Cloud Architect - Healthcare Data Governance

Role Overview

Cloud Architect focused on Healthcare Data Governance for a direct client C2C contract role (4+ months, extendable). Remote work is available, with domestic travel for up to 3 client site visits (expenses paid) and AI-enabled metadata automation as part of the platform design.

Responsibilities

• Design Microsoft Purview multi-cloud architecture across Azure, AWS, and Snowflake
• Define collection hierarchy and implement a domain-based RBAC access control model
• Create healthcare-compliant taxonomy and classification schemes
• Architect AI accelerators using Azure OpenAI for automated metadata tagging and extraction
• Design end-to-end data lineage architecture (medallion: Bronze–Silver–Gold)
• Define and maintain governance policies for privacy, security, and interoperability
• Identify compliance risks in data handling and propose mitigation strategies
• Lead technical workshops and present architecture to CTO/CDO executives
• Guide implementation teams (Purview Engineers, AI Engineers, Security Lead) on complex integrations

Requirements (Must-have)

• 10+ years cloud architecture experience (primarily Azure)
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Purview Data Map, Information Protection, and DLP
• Hands-on Microsoft Purview experience within the last 18 months
• Experience with data lineage architecture and Apache Atlas APIs
• Strong healthcare/compliance background, including healthcare data standards
• Experience implementing data governance models in healthcare organizations
• Ability to protect PHI/PII in cloud environments
• C-level communication skills and ability to lead teams remotely (US + India)
• Strong documentation and architecture diagramming
• Experience with AI/GenAI platforms (e.g., Azure OpenAI, LangChain, MS Copilot Studio) for metadata automation and intelligent data classification
• Availability for at least 3 onsite trips during the project

Nice-to-haves

• Azure OpenAI, Azure Functions, Application Insights
• Healthcare/life sciences industry background
• Azure Document Intelligence experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)