Overview
Skills
Job Details
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.