AWS Cloud Architect

We have a client in Vienna, VA searching for a Cloud Architect. This is a 6 month contract to hire. The Cloud Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our multi-cloud environments on AWS and Azure platforms. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud architecture principles, extensive experience with AWS services, deep understanding of cloud networking, and a proven track record of successfully delivering scalable and secure cloud solutions. This is a hybrid role and will require 3 days in office.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Creating cloud-based infrastructure in AWS leveraging CloudFormation, Service Catalog, and Terraform.
• Creating data strategy in AWS to ensure minimal downtime and data loss in the event of a regional failure in AWS.
• Deploying various Kubernetes resources in EKS on AWS.
• Collaborating with engineers on patches, security updates, etc. in AWS and Azure.
• Implementing best practices in AWS security, ensuring Zero Trust and Least Privileged Principles.
• Design, implement, and maintain AWS network architectures, including VPCs, subnets, routing, VPNs, and Direct Connect.
• Develop and implement security controls and best practices to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our cloud network infrastructure.
• Collaborating with Network Engineers, Cloud Security Engineers, Application Teams and various other groups to ensure that new environments meet regulatory/audit requirements and conform to best practices.
• Develop and maintain architectural standards, best practices, and governance policies for cloud-based solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior members of the team, mentoring them on cloud architecture principles and best practices.
• Develop documentation of server, network, and application support practices in a common knowledgebase.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in cloud technology and recommend innovative solutions to enhance our cloud architecture.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of key business information.
• Ensure the confidentiality of patient PHI / HIPPA records.
• Utilize exceptional customer service skills.

Work Experience

• 8+ years experience in AWS architecture, administration, networking, security, 10+ years overall engineering background.
• Expertise in container technologies including ECS, EKS, Fargate, Docker, or Kubernetes.
• Strong DevSecOps background using modern patterns such as CI/CD, infrastructure as code (IaC), shift left security etc. on AWS leveraging CFT, Service Catalog, Code Pipeline, Code Build, Terraform.
• Strong background leveraging AWS Service Catalog to ensure enterprise standards are met for AWS resources.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, VPN, VPC, Express Routes, Direct Connects, subnets, routing tables, NAT gateways etc.
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging AWS systems.
• Demonstrated experience in bringing structure into unstructured environments and a go-getter with the ability to operate with minimal supervision.

Education
A bachelor s degree in a computer related field, or equivalent experience is required.

Credentials (Nice to Have):

• AWS Certified Solution Architect Professional
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
• Kubernetes Certified Application Develop
• Computer Science or Engineering Degree

EEO STATEMENT:

Solution Partners is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values and actively seeks diversity in the workforce. Solution Partners evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other legally- protected characteristics.