Senior Lead Cloud Architect

This position involves leading the design, implementation, and delivery of cloud architecture solutions for a major modernization initiative within a federal healthcare agency. The role requires overseeing cloud infrastructure development on AWS, ensuring compliance with security and performance standards, and guiding technical teams through complex system integration. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in deploying proof-of-concept environments and supporting enterprise-level cloud transformations.

• Lead the architecture design and delivery of cloud solutions for proof-of-concept phases, including deployment and validation of cloud environments on AWS.
• Develop cloud architecture specifications supporting validation activities and system integration targets.
• Design, implement, and optimize cloud infrastructure leveraging AWS best practices and frameworks.
• Manage provisioning, configuration, and operational readiness of cloud environments to meet security, scalability, resiliency, and performance standards.
• Collaborate with application, data, security teams, and stakeholders to facilitate legacy component integration into cloud environments.
• Oversee technical delivery, including task planning, risk management, and coordination across cross-disciplinary teams.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and architectural guidance throughout project execution.
• Produce architectural diagrams, design documents, and implementation plans aligned with enterprise standards.
• Support compliance efforts related to security, federal mandates, and cloud security requirements.
• Assist in evaluating new cloud services and modernization strategies to improve cloud infrastructure and automation.

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; 10 years with MS/MA.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering solutions on AWS, including use of the AWS Well Architected Framework.
• Proven ability to migrate and optimize applications or platforms within AWS environments, including legacy system integration.
• Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure provisioning, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Cloud Formation).
• Strong background in cloud security, identity management, networking, encryption, and performance optimization in AWS.
• Experience leading large-scale cloud modernization efforts within federal or regulated environments.
• Effective communication skills with technical teams, leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional) or equivalent certification.
• Experience supporting federal healthcare programs, CMS AWS environments, or healthcare data workflows.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements such as HIPAA.
• Experience in POC development, architecture validation, and performance benchmarking for cloud solutions.
• Background in enterprise modernization projects involving legacy-to-cloud transitions.
• Ability to develop architectural documentation and participate in governance or architecture review boards.

Publishing Pay Range: $70.00 - $74.00 Hourly. This is a fully remote role and can be performed from an approved location.

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• Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and Health Joy concierge services.
• Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans.
• Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program,…