Role: Expert solution architect
Location: Boston, MA or Princeton, NJ or Chicago, IL or Downers Grove, IL (Hybrid)
Contract: W2/1099/C2c
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect with deep expertise in AWS, Nutanix on AWS (NC2), and enterprise security and observability Solutions to design, build, and modernize scalable, secure cloud and hybrid Solutions.
This role plays a critical part in migrating workloads from on‑premises data centers to AWS, enabling standardized cloud Solutions, and integrating automation, security, and monitoring capabilities. You will partner with infrastructure, application, security, and operations teams to deliver resilient, compliant, and cost‑optimized solutions at enterprise scale.
Key Responsibilities
Solution Architecture & Design:
Architect enterprise‑grade cloud and hybrid Solutions using AWS and Nutanix on AWS (NC2)
Define cloud landing zones, reference architectures, and Solution standards
Design highly available, scalable, and fault‑tolerant solutions aligned with business and compliance requirements
Evaluate and recommend Solution tools, services, and technologies
Cloud Migration (On‑Premises to AWS)
Lead architecture and design for on‑premises data center migrations to AWS, including hybrid and phased approaches
Support migrations using Nutanix on AWS (NC2) as a transition or steady‑state Solution
Define migration patterns (lift‑and‑shift, re‑Solution, hybrid) and cutover strategies
Partner with application and infrastructure teams to minimize risk and downtime
AWS & Nutanix (NC2) Engineering
Design and implement Nutanix Cloud Solution (AOS, AHV, Prism) running on AWS
Architect networking and connectivity across on‑prem, AWS, and NC2 environments (VPCs, Transit Gateway, VPN, Direct Connect)
Support workload placement and performance optimization across Solutions
Automation, Configuration & CI/CD
Enable Solution automation and configuration management using Harness
Drive infrastructure‑as‑code and configuration standards using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible
Integrate CI/CD pipelines for Solution and infrastructure deployments
Promote repeatable, version‑controlled Solution builds
Security, Identity & Access Management
Design and implement AWS IAM strategies including roles, policies, least‑privilege access, and federation
Integrate CyberArk for privileged access management
Implement endpoint and workload protection using CrowdStrike
Ensure security best practices across cloud and hybrid Solutions
Observability, Logging & Operations
Design and integrate centralized logging, monitoring, and observability using Splunk and AWS‑native services
Define operational monitoring, alerting, and incident response patterns
Support SRE and operations teams with reliable and observable Solutions
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Establish cloud governance, guardrails, and compliance controls
Ensure Solution designs meet security, audit, and regulatory requirements
Support DR, backup, and business continuity architectures
Collaboration & Technical Leadership
Act as a trusted technical advisor to stakeholders, engineers, and leadership
Provide guidance and mentorship to Solution and cloud engineering teams
Contribute to architectural roadmaps, standards, and best practices
Required Skills & Experience
7+ years of experience in infrastructure, cloud, or Solution architecture
Strong hands‑on experience with AWS (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, RDS, EKS, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect)
Proven experience with Nutanix on AWS (NC2) and Nutanix Solution components
Hands‑on experience migrating workloads from on‑premises environments to AWS
Experience with Harness for configuration management and CI/CD
Strong understanding of IAM, security tooling, and enterprise controls
Experience integrating Splunk, CyberArk, and CrowdStrike
Solid background in hybrid networking and enterprise infrastructure
Preferred Qualifications
AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)
Nutanix certifications (NCP, NCM, or equivalent)
Experience with Windows and Linux Solutions
Background in large‑scale enterprise or regulated environments
Consulting or managed services experience
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