay be required to work a flexible work schedule, including weekend and evening availability during outages, security incidents, deployment and maintenance-window-oriented events\nBenefits Overview\nAt NASCO, we trust our workforce to be fully remote, working from their home. This benefit offers significant, personalized outcomes for each associate including work/life balance, savings on commuting, work clothing, and increased time to spend on personal activities.\nOur full benefit package is designed to support the physical, mental, and financial health of our associates. We offer:\nPhysical and Mental Health Benefits\nChoice of Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans\nTelehealthcare - for Medical and Behavioral visits\nGenerous PTO with buy/sell options\n9 Company holidays, a floating day off, and a day off for volunteering\nEmployee Assistance Program\nWellness program - earn insurance discounts or credit towards health-related items\nFinancial Health Benefits\n401K Plan with employer matching contributions\nCompany-funded spending/reimbursement accounts to help with out-of-pocket medical expenses\nBonus and Recognition programs\nTuition Assistance\nConsultation with financial planner\nBasic Life & AD&D Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance provided, and Supplemental Term Life Insurance is available\nGroup Discount programs - mobile, technology services, etc., to help you save money\nOther Benefits\nE-Learning - Comprehensive and current library of e-learning and performance support assets, available on demand and at no cost\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other grounds, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. 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