Senior Java Ai Architect - Aws Cloud & Data

Intrafi; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract position

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Cloud Architect to design and implement secure, scalable AWS infrastructure using Terraform Enterprise, CI/CD pipelines, and enterprise governance.

The role is a contract, hybrid position based in Irving, TX, with an emphasis on multi-account/multi-region architectures and security-first design practices. Strong Terraform Enterprise expertise required, plus Bitbucket integration.

Qualifications

• Strong experience designing enterprise-scale AWS solutions.
• Extensive knowledge of VPCs, subnets, NATs, and Transit Gateway.
• Hands-on Terraform Enterprise, reusable module development, state management, remote backends.
• Experience with policy as code and governance workflows is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end AWS infrastructure using Terraform Enterprise.
• Build, maintain and optimize reusable Terraform modules and IaC frameworks.
• Develop automated deployment pipelines leveraging Terraform Enterprise and Bitbucket Pipelines.
• Architect secure, scalable, highly available AWS environments across multiple accounts/regions.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, networking, and applications teams to deliver cloud solutions.

Skills

AWS Architecture

Terraform

CI/CD

Security & IAM

Multi-account/Multi-region

Tools

Terraform Enterprise

Bitbucket Pipelines

Job description

Job Description

Cloud Architect (AWS/Terraform Enterprise)

Location: Irving, TX

Hybrid - On-Site 3 Days a Week

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to design and implement secure, scalable, and highly available AWS infrastructure solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC). This role will be responsible for architecting cloud solutions, developing Terraform Enterprise modules, implementing CI/CD automation, and supporting enterprise cloud governance initiatives.
The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in AWS architecture, Terraform Enterprise, cloud networking, security, and automation within large-scale enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end AWS infrastructure solutions using Terraform Enterprise.
• Build, maintain, and optimize reusable Terraform modules and enterprise IaC frameworks.
• Develop automated deployment pipelines leveraging Terraform Enterprise and Bitbucket.
• Architect secure, scalable, highly available AWS environments across multiple accounts and regions.
• Design and implement AWS database infrastructure solutions utilizing Infrastructure as Code.
• Establish cloud governance, provisioning standards, and deployment controls.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, networking, and application teams to deliver cloud solutions.
• Ensure compliance with security, audit, and operational requirements.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to technical planning and design discussions.
• Provide architectural guidance and best practices for cloud transformation initiatives.

Required QualificationsAWS Architecture

• Strong experience designing enterprise-scale AWS solutions.
• Extensive knowledge of:
  VPC architecture
  Subnets and route tables
  NAT Gateways and Internet Gateways
  Transit Gateway
  VPC Endpoints and PrivateLink
  Route 53
  VPN and Direct Connect connectivity
  Experience with multi-account and multi-region architectures.

Terraform Enterprise

• 7+ years of hands‑on Terraform experience.
• Strong expertise with:
  Terraform Enterprise (TFE)
  Reusable module development
  State management
  Remote backends
  Workspace design and administration
  Variable management
  Environment promotion strategies
  VCS integration and governance workflows
  Experience with Policy as Code solutions such as Sentinel or OPA is highly desirable.

CI/CD and Automation

• Extensive experience building CI/CD pipelines using:
  Bitbucket
  Bitbucket Pipelines
  Terraform Enterprise
  Experience implementing deployment approval processes, quality gates, and automated infrastructure provisioning.

AWS Database Services

• Hands‑on experience supporting and architecting:
  Amazon RDS
  Amazon Aurora
  DynamoDB
  DocumentDB
  ElastiCache
  OpenSearch
  Including:
  High availability and disaster recovery
  Performance optimization
  Scalability planning
  Cost optimization strategies

Security and Identity Management

• Strong AWS IAM expertise including:
  IAM Roles and Policies
  Least‑Privilege Access Models
  Permission Boundaries
  Service Control Policies (SCPs)
  Cross‑Account Access
  Federation and SSO integrations
  Experience with:
  AWS KMS
  Secrets Manager
  Parameter Store
  CloudTrail
  CloudWatch

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Ansible Playbooks and infrastructure automation.
• Experience working in highly regulated enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of cloud governance and compliance frameworks.
• AWS Professional‑level certifications are a plus.
• Terraform certification is highly desirable.

Preferred Certifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty
• AWS Certified Security - Specialty
• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
• AWS Certified Database - Specialty (preferred for candidates with extensive AWS database architecture experience)
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) (nice to have)
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or equivalent Ansible automation certification (nice to have)

Additional Requirements

• Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments.
• Familiarity with Jira and related Agile tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, enterprise‑scale environment.

What We're Looking For

This opportunity is ideal for a cloud professional with a passion for AWS architecture, Infrastructure as Code, automation, and cloud governance. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving cloud adoption, improving operational efficiency, and delivering secure, scalable infrastructure solutions through Terraform Enterprise and AWS best practices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Irving, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $89.00 - $89.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long‑term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Irving,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full‑Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real‑world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

What about other GCP or AWS roles?

Contact relevant recruiters for additional opportunities. All qualifications and pay ranges are adequate for the described roles.