Cloud Solution Architect

ZipRecruiter; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cloud Solution Architect with a strong focus on security infrastructure. This fully remote role offers the chance to leverage your 12+ years of expertise in cloud solutions, API development, and infrastructure automation. You'll be responsible for translating complex business requirements into effective cloud-based solutions while ensuring compliance with best practices. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and offers opportunities for future full-time conversion. If you're passionate about cloud technology and looking for a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of hands-on experience in cloud solutions and infrastructure.
• Expertise in API development and cloud networking security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud solutions while adhering to security best practices.
• Develop and maintain APIs tailored for cloud environments.

Skills

Cloud Solutions Expertise

API Development

Cloud Networking and Security

Serverless Computing

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

DevOps Practices

Tools

AWS

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Cloud Solution Architect

Client: State of VA

Start Date: 05/12/2025

End Date: 06/30/2025

Experience: 12+ years

Client Location: 1220 Bank Street, Richmond, VA

Job Mode: Remote

Certification: AWS Cloud Solution Architect Certification

Interview Type: Webcam Interview Only

Full Job Description:

DBHDS - Cloud Solution Architect - Security Infrastructure Focused

Duration: Depends on the work needed

Must have hands-on experience

Willing to convert to full-time in the future.

100% Remote

Must adhere to EST hours during the week.

Qualifications include:

• Expertise in Cloud Solutions: Translate business requirements into fully tested solution workflows by designing, implementing, and maintaining technology assets using approved tools for both cloud (e.g., AWS, Azure) and on-premises environments.
• Proficiency in Cloud Platforms: Strong proficiency in cloud platforms, leveraging cloud services for solution engineering.
• API Development: Designing, developing, and maintaining APIs tailored for cloud environments (e.g., AWS API Gateway).
• Cloud Networking and Security: Understanding of cloud networking concepts (VPCs, subnets, security groups) and security best practices, including IAM. Experience with AWS Security Finding Format (ASFF), pulling data from security services, and configuring integrations to build security dashboards.
• Networking Security: Understanding WAF and related AWS services.
• Serverless Computing: Experience with serverless platforms like AWS Lambda.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning using AWS CloudFormation and Terraform.
• Networking Design & Security: Experience in network design, implementation, management, security, governance, and compliance.
• Monitoring & Logging: Setting up alerts, dashboards, and logs for cloud infrastructure and applications.
• DevOps Practices: Developing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, version control, and collaboration tools like AWS CodePipeline.
• Compliance: Adhere to agency policies and procedures.

Skills Matrix:

• Hands-on solution development on AWS cloud, Security, and Infrastructure Services: 12+ years
• API development for cloud environments: 12+ years
• Containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes): 12+ years
• Cloud Infrastructure Automation (CloudFormation): 12+ years
• DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines: 12+ years
• Network and security design on AWS (VPCs, Lambdas, API Gateway, WAF): 10+ years
• Dashboard setup using AWS logs and services: 10+ years
• Securing inter-VPC traffic: 10+ years
• Using orchestration services (Lambda, EventBridge, Managed Workflows): 10+ years
• AWS Cloud Solution Architect, Network, or Security Specialty highly desired