Cloud Solution Architect 4 (Infrastructure and Security)

Integrated Resources, Inc.; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is urgently seeking a Cloud Solution Architect focused on security and infrastructure. The role involves advanced expertise in AWS, collaborating with stakeholders to design scalable cloud architectures, and managing CI/CD automation processes. Candidates should have a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and preferred AWS certifications. This is a contract position with potential for full-time conversion.

Benefits

Referral bonuses available

Qualifications

• Expertise in cloud architecture, software engineering, and API design.
• Strong experience with AWS and Azure, particularly AWS services.
• Minimum 12 years experience in related roles.

Responsibilities

• Implement cloud technology solutions and enhance business processes.
• Lead technical initiatives and train teams on cloud technologies.
• Develop resilient cloud solution architectures and automation pipelines.

Skills

Cloud Solutions

API Development

Cloud Networking and Security

DevOps Practices

Serverless Computing

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Monitoring & Logging

Education

AWS Certified Solution Architect Professional

AWS Specialty certification (networking or security)

Tools

AWS CloudFormation

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Urgent Job opening!!

Job Title: Cloud Solution Architect - Security & Infrastructure Focused

Location: Richmond, VA - Remote

Duration: 1+ Months Contract (Possible to convert to full-time)

About The Role :

• The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (***) is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Solution Architect with advanced expertise in solution development to support a modern cloud-based ecosystem. This role involves implementing technology solutions that enhance business decision-making and processes across all business units, in alignment with the agency's architectural roadmap and enterprise goals.
• This position requires technical proficiency in cloud initiatives, adherence to software engineering best practices, leading a team of architects, and alignment with the agency's technical direction. Additionally, the role involves training teams on leveraging cloud technologies for successful adoption and implementation.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Hands-on solution development on AWS cloud networking and security aspects of all applications and data ecosystems in ***.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and convert them into actionable solution components aligned with ***'s Enterprise Solution architecture patterns, procedures, and policies.
• Design and develop scalable, resilient cloud solution architectures and engineering solutions using cloud-native services and technologies.
• Develop front-end components and back-end services to create cohesive applications within cloud and hybrid infrastructures using AWS.
• Create comprehensive solution documentation detailing design, testing, and support processes.
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate updates and deployments.
• Ensure solution quality through thorough testing and compliance with security policies and best practices.
• Manage configuration drift and ensure environment consistency using tools like AWS CodeBuild/Deploy and AWS CloudFormation.
• Apply DevOps principles to streamline SDLC and enhance automation.
• Deploy solutions, establish monitoring, and ensure operational stability and resiliency through testing and enhancements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand change requirements and ensure solutions meet business needs.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and reliability.

Qualifications include:

• Expertise in Cloud Solutions: Design, implement, and maintain cloud and on-premises solutions using approved tools.
• Proficiency in Cloud Platforms: Strong experience with cloud services, especially AWS and Azure.
• API Development: Skilled in designing, developing, and maintaining APIs (e.g., AWS API Gateway).
• Cloud Networking and Security: Knowledge of VPCs, subnets, security groups, IAM, and AWS security services like Security Hub, Macie, GuardDuty, Inspector, Config, Detective, and Access Analyzer.
• Networking and Security: Experience with WAF and related AWS services.
• Serverless Computing: Experience with AWS Lambda and event-driven architectures.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Automate infrastructure provisioning using AWS CloudFormation and Terraform.
• Networking Design & Security: Deep understanding of networking, security, governance, and compliance.
• Monitoring & Logging: Set up alerts, dashboards, and logs for cloud infrastructure and applications.
• DevOps Practices: Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines, version control, and collaboration tools.
• Compliance: Adhere to agency policies and procedures.

Additional Considerations:

• Advanced expertise in cloud architecture, software engineering (API design, algorithms), scripting (Python/NodeJS), serverless, containers, orchestration, and DevOps is required.
• Strong communication, training, and collaboration skills are vital for success.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills are essential for troubleshooting, process optimization, and automation.
• AWS Certified Solution Architect Professional and at least one AWS Specialty certification (networking or security) are preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud solutions, security, and infrastructure services (12+ years).
• API development for cloud environments (12+ years).
• Containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) (12+ years).
• Infrastructure automation with CloudFormation (12+ years).
• DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, version control (12+ years).
• Network design, security, and management in AWS, including VPCs, Lambdas, API Gateway, WAF, CloudFront (10+ years).
• Building monitoring and logging dashboards using AWS services (10+ years).
• Securing inter-VPC traffic and resource access (10+ years).
• Experience with AWS Lambda, EventBridge, and Managed Workflows (10+ years).
• AWS Solution Architect, Network, and Security Specialty certifications are highly desirable.

Feel free to share this opportunity with colleagues. Referral bonuses are available. Thank you for your consideration. Looking forward to your response.