AWS Solutions Architect

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect with strong expertise in AWS, Terraform, and DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will operate at a strategic architectural level - not in a hands-on engineering role - and will guide cross-functional teams in designing scalable, secure, and efficient cloud solutions across extended multi-cloud environments.
This role requires a combination of deep technical knowledge, strong communication abilities, and experience influencing architectural strategy. The position is based in Pennington, NJ (preferred), with additional locations in Plano, TX and Jersey City, NJ.
Core Responsibilities

• Serve as a Solution Architect supporting and advising cloud architecture teams.
• Act as a strategic liaison between engineering groups, business stakeholders, and leadership.
• Drive cloud design discussions, requirements analysis, and high-level architecture decisions.
• Develop design templates, reference architectures, and scalable frameworks.
• Provide architectural oversight for solutions spanning extended/multi-cloud environments.
• Support cloud strategy, modernization initiatives, and enterprise solution alignment.
• Work with data-center-adjacent systems, including data farm environments.

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field -AND- 10+ years relevant experience
  • OR
  • Master's Degree -AND- 7+ years relevant experience.
• Technical Expertise:
  • 3+ years hands-on experience with Terraform, CI/CD, and DevOps tools.
  • Deep experience with AWS (required).
  • Experience with Azure (preferred).
  • Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (bonus).
  • Strong knowledge of Linux OS, configuration, parameters, and administration.
  • Experience with enterprise-level cloud architecture, infrastructure, automation, and solution design.
• Professional Skills:
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to facilitate and drive technical discussions.
  • Strong triage, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
  • Proficiency with documentation tools (Excel, Visio, SharePoint, Confluence).
  • Ability to operate above the architect level, guiding strategy and refining designs.
• Certifications:
  • AWS and/or Azure Solution Architect certifications are highly preferred.

Top Skills

• Cloud Architecture (AWS required; Azure preferred; Google Cloud Platform a plus)
• Terraform & Automation
• DevOps / CI-CD
• Linux Administration
• Enterprise Infrastructure & Design
• Kubernetes (nice to have)
• Scripting & Cloud Tooling
• Solution Architecture Frameworks
• Communication & Cross-Team Leadership

Additional Notes

• This is not a hands-on engineering role.
• Candidate should bring strong leadership presence - confident, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
• Role needs to be filled ASAP.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Pennington, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $73.68 - $73.68/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Pennington,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.