Senior Lead Cloud Architect

GDH; Hampton (VA); Remote; USD 96,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

GDH is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to lead the design, implementation, and delivery of cloud architecture solutions for a major modernization initiative. You will oversee AWS infrastructure development, ensure security and performance standards, and guide teams through complex system integration.

The role involves deploying proof-of-concept environments and supporting enterprise-scale cloud transformations, with a focus on legacy-to-cloud migrations and governance in a federal

Qualifications

• 12+ years with BS/BA; 10+ years with MS/MA.
• Experience delivering solutions on AWS with the Well Architected Framework.
• Migrating and optimizing applications in AWS with legacy integration.
• Hands-on provisioning of cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, containers, and IaC.
• Strong cloud security, identity management, networking, encryption, and performance optimization in AWS.
• Experience leading large-scale cloud modernization in federal or regulated environments.
• Effective communication with technical teams, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture design and delivery of cloud solutions for proof-of-concept phases on AWS.
• Develop cloud architecture specs to support validation and system integration targets.
• Design and optimize cloud infrastructure using AWS best practices.
• Manage provisioning, configuration, and readiness of cloud environments for security, scalability, resiliency, and performance.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate legacy components into cloud environments.
• Oversee technical delivery, planning, risk management, and cross-team coordination.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance throughout the project.
• Produce architectural diagrams, design docs, and implementation plans aligned with standards.
• Support security, federal mandates, and cloud security compliance.
• Evaluate new cloud services and modernization strategies.

Skills

AWS design

Well Architected Framework

Migration & optimization

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as Code

Cloud security

Identity management

Networking

Encryption

Leadership & communication

Agile

Education

BS/BA

MS/MA

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Role Summary

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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, CloudFormation).
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.