Cloud Solutions Architectwith GitLab Experience

  • San Jose, CA
  • Posted 15 hours ago | Updated 2 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - 3 Month(s)
100% Travel

Skills

Python
Amazon Web Services
Operations
DEV OPS
Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
Terraform
Best Practices
Jenkins
Scripting
Kubernetes
AWS Cloudformation
Linux
Containerization
Pipeline
Continuous Integration/Delivery
Github
ECS
Gitlab
Docker
Shell Scripting
nist
Incident Response
Identity and Access Management
AWS CloudWatch
Systems Administration
System Administration
Fisma
Federal Information Security Management Act
Auditing

Job Details

Job Title: Cloud Solutions Architect with GitLab Experience
Location: San Jose, CA (onsite from day 1)
Long term Contract

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and certified Cloud Solutions Architect / DevOps Architect with over 25 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, including specialized environments such as AWS GovCloud. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, and hands-on leadership in complex cloud migration and automation projects. Experience in AI/ML workloads, Contact Center AI, and Service Reliability Engineering (SRE) is a strong plus.

This role requires deep domain expertise across regulated and secure environments, specifically Government cloud infrastructures and compliance frameworks. Candidates must demonstrate hands-on leadership in cloud security, monitoring, networking, and governance in both commercial and federal workloads.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architect secure, scalable, and compliant cloud infrastructure using AWS (including GovCloud), Azure, and Google Cloud for public and private sector clients.

  • Lead enterprise-scale cloud migration, hybrid cloud, and multi-cloud projects.

  • Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Packer, and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).

  • Build and automate containerized workloads with Docker and Kubernetes (EKS, ECS, AKS).

  • Integrate Contact Center AI and Generative AI workloads using AWS Lex, Google CCAI, and other AI frameworks.

  • Ensure full compliance with FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and other regulatory standards within AWS GovCloud.

  • Perform Well-Architected Reviews and deliver infrastructure optimization strategies.

  • Develop and manage Cloud Networking topologies (VPC, PrivateLink, Direct Connect, Interface/Gateway Endpoints).

  • Implement logging, monitoring, and observability solutions using Grafana, Splunk, Prometheus, and Cloud-native tools.

  • Establish robust DR (Disaster Recovery) and SRE (Service Reliability Engineering) strategies.

  • Lead workshops and training sessions for DevOps and infrastructure teams.

  • Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues including networking, IAM, and service integration across clouds.

  • Manage enterprise-wide AMI build processes with Packer and Amazon Image Builder.

  • Work with highly secure data solutions using encrypted S3 buckets, RDS/Aurora databases, and DynamoDB.

  • Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across finance, healthcare, telecom, and government sectors.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Cloud Platforms: AWS (including AWS GovCloud), Azure, Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)

  • DevOps Tools: GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Concourse

  • IaC & Scripting: Terraform, Python, Node.js, Bash, CloudFormation (for legacy environments)

  • Containers & Orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker, EKS, ECS, OpenShift

  • Monitoring & Observability: CloudWatch, Grafana, Splunk, Prometheus, AWS X-Ray

  • Networking & Security: VPC, Route 53, IAM, PrivateLink, Direct Connect, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Prisma Cloud

  • Storage & Databases: S3, RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, Elasticache, EMR, Glue, Athena

  • AI & ML Tools: AWS Lex, Contact Center AI, Google CCAI, Lambda for AI automation

  • Migration Experience: Cloud-native app migration, legacy app modernization, data warehouse migration using AWS DMS

  • Compliance Frameworks: FedRAMP, HIPAA, SOC2, NIST, ITIL, ISO 27001

  • Agile Methodologies: Scrum, SAFe, Scaled Agile, Kanban

Certifications (Must Have at Least 3):

AWS Certifications:

  • Solutions Architect Professional

  • Advanced Networking Professional

  • Security Professional

  • SysOps Administrator Associate

Google Cloud Certifications:

  • Professional Cloud Architect

  • Professional Cloud Network Engineer

  • Professional Cloud Security Engineer

Microsoft Certifications:

  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert

  • Azure Administrator Associate

Other Certifications:

  • HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate

  • ITIL-4 Foundation Certificate in ITSM

Preferred Background:

  • Extensive experience working across government, financial services, healthcare, telecom, media, and pharmaceutical domains.

  • Strong hands-on experience with AWS GovCloud implementations and managing secure workloads.

  • Proven leadership in implementing disaster recovery and business continuity in regulated environments.

  • Track record of architecting highly available cloud-native solutions under tight compliance guidelines.

  • Experience with enterprise-level migration projects for clients such as Comcast, GE Healthcare, S&P Global, Fidelity, and federal entities.

  • Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

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