Cloud Architect - AWS

Job#: 2042770

Job Description:

Are you an experienced cloud architect ready to support Army IT systems? Our client, a leading managed service provider (MSP) for Army IT systems, is looking for a skilled architect to assist enterprise application owners in migrating their systems to Amazon AWS and providing sustainment services. This role involves supporting applications through migration and sustainment. #clearance
 

• DOD Secret (Fully Adjudicated), as a minimum

• Security+ (or equivalent IA cert) #clearance
• Computing Environment Certification (e.g., AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, etc. strongly preferred)

• Customer Collaboration: Understand application environments, evaluate architectural changes, and develop cloud-native architectures.
• Documentation: Prepare and submit build and process documentation for application deployment and upgrades.
• Troubleshooting: Perform root cause analysis of application issues, including network, storage, operating system, and application-level analysis.
• AWS Portal Administration: Manage user accounts, AWS resources, alert configurations, and general oversight of AWS enrollment.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop, deploy, and maintain IaC for customer enclaves.
• On-Call Support: Provide triage and resolution for after-hours production incidents.
• Continuous Improvement: Recommend improvements for security, scalability, manageability, and performance across various technologies.

• Mid-Level Cloud Engineer Experience
• Certifications: Security+ (or equivalent IA cert) and computing environment certification (e.g., Amazon Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) strongly preferred.
• AWS Knowledge: Proficient with Amazon AWS cloud resources.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Project Management: Experience managing multiple large-scale projects.
• Technical Understanding: Knowledge of network, storage, server, and application technologies.
• Troubleshooting: Strong skills across the entire technology stack.
• Automation Tools: Experience with Ansible, Terraform, Python, Powershell, Bash, Puppet, Chef, etc.
• DoD Knowledge: Working knowledge of DoD STIGs and IA Vulnerability Management (IAVM) preferred.

Join our client’s dynamic team and contribute to driving innovation and excellence in cloud technology for the Army. Apply now and start making a difference today!

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