Responsibilities:
Cloud Architect Lead / Delivery Lead responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to:
• Leading the cloud architecture design and delivery for the POC phase, deploying and validating a parallel Facets environment on Client 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 Well Architected Framework.
• Managing provisioning, configuration, and operational readiness of environments to ensure security, scalability, resiliency, and performance meet Client AWS requirements.
• Collaborating with application teams, data teams, security, and Client stakeholders to support integration of legacy components into the modernized environment.
• Overseeing technical delivery, including task planning, issues/risk management, and coordination across multi disciplinary 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 Client standards and enterprise architecture guidance.
• Supporting compliance activities including security plans, control documentation, authorization support, and adherence to federal and Client cloud security requirements.
• Driving continuous improvement by evaluating new cloud services, automation opportunities, and modernization strategies appropriate to Client AWS environments.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; 10 years with MS/MA;
• Demonstrated experience architecting and delivering solutions on AWS, including use of the AWS Well Architected Framework.
• Experience designing, optimizing, and migrating applications or platforms to AWS, including integration with legacy systems.
• Hands on experience with cloud infrastructure provisioning, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.).
• Experience leading cloud delivery teams or large scale 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 non technical stakeholders, including leadership and external partners.
• Knowledge and experience working in Agile environments.
