AWS Cloud Architect-C2C​/ Fulltime

AWS Cloud Architect

Location:

Iselin, NJ (Onsite)

Duration: C2C/Fulltime

Job Description:

The AWS Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and highly available AWS cloud environments. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, providing technical leadership, and ensuring the successful deployment of AWS solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ability to author High Level Solution Design
• Design and architect AWS cloud solutions based on business requirements
• Develop and document architecture blueprints and best practices
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as AWS Cloud Formation or Terraform
• Automate deployment and configuration processes
• Plan and execute the migration of on-premises applications to AWS
• Optimize existing AWS infrastructure for performance, cost, and security

Cloud Security and Continuous Compliance:

• Implement and maintain security measures to safeguard AWS environments
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Performance Optimization:
• Monitor and optimize the performance of AWS resources
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AWS infrastructure
• Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to align cloud solutions with business goals
• Provide technical guidance to team members and stakeholders
• Optimize AWS costs through effective resource utilization and budget management
• Recommend cost-saving strategies and identify opportunities for efficiency
• Stay updated on AWS services, features, and best practices
• Share knowledge with the team and contribute to the organization's learning culture

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
• Proven experience designing and implementing AWS solutions
• AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer are highly desirable
• Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, principles, and best practices
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Shell)
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of networking concepts and security principles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred

Skills:

• Experience with serverless computing (e.g., AWS Lambda)
• Familiarity with Dev Ops practices and tools
• Knowledge of hybrid cloud architectures
• Experience with AWS monitoring and logging tools
• Ability to assess and recommend third-party tools and services to complement AWS offerings
• Knowledge of 3rd party storage and firewall desired
• Knowledge of organizational structure within AWS, landing zone and control tower is required
• Stakeholder management
• Knowledge of cloud security

This job description serves as a general guide, and specific requirements may vary based on the organization's needs and the complexity of its AWS environment.