AWS Cloud Architect​/Cloud Center of Excellence Consultant

Job Tittle: AWS Cloud Architect / Cloud Center of Excellence Consultant

Location:

Jackson, MS, Hybrid

Rate:
Best competitive rate

We are seeking a highly skilled and well‑rounded AWS Cloud Architect/Engineer to support enterprise cloud initiatives, maintain and optimize AWS environments, assist with complex troubleshooting, and mentor internal technical teams. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in AWS cloud technologies, infrastructure automation, cloud governance, networking, and security best practices. This role will play a key part in supporting enterprise cloud modernization efforts and contributing to the growth of a Cloud Center of Excellence (CCOE).

• Manage and maintain enterprise AWS environments and multi‑account cloud infrastructure.
• Ensure cloud environments adhere to AWS best practices for scalability, security, governance, and operational excellence.
• Monitor and optimize AWS resources, policies, and organizational structures.

• Design, review, and implement secure, scalable, and highly available AWS solutions.
• Lead architectural discussions and recommend cloud‑native modernization strategies.
• Support hybrid‑cloud and multi‑account environments.

• Serve as the senior escalation point for complex AWS‑related infrastructure and networking issues.
• Troubleshoot connectivity, compute, storage, and identity‑related issues across cloud and on‑premises environments.
• Coordinate with internal teams and stakeholders to identify root causes and implement remediation strategies.

• Implement and maintain AWS security best practices including IAM, SCPs, encryption, logging, and network segmentation.
• Support compliance initiatives and governance frameworks.
• Assist with the development of cloud policies, standards, and operational procedures.

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) solutions using Cloud Formation, Terraform, or AWS CDK.
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation workflows.
• Support containerized and serverless application architectures.

• Mentor technical teams on AWS technologies, architecture, and operational best practices.
• Develop technical documentation, standards, operational runbooks, and playbooks.
• Foster a collaborative and learning‑focused cloud culture.

• Collaborate with cloud vendors and third‑party providers to integrate enterprise cloud solutions.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Strong expertise in AWS services including:
  • EC2
  • S3
  • RDS
  • VPC
  • IAM
  • Lambda
  • Cloud Formation
• Experience leading enterprise cloud migrations or implementations in complex multi‑account AWS environments.
• Deep understanding of AWS Control Tower and AWS Landing Zone Accelerator.
• Strong networking and connectivity troubleshooting skills, including hybrid‑cloud and on‑premises integration.
• Hands‑on Experience With Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC):
  • Cloud Formation
  • Terraform
  • AWS CDK
• Experience Implementing AWS Security Best Practices Including:
  • IAM Policies
  • SCPs
  • Encryption
  • Network segmentation
• Familiarity With:
  • Docker
  • ECS
  • EKS
  • Serverless architectures
  • Dev Ops methodologies
• Strong troubleshooting capabilities across networking, compute, and storage layers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience mentoring technical teams and supporting knowledge transfer initiatives.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to lead solution discussions and architectural decision‑making in complex enterprise environments.

• AWS Professional Certifications Such As:
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
  • AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer Professional
• Experience working in government or highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity With Compliance Frameworks Such As:
  • HIPAA
  • CJIS
  • IRS 1075
• Knowledge Of:
  • ITIL
  • Agile/Scrum
  • PMP methodologies
  • Enterprise governance frameworks
• Experience with hybrid‑cloud and multi‑cloud environments.
• Scripting/programming Knowledge In:
  • Python
  • Bash
  • Power Shell