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Solutions Architect

GDHHampton, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 30, 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
$43 - $47/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Hampton, VA, United States
Posted
Yesterday
AWSEncryptionAgileCloudFormationTerraform

Job Description

Role Summary

The Delivery Cloud Architect leads the design, implementation, and delivery of cloud architecture solutions supporting large-scale modernization initiatives. This role architects and deploys AWS cloud environments with a focus on security, scalability, resiliency, performance, and operational readiness. The position provides technical leadership throughout project execution and supports the integration and modernization of legacy systems within cloud-based environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of cloud architecture solutions, including the deployment and validation of AWS cloud environments.
  • Develop cloud architecture specifications to support proof-of-concept activities, system integration, and technical validation.
  • Design, implement, and optimize cloud infrastructure using AWS architectural best practices and frameworks.
  • Manage the provisioning, configuration, and operational readiness of cloud environments to support security, scalability, resiliency, and performance requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams and stakeholders to support the integration and modernization of legacy systems within cloud-based solutions.
  • Lead technical delivery activities, including planning, risk identification, dependency management, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and architectural guidance throughout project execution.
  • Develop architectural diagrams, design documentation, and implementation plans aligned with established enterprise standards.
  • Support compliance and security activities by developing required technical documentation, control plans, and authorization-related materials.
  • Evaluate cloud services, automation opportunities, and modernization strategies to improve performance, reliability, security, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, master’s degree with a minimum of 3 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.
  • Experience supporting or leading large-scale cloud modernization initiatives within regulated or complex enterprise environments.
  • Strong understanding of cloud security, identity and access management, networking, encryption, resiliency, and performance optimization within AWS environments.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • 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.
  • Relevant education, technical training, certifications, or equivalent practical experience.

Publishing Pay Range: $38.00 - $42.00 Hourly

This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.

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