AWS Architect

Introduction:

The AWS Architect position at the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) is a critical role responsible for overseeing and maintaining the AWS Organization, designing and implementing cloud solutions, troubleshooting complex issues, and mentoring staff to build internal cloud expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and maintain the existing AWS Organization
• Design, review, and implement AWS solutions for ITS and agencies
• Serve as a senior point of contact for complex AWS-related issues
• Work with AWS and third-party vendors to integrate products into the AWS ecosystem
• Provide mentorship, training, and knowledge transfer to staff
• Ensure industry best practices and compliance requirements are met

Requirements:

Required Skills/Experience:

• Deep knowledge of key AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, Lambda, CloudFormation, etc.)
• Experience leading cloud migrations or implementations in a complex multi-account environment
• Strong network troubleshooting abilities for AWS and on-premises environments
• Familiarity with AWS Landing Zone implementations and infrastructure as code
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and security best practices
• Experience with DevOps principles, containerization, and serverless architectures
• Excellent communication skills and mentorship experience
• Strong problem-solving skills and organizational abilities
• Ability to lead architectural reviews and design complex solutions

Preferred/Not Required:

• AWS Professional-level certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional)
• Experience in a government or highly regulated environment
• Knowledge of ITIL, project management methodologies, and enterprise IT governance
• Familiarity with other public cloud providers and scripting/programming languages

Salary : $80 - $100