MMIS Enterprise Architect - Cloud & Compliance

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise/Solution Architect with strong MMIS/Medicaid, AWS Cloud, security, compliance, and quality management expertise. The architect will lead the design and modernization of secure, scalable, and compliant Medicaid systems while aligning solutions with CMS MITA, HIPAA, and MARS-E requirements., * Lead MMIS solution architecture, modernization, and cloud transformation initiatives.

• Develop AWS cloud migration strategies focused on scalability, reliability, security, and cost optimization.
• Design AWS infrastructure using CloudFormation, Terraform, and AWS CDK.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines and automate cloud deployments.
• Monitor and optimize AWS environments using CloudWatch and Trusted Advisor.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, MARS-E, CMS MITA, and state/federal healthcare requirements.
• Implement AWS security controls including IAM, VPC, KMS, encryption, MFA, CloudTrail, and SIEM.
• Lead security audits, vulnerability remediation, incident response, and compliance reporting.
• Establish quality assurance processes, performance audits, and continuous improvement practices.
• Create architecture diagrams, technical specifications, compliance documentation, and operational playbooks.
• Lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with state agencies, vendors, and technical stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Health Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of enterprise, solution, or cloud architecture experience.
• Direct MMIS/Medicaid experience - Required.
• 3+ years of hands-on AWS experience in enterprise environments.
• Strong healthcare IT security and compliance experience.
• Strong understanding of HIPAA, MARS-E, and CMS MITA.
• Experience with quality management processes and standards such as ISO 9000.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills.

Technical Skills:

• AWS: EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, API Gateway, CloudFormation, Terraform, CDK.
• Security: IAM, VPC, KMS, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, SIEM, MFA, encryption.
• DevOps: Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Ansible, Git, CI/CD.
• Architecture: ArchiMate, TOGAF.
• Tools: Jira, Confluence, SharePoint.

Preferred Certifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate/Professional.
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer.
• CISSP or CISM.
• ISO/Six Sigma or other Quality Management certification.

Preferred Experience:

• Medicaid/MMIS business processes.
• AWS cloud migration and modernization.
• Enterprise integration and automation.
• Performance optimization.
• Healthcare regulatory compliance.
• Cross-functional technical leadership.

Must-Have: MMIS/Medicaid + AWS Architecture + HIPAA/MARS-E + CMS MITA + Enterprise Architecture + Cloud Security/Compliance. The posting now emphasizes MMIS/Medicaid, AWS architecture, and healthcare compliance, while making CMS MITA, MARS-E, and quality-management experience explicit screening requirements strengthens candidate alignment.