AWS Cloud Architect

Overview

On Site
Full Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - 10/1/2025- 9/30/2026
100% Travel

Skills

AWS
Azure
HIPAA
CIS
Paas
Iaas
Kubernetes
Ansible
FedRamp
Aurora
Elastic Beanstalk
Cloud Database technologies
(NIST
PCI- DSS

Job Details

About this Position:
Job Title: AWS Cloud Architect
Experience 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.

Performance Requirements:
  • 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 800-53 and applicable data privacy regulations.
Environment Requirements:
  • Depending upon the agency preference, either State owned Microsoft ADO or JIRA shall be used to record, track and resolve issues, bugs and defects.
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