AWS Cloud Architect Lead — POC Modernization & Delivery

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an AWS Cloud Computing Lead Associate to design, implement, and deliver cloud architecture solutions for a CMS modernization effort on AWS. You will guide a POC, align with CMS security requirements, and mentor delivery teams across disciplines.

The role emphasizes architecture leadership, compliance with federal standards, and collaboration with stakeholders to validate system integration and claims matching objectives.

Qualifications

• 5 years with BS/BA; or 9 years with a high school diploma.
• Experience architecting and delivering AWS solutions with Well-Architected Framework.
• Experience migrating applications to AWS and integrating with legacy systems.
• Hands-on provisioning of cloud infra, CI/CD, containers, and IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Experience leading cloud delivery teams in federal or regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security, IAM, networking, encryption, and performance engineering in AWS.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Agile environments.
• U.S. Citizenship or Green Card; ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud architecture design and delivery for the CMS AWS POC phase.
• Deploy and validate a parallel Facets environment on CMS AWS.
• Develop cloud architecture specs to support POC validation and 95% claims match targets.
• Design and optimize cloud infra using AWS best practices and Well-Architected framework.
• Manage provisioning, configuration, and operational readiness to meet CMS AWS requirements.
• Coordinate with application, data, security, and CMS teams for legacy integration.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance throughout POC execution.

Skills

AWS architecture

Cloud security

Agile environment

Stakeholder communication

Public Trust eligibility

Education

BS/BA degree

High school diploma

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Peraton is seeking an AWS Cloud Computing Lead Associate to design, implement, and deliver cloud architecture solutions for a CMS modernization effort on AWS. You will guide a POC, align with CMS security requirements, and mentor delivery teams across disciplines.

The role emphasizes architecture leadership, compliance with federal standards, and collaboration with stakeholders to validate system integration and claims matching objectives.