Solutions Architect

Lead / Delivery Lead Cloud ArchitectThe Lead / Delivery Lead Cloud Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and delivering cloud architecture solutions that support large-scale modernization initiatives. This role leads the deployment and optimization of AWS cloud environments with a focus on security, scalability, resiliency, performance, and operational readiness. The position provides technical leadership, strategic planning, and architectural guidance across multidisciplinary teams to achieve modernization objectives.ResponsibilitiesLead the design and delivery of cloud architecture solutions, including deploying and validating AWS cloud environments for proof-of-concept and modernization initiatives.Develop cloud architecture specifications that support technical validation, data processing, and system integration objectives.Design, optimize, and implement cloud infrastructure using AWS architectural best practices and the AWS Well-Architected Framework.Manage the provisioning, configuration, and operational readiness of cloud environments to meet security, scalability, resiliency, and performance requirements.Collaborate with application, data, security, infrastructure, and other technical teams to integrate legacy components into modern cloud environments.Lead technical delivery activities, including task planning, dependency management, risk identification, issue resolution, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams.Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and architectural guidance throughout project execution.Develop architectural diagrams, design documentation, technical specifications, and implementation plans aligned with established enterprise standards.Support security and compliance activities, including security plans, control documentation, and applicable cloud security requirements.Evaluate emerging cloud services, automation opportunities, and modernization strategies to support continuous improvement.QualificationsBachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, master's degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.Demonstrated experience architecting and delivering solutions on AWS, including experience applying 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 technologies such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.Demonstrated experience leading large-scale cloud delivery teams or modernization initiatives within regulated or complex enterprise environments.Strong knowledge of cloud security, identity and access management, networking, encryption, resiliency, and performance engineering within AWS environments.Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, leadership, and external partners.Familiarity with Agile methodologies and modern software delivery practices.Ability to obtain and maintain the required Public Trust determination.Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.Publishing Pay Range: $43.00 – $47.00 HourlyThis position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.