Lead Solution Architect - Telecommunications, Technology and Digital, FT, 08A-4:30P

Responsible for detailed solution architecture and designs, as well as delivery of estimations for BHSF T&D projects. Guides other architects and designers from various disciplines to define the most cost-effective and efficient design. Must excel at planning, communicating and driving architecture, engineering and infrastructure while driving changes that increase technology performance and availability, reduce time to market, new capabilities across the enterprise, decrease complexity and optimize revenue and cost. Strategically analyze current technologies used within the company and determine ways to improve. Guides others in documenting and monitoring requirements needed to institute proposed updates. Leads other Tech and Digital professionals within the company to ensure hardware is available for projects and working properly. Propose and establish framework for necessary contributions from various departments. Account for possible project challenges on constraints including, risks, time, resources and scope. Guide project and product management teams to successfully monitor progress of initiatives. Provide detailed specifications for proposed solutions. Define clear goals for all aspects of a project and manage their proper execution. Estimated salary range for this position is $137846.35 - $179200.26 / year depending on experience., * Masters degree in computer science, Engineering or related field and a minimum of 10 years of experience.

• Lead the planning, architecture, and design of enterprise network, telecommunications, and infrastructure solutions across healthcare facilities.
• Develop technology strategies and roadmaps for campus networks, fiber backbone, and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Architect infrastructure solutions supporting hospital renovations, expansions, new construction, and facility modernization projects.
• Define standards for structured cabling, fiber optic systems, IDF/MDF design, and telecommunications spaces.
• Review and approve infrastructure designs, drawings, and technical specifications prepared by consultants, vendors, and project teams.
• Provide architectural oversight for LAN, WAN, wireless, voice, and data center connectivity solutions.
• Ensure infrastructure designs meet performance, scalability, resiliency, security, and healthcare compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Construction, Network Engineering, and Telecommunications teams throughout project lifecycles.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies related to fiber transport, structured cabling, telecommunications, and network infrastructure modernization.
• Serve as the technical authority for infrastructure standards, ensuring consistency across all renovation, expansion, and capital construction projects.

• Proven project management knowledge and skills.
• Able to guide others in developing IT and cloud infrastructure.
• Current understanding of best practices regarding system security measures.
• Guide others using their experience with software engineering and design architecture.
• Advanced understanding of business analysis techniques and processes.
• Professional experience working with and analyzing computer hardware and software.

Minimum Required Experience: 10 Years

EOE, including disability/vets

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors. What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact - because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in. At Baptist Health, we're committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a "grow our own" philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including: * Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support * Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits * A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs * Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement * And so much more Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.