Senior Lead Cloud Architect / Delivery Lead

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Lead Cloud Architect to drive the design, deployment, and delivery of a CMS modernization POC in the AWS cloud. You will lead cross-functional teams to validate system integration and claims matching objectives while ensuring security and performance.

Responsibilities include guiding architectural delivery, creating design artifacts, and aligning with CMS standards. The ideal candidate has extensive AWS experience, cloud security expertise, and proven leadership in

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in AWS cloud architecture and delivery.
• Experience designing, optimizing, and migrating apps to AWS with legacy integrations.
• Hands-on with cloud provisioning, CI/CD, containers, and IaC tools.
• Experience leading cloud delivery teams in federal or regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, IAM, networking, encryption, and performance.
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in Agile environments.
• U.S. Citizenship or Green Card; ability to obtain Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and delivery of cloud architecture solutions for CMS modernization.
• Architect, deploy, and validate POC cloud environments on CMS AWS.
• Develop architecture specs supporting POC validation and 95% claims match targets.
• Design and optimize infrastructure using AWS best practices and Well-Architected Framework.
• Ensure security, scalability, resiliency, and performance per CMS requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and CMS stakeholders for integration.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and architectural guidance during POC.
• Produce architectures and design docs aligned with CMS standards.

Skills

AWS Architecture

AWS Migration & Modernization

CI/CD & IaC

Cloud Security & IAM

Agile Methodologies

Leadership & Communication

Education

BS/BA degree

High school diploma with equivalent experience

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS Well-Architected Framework

Job description

Senior Lead Cloud Architect / Delivery Lead

Job Locations: US

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Lead / Delivery Lead Cloud Architect to join our team of qualified, diverse professionals. The ideal candidate will lead the design, implementation, and delivery of cloud architecture solutions that support a major modernization initiative within the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This role is responsible for architecting and deploying the ProofofConcept (POC) cloud environment on CMS AWS, ensuring compliance with CMS security and performance requirements, and guiding the technical execution needed to validate system integration and claimsmatching objectives. The Cloud Architect Lead / Delivery Lead will play a pivotal role in driving successful modernization outcomes by integrating legacy components into a scalable cloud ecosystem and providing expert leadership across technical delivery teams.

• Leading the cloud architecture design and delivery for the POC phase, deploying and validating a parallel Facets environment on CMS AWS.
• Developing cloud architecture specifications that support POC validation activities, including the 95% claims match rate target and Tier 1 integration demonstrations.
• Designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud infrastructure using AWS best practices and the AWS WellArchitected Framework.
• Managing provisioning, configuration, and operational readiness of environments to ensure security, scalability, resiliency, and performance meet CMS AWS requirements.
• Collaborating with application teams, data teams, security, and CMS stakeholders to support integration of legacy components into the modernized environment.
• Overseeing technical delivery, including task planning, issues/risk management, and coordination across multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Providing technical leadership, mentorship, and architectural guidance throughout the POC execution.
• Producing architectural artifacts, diagrams, design documents, and cloud implementation plans aligned with CMS standards and enterprise architecture guidance.
• Supporting compliance activities including security plans, control documentation, authorization support, and adherence to federal and CMS cloud security requirements.
• Driving continuous improvement by evaluating new cloud services, automation opportunities, and modernization strategies appropriate to CMS AWS environments.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; 12 years with a high school diploma.
• Demonstrated experience architecting and delivering solutions on AWS, including use of the AWS WellArchitected Framework.
• Experience designing, optimizing, and migrating applications or platforms to AWS, including integration with legacy systems.
• Handson experience with cloud infrastructure provisioning, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and infrastructureascode (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.).
• Experience leading cloud delivery teams or largescale modernization efforts within federal or regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, identity/access management, networking, encryption, and performance engineering in AWS.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders, including leadership and external partners.
• Knowledge and experience working in Agile environments.
• U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional) or similar cloud certification.
• Experience supporting CMS programs, CMS AWS environments, or federal healthcare initiatives.
• Experience working with Facets, claims systems, or healthcare data workflows.
• Experience designing robust IAM (Identity and Access Management), data encryption, and regulatory frameworks from the ground up.
• Prior experience in POC development, architecture validation, and performance benchmarking for cloud environments.
• Understanding of healthcare regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA).
• Familiarity with enterprise modernization initiatives involving legacytocloud transitions.
• Experience developing architectural documentation and participating in technical governance or architecture review boards.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.