Sr. Cloud Architect (AWS)

Abacus Technology; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to support Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructures for a federal agency. The ideal candidate will possess at least 10 years of experience in large scale cloud environments, and will be responsible for designing secure cloud architectures, overseeing migration, and ensuring compliance with security regulations. Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code and collaboration skills are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience with enterprise or large scale virtual environments.
• Extensive experience in systems architecture and cloud transition.
• Expert knowledge of cloud-native AWS services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cloud migration readiness assessments and develop strategies.
• Design scalable and secure cloud architectures using AWS.
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code tools for cloud deployment.

Skills

AWS Cloud Services

Infrastructure as Code

Cloud Architecture Design

Automation Tools

Security Best Practices

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AWS CloudFormation

Terraform

AWS CDK

Job description

Job Locations: US-DC-Washington

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking a Cloud Architect to provide technical support of Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructures for the Federal Aviation Administration. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cloud migration readiness assessments and develop migration strategies and roadmaps.
• Develop and design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures using Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK to automate cloud infrastructure deployment.
• Write and maintain scripts for cloud resource provisioning.
• Implement security best practices and compliance controls, such as identity and access management (IAM) policies, encryption, and monitoring using AWS native tools along with Prisma Cloud - CSPMP (Cloud Security Posture Management Platform).
• Optimize performance and cost of AWS resources using tools like Trusted Advisor and Compute Optimizer.
• Explore new AWS AI solutions such as Bedrock and SageMaker for innovative solutions.
• Design enterprise solutions to support cloud account creation, user access, network connectivity, and other core cloud services.

Qualifications

10+ years experience with enterprise or large scale virtual environments. Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. Extensive experience in systems architecture, requirements analysis, design, integration, testing, and cloud transition. Experience in federal contracting or highly regulated enterprise environments. Expert knowledge of cloud-native AWS services and related tools. Expertise in automation tools, Infrastructure as Code, DevSecOps practices, and cloud governance. Proficient with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, and AWS CDK). Advanced knowledge of virtualization platforms and cloud service models, including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, and virtual switches. Hands-on experience with migration strategies ensuring low-risk transitions. Able to manage multiple projects and adapt to new technologies. Able to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Must have strong documentation skills and a commitment to scalable, maintainable engineering practices Strong analytical, problem-solving, and scripting skills. Must be detail-oriented with a focus on quality and compliance. Must be a US citizen.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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