AWS DevOps Architect

Overview

On Site
$$75 / hr
Contract - W2
Contract - 1 day((s))

Skills

AWS DevOps Architect

Job Details

Job Description:
Responsibilities:
  • Architect, implement, and validate AWS Service Control Policies (SCPs) and AWS Config Rules in line with cloud security best practices.
  • Develop and execute Infrastructure Qualification (IQ) scripts to verify and validate configuration changes.
  • Enhance and maintain Landing Zone automation scripts using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
  • Ensure security implementations meet governance, compliance, and audit requirements.
  • Contribute to comprehensive documentation, change control, and traceability for all security-related activities.
  • Troubleshoot AWS security and configuration issues, identify root causes, and develop scalable, long-term solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide architectural guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Continuously improve internal best practices and contribute to operational documentation for ongoing AWS security management.
Security and Governance:
  • In-depth experience with AWS Organizations, IAM, SCPs, AWS Config, and Security Hub
  • Practical knowledge of cloud security posture management and auditability.
Technical and Scripting:
  • 5+ years of experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering with strong hands-on AWS expertise
  • Proficiency in writing Infrastructure Qualification (IQ) scripts using Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
  • Solid understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, AWS CDK, or Cloud Formation.
DevOps and Automation:
  • Experience integrating with CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks.
  • Familiarity with secure DevOps workflows and version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • AWS Services, Kubernetes, networking, IAM, security policies, and AWS cost optimization.
  • Azure DevOps, Jenkins, ArgoCD, Helm charts.
Soft Skills:
  • Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
  • Capable of working independently and leading within cross-functional, distributed teams.
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