Cloud Architect Lead

Founded in 2007, Initiate Government Solutions (IGS) is a Woman-Owned Small Business and a fully remote IT services provider supporting federal partners nationwide. We deliver innovative Enterprise IT and Health Services solutions with a strong focus on data analytics, health informatics, cloud migration, AI, and the modernization of federal information systems.

Our vision is to be a health IT trendsetter, continuing to solve the nation’s most challenging healthcare IT issues by conceiving, designing, and building solid, creative, and innovative open-source solutions.

Our mission is to innovate, design, and deliver tailored solutions that balance technical advancement with cost-awareness while providing exceptional service.

IGS is currently recruiting a remote Cloud Architect Lead to support our work with a federal client. Please note the role is contingent upon award.

Assignment of Work and Travel:

This is a remote access assignment. The candidate will work remotely daily and will remotely access customer systems and therein use approved customer provided communications systems. Travel is not required; however, the candidate may be required to attend onsite client meetings as requested.

The Cloud Architect Lead is a senior-level leader responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise cloud solutions in support of federal IT programs. The role oversees cloud strategy, system architecture, and full lifecycle delivery, ensuring compliance with HHS frameworks while leading technical teams and stakeholder engagements. This position serves as the primary point of contact for government clients, ensuring high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions across cloud modernization, DevSecOps, and operations.

Responsibilities and Duties (Included but not limited to):

• Provide overall leadership, direction, and accountability for cloud architecture, delivery, and operational performance.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality deliverables in accordance with contractual requirements and performance standards.
• Design and oversee implementation of cloud solutions across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms in alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Lead cloud strategy development, cloud suitability assessments, and application rationalization efforts.
• Architect and guide solutions for application modernization, migration, and cloud-native development.
• Establish and maintain DevSecOps pipelines, configuration management practices, and CI/CD strategies.
• Provide technical oversight across all phases of the SDLC.
• Lead activities related to systems analysis, systems engineering, database design, and application development.
• Ensure solutions comply with federal cybersecurity requirements, including HHS security policies, privacy, and Section 508 standards.
• Integrate information assurance, risk management, and cybersecurity controls into all cloud and system architectures.
• Support application and system security, including secure design, testing, and accreditation readiness.
• Provide insights on emerging technologies, tools, and market trends to inform modernization efforts.
• Oversee cloud environment management and sustainment, including monitoring, optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned