Date Posted:

2024-12-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

Florida - Remote

WHY JOIN FCS

At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS

Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence.  With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network.  Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care.  We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.

Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.

Come join us today!

Job Description Summary

The Senior Azure Cloud Architect will be accountable to manage the people, processes, and technologies used to provide enterprise cloud infrastructure to all staff at Florida Cancer Specialists and Research Institute.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive cloud infrastructure roadmap aligned with business goals and objectives, including the management of data center facilities.Lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers and data center technicians, providing guidance on architecture design, best practices, and technical direction.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize performance, cost-effectiveness, and operational efficiency of our cloud environments and data center operations.Establish and enforce security policies and compliance standards to protect sensitive data and mitigate risks in both cloud-based and physical environments.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the development, deployment, and operation of cloud-based applications and services, as well as the maintenance of on-premises infrastructure.Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage in cloud infrastructure and data center management.Designing and documenting detailed Azure architectures utilizing services like compute, storage, networking, databases, and application services. Leading the implementation of Azure solutions according to the designed architectureConfiguring and managing Azure resources, including virtual machines, storage accounts, and network componentsAutomating deployments using Azure DevOps pipelines and infrastructure as code (IaC) practicesAssisting in the migration of on-premises applications to Azure, including assessment, planning, and execution

Key Result Areas

Function as an IT Infrastructure liaison for interdepartmental communication.Implement, develop and maintain: SOP, policies and standards.Support personal and professional growth of the infrastructure team under your leadership.

Position Qualifications/Requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or relevant certifications/experience in Information technology or related field Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly preferred.

Previous Experience:

Ten (10) years multi-site healthcare related IT experience with increasing responsibilityA minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud engineering or related roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership positionFamiliar with HIPAA and HITRust Security guidelinesStrong background in Azure Cloud required.Deep understanding of Azure cloud architecture principles, networking concepts, Data Platforms, MS Fabric and security best practices, as well as physical infrastructure managementFamiliar with Cloud Data Platforms Snowflake, Databricks, DataVerse. Azure SQL Server.Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse group of technical professionals.Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skillsStrategic mindset with the ability to think creatively and drive innovation in cloud infrastructure and data center solutions.CI\CD and Infrastructure as Code ExperienceExperience with PMBOK, Agile and/or Scrum methodologies, certifications preferred.Comfortable challenging the status-quo in an efficient, & constructive mannerComfortable in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities.Enthusiastic about building a team culture of innovation, automation & planful execution.Ability to effectively communicate complex IT concepts simplistically.Ability to work in a dynamic environment.Strong financial acumen and cost management skills.

Core Capabilities:

Analysis & Critical Thinking: Critical thinking skills including solid problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management and organizational skills. Must be detailed oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment.Interpersonal Effectiveness: Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness. Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters.Communication Skills: Good command of the English language. Second language is an asset but not required. Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation) is an active listener, and effectively provides balanced feedback.Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: Strong customer focus. Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness and operational excellence through best practices, strong business and political acumen, collaboration and partnerships, as well as a positive employee, physician and community relations.

Self-Management:

Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, and professional development. Self-motivated and self-starter with ability to work independently with limited supervision.Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites.Leadership and Mentoring: Effectively lead and facilitate group discussions, coach, mentor, motivate, and engage others to align to a common goal. Ability to effectively lead projects from inception through implementation and assessment.Human Resources Management: Effectively hire, coach and support staff develop, as applicable, as well as manage resources, performance and employee relations, and supervise within established policies, procedures and legislation.

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SCREENINGS – Background, drug, and nicotine screens

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening.  Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption. In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing.

EEOC

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS, please email FCS Recruitment (Recruiter@FLCancer.com) for further assistance. Please note this email address is intended to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.