InterSystems is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge cloud solutions that power healthcare and technology innovation worldwide. We are searching for an accomplished Principal Cloud Architect to set the strategic vision for our cloud platforms, lead enterprise-wide architecture initiatives, and mentor a growing community of cloud engineers and architects.
As a Principal Cloud Architect, you will own the end-to-end technical strategy for InterSystems’ cloud portfolio. You will translate complex business goals into future-proof, secure, and compliant cloud architectures, drive adoption of modern practices across multiple product lines, and serve as the trusted technical advisor to senior leadership and key customers. Your influence will span infrastructure, application, data, and security domains, ensuring every solution is scalable, resilient, cost-optimized, and aligned with our corporate objectives.
Key ResponsibilitiesDefine & Govern Cloud Strategy
Establish enterprise cloud architecture standards, reference architectures, and guardrails that enable rapid innovation while ensuring security, compliance, and operational excellence.Architect Mission-Critical Solutions
Design multi-region, multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) deployments that meet stringent availability, performance, and regulatory requirements for healthcare workloads.Technical Leadership & Mentorship
Guide and mentor Senior/Lead Cloud Architects and engineering teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, DevSecOps, and Infrastructure as Code.Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with executives, product owners, security, and operations to align roadmaps, articulate trade-offs, and influence investment decisions.Innovation & Thought Leadership
Evaluate emerging technologies (serverless, AI/ML ops, edge, confidential computing, sustainability) and develop proof-of-concepts that inform product direction.Governance & Risk Management
Own cloud security and compliance architecture for HIPAA, HITRUST, ISO 27001, and SOC 2; drive design reviews, threat modeling, and continuous assurance.Optimization & Cost Management
Implement architectural patterns and FinOps practices that optimize resource utilization and reduce the total cost of ownership.Documentation & Knowledge Sharing
Author architecture blueprints, whitepapers, and presentations for both technical and executive audiences; evangelize best practices across the organization.
10 + years designing and delivering large-scale cloud solutions, with 5 + years in a principal/lead architecture role.
Deep, hands-on expertise with AWS (preferred) and strong working knowledge of Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform.
Demonstrated success in architecting highly available, secure, and compliant systems in regulated industries (healthcare, finance, or similar).
Mastery of cloud networking, container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS/AKS/GKE), CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
Proven ability to influence technical direction at the C-suite level while diving deep with engineering teams.
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and leadership skills; able to simplify complexity for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred) or equivalent professional experience.
One or more expert-level cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect).
Experience with healthcare interoperability standards (FHIR, HL7) and data protection regulations (HIPAA, GDPR).
Strong background in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), chaos engineering, or resilience testing.
Public speaking or authorship in industry forums, conferences, or publications.
Familiarity with advanced security frameworks (Zero Trust, confidential computing, KMS/HSM integrations).
We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. InterSystems is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
InterSystems is providing a current good faith estimate of the anticipated base salary range for this position depending on a variety of factors including experience, education, skills, and performance.
Other compensation may include a discretionary annual variable target incentive.
The company also provides generous employee benefits including:
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Tuition reimbursement
About InterSystems
InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit InterSystems.com.
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What We Do
InterSystems builds the software that makes complex systems work—reliably, securely, and at scale. For more than 45 years, we’ve been the information engine behind some of the world’s most mission-critical applications in healthcare, government, and business.
Our data management, integration, and analytics technologies help organizations connect disparate systems, turn data into insight, and deliver better outcomes. From enabling interoperable healthcare and advancing clinical care, to powering national infrastructure and large-scale enterprise systems, our technology is used every day by millions of people in more than 80 countries.
What sets InterSystems apart is not just what we build, but how we build it. We focus on long-term innovation, deep engineering excellence, and solving hard problems that truly matter. Our teams work closely with customers to tackle real-world challenges—often behind the scenes, but always at the heart of what keeps essential systems running.
If you’re motivated by meaningful work, technical depth, and the opportunity to have a global impact, you’ll find it here.
Why Work With Us
Because we are a profitable, privately-held software company, we place our clients first in everything we do. You’ll work on meaningful, complex problems alongside deeply curious experts in a culture that values learning, ownership, and long-term growth—without the pressure of quarterly Wall Street demands.
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For the first 3 or 6 months (experience and role dependent), we ask our employees to work in the office 5 days a week. After that time, our employees receive 24 work from home Fridays to use at their discretion throughout the year.
