Senior Principal IT Enterprise Architect – Infrastructure, Security

Medtronic

. Establish and govern enterprise standards, patterns, guidelines, and best practices with the Enterprise Architecture team .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $156,000 - $234,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Enterprise Architecture, including the development of technology capability models, cloud security architectures, and data governance frameworks. Proven ability to align business and solution architecture with strategic technology opportunities while fostering collaboration and innovation.

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Enterprise ArchitectureCloud Security ArchitectureData ArchitectureTOGAF CertificationSAFe/Scaled Agile

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Hard Skills

Data ModelingInformation ArchitectureCloud-Based SolutionsAPI StrategiesMicroservicesDevSecOpsArchitecture DocumentationTechnical Risk AssessmentValue-Stream RoadmapsIntegration Planning

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationDecision-MakingResults-Orientation

Tools & Technologies

AzureAWSKubernetesKafkaCI/CDEPMO ToolsAPQCFHIRHL7 v2+DICOM

Certifications & Qualifications

TOGAFITILCOBIT

Industry Keywords

Medical Device IndustryRegulated IndustryNISTISO 27001SOC 2HIPAAFedRAMP

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudERPKafkaKubernetesMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and govern enterprise standards, patterns, guidelines, and best practices with the Enterprise Architecture team
Assess the technology portfolio to identify gaps and guide modernization and capability maturation
Develop technology capability models and roadmaps aligned with business priorities
Identify opportunities and risks across the value-stream ecosystem and help shape platform strategy
Assess IT solutions, identify technical risks, and provide strategic architectural guidance
Guide design decisions enabling a resilient, scalable, and sustainable technology landscape
Represent Global Architecture in reviews of new initiatives, component viability, and key design decisions
Support teams engaging with the Architecture Review Board and IT governance forums
Participate in architecture reviews and reinforce enterprise standards and alignment
Ensure architecture documentation and technical risk reviews are completed and maintained
Align business and solution architecture across design, implementation, and enhancements
Consult with technology teams to align systems and infrastructure with enterprise architecture strategy
Develop value-stream roadmaps, assess capabilities and gaps, define maturation plans, and support portfolio rationalization
Evaluate industry and market trends and conduct impact analyses for transformation initiatives
Support solution selection and system integrator evaluations
Partner with Enterprise Portfolio Management to align architecture plans with delivery priorities
Communicate architectural direction, outcomes, and progress to senior leadership
Design architectures for connected devices, edge computing, mobile applications, and A2A/B2B integrations
Develop cloud security architectures, migration strategies, automated security controls, guardrails, and compliance scans
Ensure cloud infrastructures adhere to applicable regulations and security frameworks
Define enterprise data architecture and governance frameworks incorporating clinical data standards and real-world data patterns
Lead interoperability and API strategies using FHIR, HL7 v2+, DICOM, OMOP, and secure partner data exchange frameworks
Lead technical due diligence and integration planning for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
Develop solution roadmaps using SAFe/Scaled Agile, business capability models, APQC, EPMO tools, and process-mining insights
Apply expertise in Azure, AWS, Kubernetes, microservices, Kafka, data pipelines, and DevSecOps
Partner with business and IT leaders on strategic technology opportunities
Mentor team members and support innovation, demand management, and portfolio processes
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, globally connected team environment and model Medtronic values

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
10+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 8+ years of experience with an advanced degree
U.S. work authorization requirements apply; unrestricted U.S. work authorization is required for roles below Principal level
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required
5+ years of experience aligned to a relevant architecture discipline preferred
5+ years working with data architecture, data modeling, and data management preferred
3+ years of experience with Enterprise-class architecture concepts preferred
3+ years of experience in information architecture, or 5+ years as a data analyst, business intelligence analyst, or equivalent preferred
2+ years of experience with data architecture of cloud-based solutions in an enterprise environment preferred
3+ years of experience working with large enterprise ERP data models preferred
3+ years of experience in business capability, process, technology, and data modeling preferred
Knowledge of user experience modeling, information design, and concept generation preferred
Certifications in TOGAF, ITIL, COBIT, or similar frameworks preferred
Strong business acumen, decision-making, influence, leadership, teamwork, communication, presentation, and results-orientation skills preferred
Ability to collaborate with employees, leaders, clients, and vendors preferred
Demonstrated ability to work in a global, virtual organization preferred
Technology depth and credibility with technical staff preferred
Work experience in the medical device industry or another regulated industry preferred
Ability to mentor and develop business, architecture, and technical resources preferred
Ability to work independently and cooperatively preferred
Past internal experience in the value streams is a large plus
Ability to use Azure, AWS, Kubernetes, microservices, Kafka, CI/CD, and DevSecOps practices
Knowledge of cloud security architectures, cloud-native services, enterprise migration strategies, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, and FedRAMP
Knowledge of FHIR, HL7 v2+, DICOM, OMOP, webMethods or comparable integration platforms, SAFe/Scaled Agile, APQC, and EPMO tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and flexible benefits package
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps global well-being program
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Short-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement
Capital Accumulation Plan for Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums
Paid sick time for temporary employees, as required by applicable state law