Senior Cloud Solution Architect Infrastructure & Security (REMOTE)

Job Title: Senior Cloud Solution Architect Infrastructure & Security (REMOTE)
Location: Richmond, VA (100% Remote)
Duration: Long-term Contract

Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Cloud Solution Architect with deep expertise in infrastructure, networking, and cloud security (primarily AWS). This role supports the development and deployment of secure, scalable cloud solutions in a modern, cloud-native ecosystem. The ideal candidate will lead solution design efforts, mentor engineering teams, and drive secure cloud adoption aligned with enterprise architecture goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement end-to-end cloud infrastructure solutions, focusing on AWS networking, security, and scalability.

• Develop secure, resilient applications using AWS-native services (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway, VPC, IAM).

• Design and build CI/CD pipelines leveraging AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and related tools.

• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like CloudFormation and Terraform.

• Develop front-end and back-end components integrated within cloud or hybrid environments.

• Create clear solution documentation covering design, deployment, and production support processes.

• Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging systems for cloud applications and infrastructure.

• Ensure solutions meet compliance and security standards (e.g., ASFF, Security Hub, Macie, GuardDuty, IAM Analyzer).

• Lead and train teams in adopting cloud best practices and DevOps methodologies.

• Identify opportunities to improve solution efficiency, scalability, and operational stability.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable solutions.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Cloud Architecture Expertise: Deep experience designing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure in AWS.

• Security & Compliance: Strong understanding of cloud networking security (IAM, ASFF, GuardDuty, WAF, etc.) and experience integrating native AWS and third-party tools for security dashboards.

• DevOps: Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure automation.

• Serverless & Containerization: Proficiency with AWS Lambda and container orchestration technologies.

• Infrastructure as Code: Proven experience with AWS CloudFormation and Terraform.

• Monitoring & Logging: Expertise in building monitoring and alerting systems for cloud environments.

• API Development: Skilled in developing and securing APIs in cloud environments (e.g., AWS API Gateway).

• Programming & Scripting: Proficient in Python, Node.js, or similar scripting languages.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional.

• At least one AWS Specialty Certification in Networking or Security.

• Experience in cloud-native product development.

• Strong communication, training, and collaboration skills.

• Ability to influence architectural decisions and align solutions with business processes.

Why Join?

• Long-term, stable opportunity supporting critical cloud initiatives.

• Remote flexibility while working with a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

• Chance to lead cloud innovation in a complex, enterprise-grade environment.