AWS CLOUD ARCHITECT

Primary Responsibilities:

· Design and deploy dynamically scalable, highly available, fault‑tolerant AWS applications and infrastructure

· Lead & advise on cloud migration strategies for complex, multi-tier systems

· Select AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, etc.) matching project needs

· Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC): implement Terraform, CloudFormation, CI/CD pipelines

· Optimize cost and performance: monitor usage, implement cost-control best practices

· Ensure security & compliance: apply AWS Well‑Architected frameworks, IAM, encryption, audit/logging

· Define and enforce security policies (IAM roles, encryption, network security)

· Plan and execute migration of applications and data from on-premises or other clouds to AWS.

· Disaster Recovery & Resilience: develop and maintain backup, DR plans, failover strategies

· Continuously assess, review existing architecture and recommend enhancements including new AWS features

Skills and Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related discipline.

· 10 years in Cloud migration, enhancement, and virtualization.

· Expertise in disaster recovery and achieving 100% up time

· Agile and DevSecOps project knowledge

· Experience deploying AWS service in GovCloud

· Familiarity with DoD systems, cybersecurity frameworks, and cloud platforms

Certifications:

· AWS Certified Solutions Architect

· Certified Data Analytics, Cloud Practitioner and AI Practitioner preferred

· Desired expertise in AWS SysOps and AWS Machine Learning Engineering

Security Clearance Requirements:

· U.S. Citizen with active DoD Secret clearance.

Work Location:

· 3 days in Fairfax, VA, 2 days in Washington, D.C.

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000