AWS Cloud Architect

AWS Cloud Architect

Location:

Milpitas CA – Onsite

Duration:
Contract Position

Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Cloud Architect with 8+ years of expertise in designing, implementing, and managing large-scale cloud and hybrid environments. The candidate will lead cloud architecture strategy, design secure landing zones, and enable hybrid Kubernetes and multi-cloud integrations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cloud architecture design across AWS and hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
• Architect and implement cloud foundations (Landing Zone, Organizations/OUs, IAM, SSO, Transit Gateway, VPN).
• Design and implement hybrid Kubernetes clusters (EKS, EKS Anywhere, Rancher, Anthos).
• Define security, compliance, and governance frameworks (Security Hub, Inspector, KMS).
• Provide Well-Architected Reviews and recommend improvements in reliability, scalability, and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with network and security teams to ensure seamless cloud-to-on-prem connectivity.

Required

Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years in cloud architecture, with strong hands-on expertise in AWS (advanced certifications preferred).
• Experience in Landing Zone, Control Tower, IAM, Transit Gateway, VPC design.
• Hands-on Kubernetes experience: EKS, EKS Anywhere, Rancher, Anthos, Open Shift.
• Strong background in hybrid and multi-cloud deployments.
• Proficiency in IaC tools (Terraform, Cloud Formation, Ansible).
• Knowledge of cloud security and compliance frameworks (PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.