Senior AWS Cloud Architect - Cloud Modernization Lead

VTG Defense; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect to design, implement, and manage secure and scalable cloud solutions. This role will involve leading cloud migration efforts, collaborating with various teams to deliver cloud-native solutions, and optimizing cloud infrastructure. Candidates should have 8+ years of IT experience, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and proficiency in AWS services. A TS/SCI with Polygraph is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• 8+ years of IT experience with at least 3+ years in cloud architecture.
• Hands-on experience designing and deploying solutions in AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions using AWS services.
• Lead cloud migration and modernization efforts from on-premises to AWS.
• Develop cloud architecture frameworks, standards, and best practices.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.

Skills

AWS core services

Containerization technologies

Infrastructure as code

Scripting or programming

Networking

Security

Distributed systems

CI/CD tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A leading defense technology company is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect to design, implement, and manage secure and scalable cloud solutions. This role will involve leading cloud migration efforts, collaborating with various teams to deliver cloud-native solutions, and optimizing cloud infrastructure. Candidates should have 8+ years of IT experience, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and proficiency in AWS services. A TS/SCI with Polygraph is required for this role.