Overview
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Job Details
The State is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect/Manager to establish the Cloud Architecture practice for the State of Missouri and lead the existing state team in developing the cloud platform.
Requirements:
- 6 + years experience of Cloud experience in AWS, Cloud Framework and Cloud pattern architecture, standard cloud platforms such as Aurora, Elastic Beanstalk, PaaS, IaaS, Cloud Database technologies, Ansible, Kubernetes.
- Ability to debate technologies and clearly state design flaws or preferred technologies is a must.
- Possess skills to architect in a dev-ops environment as well as operations side.
- Previous experience mentoring and managing an existing cloud team.
- Experience with AWS, Azure and Google Cloud Platform.
- Experience with AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, Google Cloud Platform Security Command Center.
- Strong knowledge of SIEM solutions and cloud-native security tools.
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks (NIST, CIS, FedRAMP, PCI-DSS, HIPAA).
- Proficiency in scripting and automation
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and policy-as-code tools.
- Certifications such as AWS Certified Security, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, CISSP, or CCSP are a plus
- Preferred qualifications include experience and working knowledge of State of Missouri IT systems which encompasses security, cloud services, infrastructure management on multi-platform environments and management of large scale development and maintenance and operations projects.
- Design and implement infrastructure aligned with organizational security, performance, and cost optimization goals.
- Build and configure resources using best practices and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies where appropriate.
- Support agencies in cloud adoption and migration by providing both architectural planning and hands-on setup of environments.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation including design diagrams, runbooks, and configuration standards.
- Collaborate with security, networking, database, and application teams to ensure cross-functional alignment and integration.
- Provide guidance on native tools, resource policies, role-based access control (RBAC), tagging strategies, and logging/monitoring configurations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to environments, escalating complex challenges as needed.
- Ensure all work aligns with enterprise governance and compliance standards, including NIST NA0-53 and applicable data privacy regulations.
| Skill | Required/Desired/Preferred | Years of Experience Required | Candidate Experience (Years) | Notes |
| Cloud experience in AWS, Cloud Framework, Cloud pattern architecture | Required | 6+ |
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| Standard cloud platforms (Aurora, Elastic Beanstalk, PaaS, IaaS, Cloud DB technologies, Ansible, Kubernetes) | Required | 6+ |
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| Ability to debate technologies and clearly state design flaws/preferred technologies | Required |
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| Architect skills in dev-ops and operations environment | Required |
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| Mentoring and managing a cloud team | Required |
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| Experience with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform | Required |
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| Experience with AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, Google Cloud Platform Security Command Center | Preferred |
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| Strong knowledge of SIEM solutions and cloud-native security tools | Required |
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| Familiarity with compliance frameworks (NIST, CIS, FedRAMP, PCI-DSS, HIPAA) | Required |
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| Proficiency in scripting and automation | Required |
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| Hands-on with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and policy-as-code tools | Required |
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| Certifications: AWS Certified Security, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, CISSP, CCSP | Preferred |
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| Experience with State of Missouri IT systems | Preferred |
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