AWS Architect/Engineer

Job Title: AWS Architect/Engineer

Location: Deerfield, IL
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled AWS Architect/Engineer with proven expertise in AWS cloud migrations, infrastructure design, and automation. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience with AWS migration tools, Terraform, and landing zone implementation, along with a strong background in designing secure, scalable, and compliant AWS environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute AWS migration projects using AWS Migration Methodology and prescriptive guidance.
• Utilize AWS migration tooling including MGN, DMS (Data Migration Services), and CloudEndure to successfully plan and implement migrations.
• Design, build, and manage Terraform Landing Zones for enterprise-scale AWS environments.
• Implement and deliver AWS Control Tower, AWS Organizations, and Service Control Policies (SCPs).
• Architect AWS landing zones with a focus on security, organizational unit (OU) structure, networking, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align migration and modernization strategies with business requirements.
• Provide thought leadership and best practices in cloud adoption, automation, and governance.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in AWS migration projects, including large-scale enterprise workloads.
• Deep knowledge of AWS migration methodology and hands-on expertise with migration tools (MGN, DMS, CloudEndure).
• Strong background in Terraform, with experience in building and automating AWS landing zones.
• Hands-on experience with AWS Control Tower, AWS Organizations, and SCPs.
• Solid understanding of AWS prescriptive guidance for modernization and migration.
• Ability to design secure, scalable, and compliant AWS architectures covering networking, security, monitoring, and OU structures.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with containerization (ECS, EKS, Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless (Lambda). - No need replace with
• Experience in FinOps - Cost management practices and well architected Frameworks.

About Us:

• Zion Cloud Solutions is a dynamic, forward-thinking tech company based in Chicago, proudly recognized as one of INC 5000 America's fastest-growing companies. On a mission to revolutionize the digital landscape, we are an Emerging Company rapidly expanding team of innovators, disruptors, and problem-solvers who are fervent about pushing the boundaries of technology. We don't just build products or support our customers; we craft digital ecosystems that drive transformative results for our clients. Our collaborative and inventive environment nurtures out-of-the-box thinking and invites employees to bring their distinct perspectives to the forefront. If you're in search of a role that melds cutting-edge technology with the chance to make a tangible impact, ZCS is your destination.