Senior Lead Cloud Architect

Gdh Consulting, Inc.; Maryland; Remote; USD 96,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Employee referral program

Wellbeats membership

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

GDH is seeking a seasoned Cloud Architect to lead design and delivery of AWS-based cloud solutions for a federal healthcare modernization effort. You will guide teams through proof-of-concept deployments, architecture validation, and legacy-to-cloud integration while ensuring security and performance standards.

The role requires deep AWS expertise, strong communication with stakeholders, and experience with Agile environments; U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust is required.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in IT with BS/BA; 10+ years with MS/MA.
• Experience designing/delivering AWS solutions with Well-Architected framework.
• Migration/optimization of applications within AWS, including legacy integration.
• Hands-on with cloud infra provisioning, CI/CD, containers, and IaC.
• Strong AWS security, identity, networking, encryption, and performance skills.
• Experience leading large-scale cloud modernization in federal/regulatory environments.
• Effective communication with technical teams, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture design and delivery of cloud solutions for proof-of-concept phases on AWS.
• Develop cloud architecture specifications supporting validation and integration targets.
• Design, implement, and optimize cloud infra using AWS best practices.
• Manage provisioning, configuration, and readiness to meet security and performance standards.
• Collaborate with application, data, security teams for legacy-to-cloud integration.
• Oversee delivery, including planning, risk management, and cross-team coordination.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance throughout the project.
• Produce diagrams, designs, and implementation plans aligned with standards.
• Support security, federal mandates, and cloud security compliance efforts.
• Evaluate new cloud services and modernization strategies for automation.

Skills

AWS architecture

Cloud security

CI/CD pipelines

Terraform

Containerization

Education

BS/BA in related field

MS/MA in related field

Tools

CloudFormation

Terraform

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.

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.

Pay

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

About GDH

At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs. Who We Are: GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

• Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy 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, and more!

For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH's website under the tab for candidates.

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