AWS Cloud Migration Architect - Data Center Exit Leader

Machine Intelligence Technologies, LLC; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Machine Intelligence Technologies LLC seeks a seasoned AWS Cloud Architect to lead the Data Center Exit program from on-prem to AWS. You will design scalable, secure cloud architectures and define migration strategies with cross-functional partners to ensure performance and cost efficiency.

The ideal candidate brings 12+ years in infrastructure/cloud/enterprise architecture and 8+ years hands-on AWS experience, including VPC, IAM, EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFormation/ Terraform, and monitoring tools.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of infrastructure/cloud/enterprise architecture experience.
• 8+ years of hands-on AWS Cloud architecture experience including VPC, IAM, EC2, RDS, S3, CW/Config.
• Proven leadership of large-scale data center migration or exit programs.
• Strong networking, security, automation (CI/CD, IaC), and hybrid cloud connectivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, planning, and execution of the DC Exit program.
• Define migration waves with TCO and risk analysis.
• Design scalable, secure AWS cloud solutions to replace on-prem.
• Develop target-state architecture and reference architectures.
• Oversee migration validation, performance tuning, and optimization.
• Provide executive reporting on progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Skills

AWS Cloud Architecture

Migration & Modernization

DevOps & CI/CD

Security & Compliance

VPC Design & Networking

Automation (IaC)

Cost Optimization

Cross-functional Leadership

Monitoring & Performance

Governance & Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

CloudFormation

Terraform

CloudWatch

Config

IAM / KMS

Job description

Machine Intelligence Technologies LLC seeks a seasoned AWS Cloud Architect to lead the Data Center Exit program from on-prem to AWS. You will design scalable, secure cloud architectures and define migration strategies with cross-functional partners to ensure performance and cost efficiency.

The ideal candidate brings 12+ years in infrastructure/cloud/enterprise architecture and 8+ years hands-on AWS experience, including VPC, IAM, EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFormation/ Terraform, and monitoring tools.