AWS Cloud Architect - Data Center Exit & Cloud Migration (Cloud/Infrastructure Focus)

Chicago, IL, US • Posted 7 days ago • Updated 13 hours ago

Contract Independent

Contract Corp To Corp

Contract W2

No Travel Required

On-site

Depends on Experience

VDart, Inc.

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Skills

AWS Cloud Architect
Data Center Exit (DC Exit)
AWS architecture
VPC design
IAM
EC2
RDS
S3
Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation/Terraform)
Monitoring & governance tools (CloudWatch
AWS Config)
data center migration/DC Exit programs
CloudEndure
AWS Migration Hub
Application Discovery Service

Summary

We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect to lead the design, planning, and execution of a large-scale Data Center Exit (DC Exit) and cloud migration initiative. This role will focus on migrating on-premises infrastructure, applications, and enterprise services to AWS while ensuring scalability, performance, security, cost optimization, and alignment with enterprise cloud standards.

The ideal candidate will partner closely with application owners, infrastructure teams, security, and leadership stakeholders to define and deliver the future-state AWS architecture.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
12+ years of experience in infrastructure, cloud, or enterprise architecture.
8+ years of hands-on AWS architecture experience including:
VPC design, IAM, EC2, RDS, S3
Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation/Terraform)
Monitoring & governance tools (CloudWatch, AWS Config)
Proven success leading large-scale data center migration/DC Exit programs.
Strong knowledge of networking, security, hybrid connectivity, and automation/CI-CD.
Experience with AWS migration tools such as:
CloudEndure
AWS Migration Hub
Application Discovery Service

Preferred Qualifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional (preferred) or Associate.
Experience with AWS Control Tower and multi-account cloud strategies.
Strong exposure to modernization approaches (containers, serverless, microservices).
Knowledge of FinOps and cloud cost optimization practices.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

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: 10330808A
Position Id: 8873206
Posted 7 days 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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