Cloud Solutions Architect

The Cloud Solutions Architect supports planning, design, governance, implementation, modernization, and operational readiness of cloud, application, infrastructure, integration, data, and platform solutions.

This role translates business, program, security, privacy, integration, reporting, accessibility, and operational requirements into scalable, secure, compliant, cost-effective, and supportable solution designs.

Works closely with IT leadership, program management, business analysis, enterprise teams, vendors, and operational teams to align technology decisions with standards and long-term sustainability., Architecture Strategy & Governance

• Provide technical architecture leadership across initiatives and project activities
• Develop and maintain architecture across cloud, application, infrastructure, integration, data, and platforms
• Apply a reuse-first approach leveraging existing enterprise solutions
• Identify risks, dependencies, duplications, and provide recommendations
• Align architecture decisions with organizational standards and priorities

Cloud & Technical Architecture

• Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions

• Work with AWS services including:

• EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, WAF

• CloudFront, ALB/NLB, CloudTrail, CloudWatch

• Lambda, Fargate, API Gateway, ECS, EKS

Support:

• Cloud networking and environment strategy
• Serverless architecture, containerization, microservices
• Event-driven and service-oriented architecture
• Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD pipelines

Provide architecture guidance for applications, APIs, integrations, and data flow

Review enterprise technologies including:

• Salesforce, MuleSoft, Tableau, Snowflake
• GitHub, Oracle Identity Management
• IBM DataPower, Oracle Service Bus
• Java/J2EE, Tomcat, Apache, Spring

Data & Integration

• Evaluate data flows, reporting needs, and system dependencies
• Ensure data quality, governance, and interoperability
• Design integration patterns, APIs, and data exchange solutions

Security, Privacy & Compliance

• Incorporate:

• Security, privacy, and compliance requirements

• Identity and access management

• Encryption, monitoring, audit logging

• Disaster recovery and business continuity

Support risk assessments and compliance reviews

Collaborate with security, privacy, and architecture teams Vendor & Implementation Oversight

• Support procurement and vendor evaluation
• Review vendor architecture, implementation plans, and deliverables
• Ensure alignment with standards, scalability, and operational readiness
• Support deployment, migration, testing, and post-implementation activities

Documentation & Governance

• Maintain architecture artifacts, diagrams, and documentation

• Document:

• Integration designs, APIs, data flows, and dependencies

• Architecture decisions, risks, and reuse analysis

Ensure documentation supports governance, audits, and operational readiness

• 5-7 years of experience in architecture roles (cloud, enterprise, or application)

• 8-10 years of overall IT experience

• Strong experience designing and deploying AWS-based solutions

• Experience with:

• Cloud networking

• Infrastructure-as-Code (CloudFormation / Terraform)

• CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation

Experience creating architecture documentation and technical designs

Strong understanding of:

• Enterprise architecture, cloud architecture, and middleware
• Security, disaster recovery, and compliance

Experience working with cross-functional teams and vendors

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, * Experience in healthcare, public sector, or government environments

• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF)

• Experience with:

• Salesforce, MuleSoft, Tableau, Snowflake

• Middleware and integration platforms

Knowledge of:

• Microservices, serverless, containerization
• API management and interoperability

Experience with vendor-led implementations and modernization initiatives

Familiarity with:

• DevSecOps, ITIL, service management
• Change and release management

Relevant certifications (preferred):

• AWS Solutions Architect
• Azure / Google Cloud Architect
• TOGAF, ITIL, CISSP, CCSP

• Hybrid work schedule
• Standard 37.5-hour work week
• No overtime