AWS Migration Lead/Principal Cloud Architect

Paylocity; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TrekFed is seeking an AWS Migration Lead/Principal Cloud Architect to guide the design and delivery of scalable AWS architectures for government and defense clients. This fully remote role Leads cross-functional teams, defines IaC patterns, and drives modernization initiatives across engagements.

The candidate will provide technical coaching, oversee delivery, and collaborate with vendors while staying current with AWS best practices. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field with 8–10 years IT experience.
• 3–5+ years of AWS experience and 3+ years of code-defined infrastructure.
• 3+ years CI/CD experience and cloud-native patterns knowledge.
• Experience in a consultative, client-facing role; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of migrations and modernization to AWS for government/defense clients.
• Provide technical guidance and oversee a growing cloud engineering team.
• Develop scalable cloud architectures and IaC components.
• Engage with clients, present decisions, and drive project outcomes.
• Coach teams, perform code reviews, and contribute to internal IP and open source.

Skills

AWS

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

Agile Methodologies

Client-facing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology/Computer Science

Tools

Python

Node.js

Typescript

Go

Java

C#

Job description

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AWS Migration Lead/Principal Cloud Architect
Fully Remote Remote Worker - N/A

Description

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB:

The AWS Migration Lead/Principal Cloud Architect leads client engagements in the design and build of scalable next-generation cloud architectures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the technical planning and delivery of client engagements for Migrations and Modernizations to AWS for Government and Defense Industrial Base (DIB) customers.
• Provide thought leadership around scalable next-generation cloud architecture experience and guidance to clients
• Lead cross-functional implementation teams to deliver cloud modernization solutions to clients
• Lead and provide technical coaching; including delivery oversight, to a growing team of cloud engineers
• Evaluate libraries, tools, and services for suitability
• Write Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in multiple frameworks to create independent, transferrable components at an appropriate level, taking into account different aspects of a stack and how to build stability and security into them.
• Help clients get work done smarter with automation and code
• Drive more complex projects and contribute to the detailed idea space effectively
• Learn, coach, and share knowledge and skills with other TrekFed team members
• Lead re-platforming and refactoring efforts for existing systems
• Prepare work for team members of varying levels of experience, defining stories and task type work
• Contribute to internal IP and open source development
• Participate in delivery efforts using Agile or other work methodologies
• Build relationships with vendors and partners
• Engage with clients including presentations, technical decisions, and education opportunities
• Learn, research, and stay up to date on best practices and evolutionary capability in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud
• Be a technical team advocate, ensuring clear direction and efficient execution
• Perform code reviews, provide feedback, and pair when beneficial
• Keep an eye out for opportunities to support our clients in even greater ways
• Contribute to blog posts and attend events periodically, as asked
• Occasional travel may be required to meet stakeholders, kick off new projects, attend conferences, and attend company functions.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field and 8 years of general IT experience (programming, hardware, software, etc); or 10 years of general IT experience (programming, hardware, software, etc)
• 3-5+ years of experience with Amazon Web Services
• 3+ years code-defined infrastructure experience
• 3+ years Continuous Integration and Deliver (CI/CD) experience
• 3+ years experience with Cloud Native patterns with services like AWS Lambda
• 3-5+ years experience architecting and building scalable, automated infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience working in a consultative, client-facing consulting role
• Have worked with Agile Project Management or other project management work methodologies.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• AWS Associate and/or Professional Level Certifications
• 3-5+ years of programming and/or familiarity utilizing Python, Node.js, Typescript, GoLang, Java, C#, or other similar languages
• Expert experience in large-scale enterprise IT environments
• Able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated documentation and presentation skills
• Previous or current experience with Federal / Government stakeholders, contractors, and solution providers
• Familiarity with newer ATO strategies such as Fast Track or Continuous ATO
• Willingness to apply for and obtain a U.S. Govt security clearance

COMPETENCIES:

• Communication: The ability to effectively convey information, ideas, and instructions to individuals or groups, both verbally and in writing.
• Time Management: The ability to effectively plan and organize one's own time in order to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, and make the most efficient use of time.
• Self-Management: The ability to manage one's own emotions, thoughts, and behavior in different situations.
• Building Work Relationships: The ability to establish and maintain positive and productive relationships with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Problem Analysis: The ability to identify, understand, and analyze problems in order to find solutions.
• Persuasiveness: The ability to effectively present and argue one's own ideas and opinions, as well as influence others to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.
• Technical expertise: The ability to understand, apply, and stay current with the knowledge, concepts, and practices in a specific field or industry.
• Leadership: The ability to guide and inspire a team to achieve a common goal.
• Planning: The ability to set goals, develop action plans, and effectively allocate resources in order to achieve desired outcomes.
• Business development: The ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities, including the ability to generate leads, build relationships, and close deals.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Continuous mental and/or visual attention required
• Requires the ability to remain stationary for long periods of time
• Regularly communicates to various people inside and outside of the organization
• Regular reading and analysis are required

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance a plus