AWS Infrastructure Architect

Butler, NJ, US • Posted 11 hours ago • Updated 11 hours ago

Contract W2

Contract Independent

Contract Corp To Corp

No Travel Required

On-site

$40 - $45/hr

VDart, Inc.

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AWS
Infrastructure
Networking
Storage
Iac
AWS Infrastructure Architect

Summary

AWS Infrastructure Architect

Franklin Lakes, NJ 07405 (Onsite)

Contract

We are looking for a hands-on AWS Infrastructure Architect to lead the end-to-end delivery, implementation, and operationalization of AWS Cloud environments for enterprise clients.
This onsite role will be responsible for translating approved architectures into production-ready solutions, ensuring reliability, security, and adherence to SLAs

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

Design and implement highly available, scalable, and secure AWS infrastructure solutions
Lead cloud migration strategies (lift-and-shift, re-platforming, modernization)

Infrastructure & Operations

Build and manage core AWS services including:
Compute (EC2, Auto Scaling, Lambda)
Storage (S3, EBS, EFS)
Networking (VPC, Transit Gateway, Route 53, Direct Connect)
Design disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity strategies
Optimize performance, reliability, and cost (FinOps alignment)

Security & Compliance

Implement AWS security best practices (IAM, KMS, Shield, WAF, GuardDuty)
Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and regulatory requirements
Conduct architecture reviews and risk assessments

Automation & DevOps

Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform.
Integrate CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks
Promote DevOps best practices and SRE principles

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

Deep expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Strong knowledge of AWS Well-Architected Framework
Experience with networking concepts (DNS, VPN, load balancing, firewalls)
Hands-on experience with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, EKS)
Monitoring & logging tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, ELK stack)

Delivery Experience Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate:
Experience leading production cloud deployments, not just design or advisory roles
Ownership of end-to-end delivery lifecycle:
Build → Test → Cutover → Stabilization → Handover
Experience operating within:
ITIL processes
Change, incident, and problem management workflows

Certifications (Preferred)

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional

Experience

10+ years in IT infrastructure, with at least 5+ years in AWS architecture
Proven experience in large-scale enterprise cloud transformations
Experience working in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, etc.) is a plus

Soft Skills

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work independently in an onsite client environment
Leadership and mentoring capabilities
Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail

Key Deliverables

Cloud architecture blueprints and design documents
Migration plans and execution roadmaps
Security and compliance frameworks
Cost optimization reports
Operational runbooks and automation scripts

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10330808
Position Id: 96093-5195-
Posted 11 hours ago

Company Info

About VDart, Inc.

VDart, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, is a global leader in digital talent solutions and IT staffing, delivering top technology professionals to businesses worldwide. With a strong presence across North America, Europe and Asia, we specialize in helping organizations navigate complex technology landscapes with the right expertise.

Through a strategic, client-focused approach, we have placed over 20,000 professionals across key industries and advanced technology solutions. Whether placing top talent in cutting-edge roles or providing strategic digital workforce solutions, our network of 4,000 specialists across 13 countries is committed to excellence, agility and impact.

Backed by 18 years of industry experience, we go beyond staffing to build long-term partnerships that accelerate digital transformation and drive sustained growth. Whether you need a technology partner to fuel innovation or specialized workforce solutions to maintain a competitive edge, VDart delivers the right people, skills and mindset to create a lasting impact in a digital-first world.

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