AWS Cloud Architect with Active Top Secret Clearance

Role: AWS Cloud Architect

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA (5 days onsite)

Duration: Contract Long Term Citizenship: US with Active Top Secret Clearance

Top Required Skills

AWS Architecture

AWS Cloudtrail

A couple of these EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, CloudFormation, and Lambda.

Job Description

1. 
   Foundational Technical Skills:

• Networking: Understanding of networking concepts like VPCs, subnets, routing, DNS, firewalls (Security Groups, NACLs), and load balancing is crucial. They need to be able to design and implement network architectures for various applications.
• Operating Systems: Familiarity with Linux (especially Amazon Linux and Red Hat) and Windows Server, including system administration, shell scripting, and command-line tools.
• Security Best Practices: A deep understanding of security principles and how to implement them in the cloud, including IAM roles and policies, encryption, security auditing, and incident response.
• Programming/Scripting: Proficiency in at least one scripting language like Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation and infrastructure-as-code. Knowledge of other languages like Java, Node.js, or .NET can be beneficial depending on the role.

1. 
   AWS Specific Knowledge:

• Core AWS Services: Deep understanding of core AWS services like EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, CloudFormation, and Lambda.
• Networking Services: Proficiency in configuring and managing VPCs, subnets, route tables, internet gateways, NAT gateways, and Direct Connect.

III. Soft Skills & Other Important Qualities:

• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues effectively; Leads by doing translates client ideas into slide materials, communicating technical ideas to non-technical people, guide junior resources through installations
• Communication: Strong communication skills to collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.
• Documentation: Ability to create clear and concise documentation for infrastructure and processes.
• Automation Mindset: A focus on automating repetitive tasks and infrastructure deployments.
• Continuous Learning: AWS is constantly evolving, so a commitment to continuous learning and staying up-to-date with new services and best practices is essential.
• Collaboration: Working effectively within a team and with other departments.

Preferred Skills

• AWS Security Services: Experience with CloudTrail a plus
• DOE experience either as a support contractor or as a Government civilian
• Experience in managing software development projects and delivering software solutions
• Is focused on meeting objectives in a proactive and transparent manner
• Strong written and oral communication skills